How much is lymphatic drainage massage in the UK?
Outside London, 45 to 60 minute sessions are commonly £50 to £80. In London, £70 to £130 is typical, and specialist therapists working with post-surgical or lymphoedema clients may charge more. Compression therapy sessions using a suit such as Body Ballancer are usually cheaper per session, often £35 to £60, because they take less therapist time. Courses of five or ten sessions commonly bring the price down by 10 to 20 per cent.
Lymphatic drainage massage London prices: Omnia price list
- Manual lymphatic drainage, 30 minutes: £65
- Manual lymphatic drainage, 60 minutes: £90
- Extended manual lymphatic drainage, 90 minutes: £105
- Body Ballancer compression therapy, 30 minutes: £45
- Body Ballancer compression therapy, 60 minutes: £60
- Body Ballancer first session with consultation: £60 for 45 minutes or £80 for 75 minutes
- LPG Endermologie Discovery Session, 60 minutes: £99
Courses and combined plans using manual drainage and compression are available; ask at booking. Fees are confirmed when you book. All three treatments are explained side by side on our lymphatic drainage in London page.
How many sessions to budget for
A one-off session for a specific event is a single cost. For fluid retention or general heaviness, budget for four to six sessions. After surgery, surgeons often recommend six to twelve sessions over the first two months. For lymphoedema, ongoing maintenance is needed, so it is worth asking about course pricing. Our guide to lymphatic drainage before and after shows what changes over a course, and free lymphatic drainage exercises help make each session last longer.
Training matters
Manual lymphatic drainage is a specific technique with recognised training routes such as Vodder, Leduc and Casley-Smith. A therapist without that training may deliver a light massage that feels similar but does not follow lymphatic anatomy. Ask what training the therapist has, particularly for post-surgical work. Omnia offers manual lymphatic drainage rather than the Brazilian method, and our guide to Brazilian lymphatic drainage vs MLD explains the difference.
Lymphatic drainage suit price
A lymphatic drainage suit treatment uses sequential compression: you wear garments on the legs, abdomen or arms that inflate in waves to move fluid towards the lymph nodes. At Omnia this is Body Ballancer compression therapy in Chiswick, from £45 for 30 minutes, and it is often combined with manual drainage in a course. See Body Ballancer versus manual lymphatic drainage to choose between them.
How much weight can you lose with lymphatic drainage?
Lymphatic drainage does not burn fat, so it is not a weight-loss treatment. Some people see a small drop on the scales or feel less puffy after a session because excess fluid has moved on, but that is fluid, not fat, and it returns if the cause of the fluid retention has not changed. It is best used for swelling, heaviness and recovery.
Insurance
Lymphatic drainage is rarely covered by private health insurance for wellbeing use. Where it is prescribed as part of lymphoedema management or post-surgical recovery, some policies contribute. We provide receipts for claims.
How to book lymphatic drainage in Chiswick
Book lymphatic drainage massage in Chiswick online, through our booking page, or call 020 4515 0000. Before treatment we check for conditions where drainage is not appropriate, such as active infection or untreated thrombosis. Omnia Lifestyle is at 8 to 9 Bedford Corner, The Avenue, Chiswick W4 1LZ, close to Turnham Green station, on bus routes 94, E3 and 272. Limited parking is available on request when booking. We also see clients from Ealing, Fulham and Putney.
Book lymphatic drainage massage in Chiswick: sessions from £65. Book online or call 020 4515 0000.
Related pages
Read about lymphatic drainage massage at Omnia Lifestyle, find out whether lymphatic drainage works and what it involves, learn how to improve drainage in your legs, compare MLD, compression and LPG, or see LPG Endermologie costs.