Concern guide
Puffiness may be temporary, but persistent or one-sided swelling can have medical causes and should not be self-diagnosed.
Understanding
Fluid retention describes swelling caused by fluid in body tissues. Mild temporary puffiness can follow prolonged sitting, heat or hormonal change, but swelling can also be linked to injury, medication or medical conditions.
Mechanical massage may support comfort or the temporary appearance of selected areas, but it is not a treatment for unexplained oedema or lymphoedema. The cause needs to be clear before cosmetic treatment.
Compare your options
A consultation is the starting point: the most appropriate option depends on what is creating the concern, your goals and your medical history.
From £59
Shockwave lymphatic drainage uses mechanical massage across an assessed area of temporary puffiness to support temporary fluid movement and improve the look of uneven texture. It is not a treatment for unexplained swelling.
Why consider itMay complement a plan where puffiness or surface texture contributes around an assessed area of temporary puffiness.
Before you decide
Sudden, painful, red, hot, one-sided or persistent swelling requires medical assessment, as does swelling with breathlessness or chest symptoms. Massage is not suitable for every circulation, infection or clotting problem. Results for cosmetic puffiness are usually temporary.
Common questions
Heat, prolonged sitting, hormones, medication, injury and several medical conditions can all cause swelling.
Sudden, painful, hot, red or one-sided swelling, or swelling with breathlessness or chest symptoms, needs prompt medical advice.
No. It may support selected temporary cosmetic puffiness but should not replace diagnosis or medical management.
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