Asian J Beauty Cosmetol. 2012; 10(3): 597-603.
Effects of Lymphatic Drainage on Electroencephalogram and Electrocardiogram
ABSTRACT
This study was performed to evaluate the effects of facial lymphatic drainage on electrophysiological functions
of the brain and heart. The subjects were healthy female adults in their twenties (n=7). Brain and heart
functions were determined by using electroencephalogram (EEG), electrocardiogram (ECG), and blood
pressure measurement. Facial lymphatic drainage (fLD) was applied for a total 15 min. EEG was recorded
before, during, and after the fLD. EEG results show that beta powers at the frontal and temporal lobes
decreased during the fLD on the neck (p<.05). Beta power also decreased at the temporal lobe during the
fLD on the chin and whole face (p<.05). Especially, the theta power increased during the fLD on the whole on
the face (p<.05). On the other hand, heart rate decreased and PR interval and QT time of the ECG increased
significantly after the fLD. However the blood pressures was not changed by the fLD. These data indicate that
fLD induces relaxation and sleep status. Therefore, facial lymphatic drainage has beneficial electrophysiological
effects on the brain and heart functions.
Keywords :
Facial lymphatic drainage, Electroencephalogram, Electrocardiogram, Blood pressure
