Avaliação da técnica de drenagem linfática manual no tratamento do fibro edema geloide em mulheres Evaluation of manual lymphatic drainage technique in the treatment of Cellulite in women

Introduction: Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a therapy used to treat cellu- lite. Objective: To analyze the effect of MDL in the treatment of cellulite. Methods: We conducted an evaluation at the beginning and end of treatment in 10 women with cellulite grade I to III, which consisted of anamnesis, inspection, palpation, perimetry and specific tests. Photographic records were made of the buttocks and upper thighs. The therapy consisted of 10 sessions of MLD lasting 60 min- utes. In the data analysis used the tests paired t, Fisher exact and Wilcoxon with the significance level of p<0.05. Results: There were statistical differences in the de- gree of satisfaction of patients with cellulite. There was no significant difference in the degree of cellulite, but was found clinical improvement in skin appearance. All patients reported being satisfied with treatment. There was no statistical dif- ference in perimetry. Conclusion: MLD proved to be an adjuvant therapy in the cellulite treatment, with improved self-esteem and satisfaction of patients.