12/10/2025
So you’ve heard of lymph drainage but what does that mean!
WHERE DOES LYMPH GO AFTER LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE?
Ever wonder where puffiness actually goes after a lymphatic drainage session? Here’s a clear look at what happens inside your body.
WHAT LYMPH IS
Lymph is your body’s cleanup system. It collects extra fluid, bacteria, viruses, cellular waste, toxins, and immune cells and moves them out of your tissues so your body can process and eliminate them.
HOW THE FLOW MOVES
1. Tissues to lymph capillaries
Your body gathers excess fluid and waste from your tissues.
2. Capillaries to lymph vessels
These vessels move lymph forward in one direction.
3. Lymph nodes
Here the immune system filters lymph and removes debris.
4. Lymph ducts
These ducts carry the filtered lymph toward its final destination.
5. Subclavian vein at the base of the neck
Lymph empties into the bloodstream.
6. Bloodstream to the kidneys and liver
The kidneys flush out water soluble waste through urine, and the liver processes and removes fat-soluble toxins.
WHAT YOU MAY NOTICE AFTER A SESSION
More frequent urination
A good bowel movement
Increased thirst
A sense of calm or lightness
Reduced puffiness or bloating
More energy or, for some, a wave of sleepiness
Your lymphatic system works quietly but powerfully in the background.
HOW TO SUPPORT THE PROCESS
Drink enough water
Practice deep breathing
Use gentle movement like walking or rebounding
Choose more whole foods
Add electrolytes if needed
IN SIMPLE TERMS
Lymph moves into the bloodstream, then to the kidneys and liver, and is eliminated through your body’s natural detox pathways.
Your body is always working to return to balance. A little support goes a long way in helping your energy, your immunity, and your overall well-being.
