Lymphatic Drainage Massage in NYC. Light Work That Moves Fluid Out.
From $20060 minNo downtime
Lymphatic drainage massage uses light, rhythmic strokes to move fluid out of puffy tissue and toward the lymph nodes, where the body clears it. At Club 116 on Central Park South in NYC it is sixty minutes in a private room for $200, booked most after a flight, before an event, and after a procedure here or elsewhere, once the doctor says go.
Medically reviewed · September 2026
What Lymphatic Drainage Massage Does, and What It Does Not.
Manual lymphatic drainage is a gentle, directional massage that moves fluid through the lymphatic system, the network of vessels that drains excess fluid from the tissues. It is not a deep massage. People use it for a puffy face, heavy legs and comfort while swelling settles after a procedure. At Club 116 in Manhattan it costs $200 for sixty minutes.
The lymphatic system has no pump of its own. Fluid moves when muscles move and when the skin is gently stretched in the right direction, which is what the practitioner's hands do. The strokes are light because the vessels sit just under the skin, and pressing hard closes them. What it does not do matters too. It does not remove fat, it does not change the outcome of a procedure, and it is not a treatment for any medical condition. What it does is make the days when you are holding water more comfortable, and on the face it is visibly less puffy the same afternoon.
Who it is for
Anyone swollen after a procedure, here or anywhere else, once the surgeon or doctor who did it has cleared you: body contouring, a facelift, threads, or anything that has left you puffy and tight. Puffiness before an event you want to look sharp for. The week after long haul travel. Heavy legs at the end of a day on your feet.
Why do it here
Practitioners here work with post procedure patients and with athletes, so they know the difference between swelling that needs gentle hands and swelling that needs a doctor. There is a doctor down the corridor if anything needs a second look. If your procedure was done at Club 116, the practitioner has the notes. Private room, published price, three minutes from the 57th Street subway.
Before, During and After.
A few questions about what is swollen, what you train, and anything recent, from a flight to a procedure. If you have had surgery elsewhere, bring the aftercare instructions and tell us who did it and when. The session is shaped around the answers, and if the timing is too early the practitioner says so.
You are on a table in a private room for the full hour. The practitioner starts near the neck and collarbone, where the lymph vessels drain, then works outward with slow, light, rhythmic strokes toward the nodes. It feels closer to being smoothed than massaged. Pressure and pace are yours to set.
Looser, lighter and usually sleepier. Some people notice they need the bathroom more that afternoon, which is the fluid leaving. Drink water and keep the evening easy.
Visibly less puffy the same day. After a procedure, many people book a short course in the first few weeks because it is more comfortable while the swelling settles, on a schedule agreed with the doctor. How long the effect lasts depends on what caused the fluid.
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Downtime and aftercare
None beyond water and an easy evening. Occasional next day tenderness, more so in the weeks after a procedure when the tissue is already sore. Wear whatever compression garment your surgeon gave you, exactly as they told you to.
Not for you if
You have a fever or an active infection, a recent clot or deep vein thrombosis, uncontrolled blood pressure, a fracture or acute injury in the area, or you are in the first trimester of pregnancy. If your surgeon has said no massage yet, the answer is no until they change it. If you plan to add the sauna the same visit, note that it is not used with certain heart conditions or implants; we ask.
Members
Members pay $160, 20% off list, and the first signature facial is included when you join. Members recovering from a procedure tend to book this weekly for the first month.
Individual results vary
Nothing on this page is a guarantee of an outcome or a substitute for the consultation. Suitability is confirmed by a clinician before anything is booked, and consent is taken in writing.
Lymphatic Drainage Massage in NYC: Questions People Ask First.
How much does lymphatic drainage massage cost in NYC?
At Club 116 on Central Park South it is $200 for sixty minutes in a private room, and members pay $160. There is no consultation fee and no deposit to book. If you are booking a course after a procedure, the exact figure for the course is in writing before you start.
How many sessions of lymphatic drainage do I need, and how often?
One session is enough before an event or after a flight. After a procedure, most people book a short course, often weekly for the first few weeks, on a timetable set with the surgeon or doctor who treated you. For heavy legs, as needed. Members tend to book it weekly.
Can I get post surgery lymphatic massage in Manhattan if my procedure was done elsewhere?
Yes, and many people do. Bring your surgeon's aftercare instructions and tell us the date and the procedure. Timing comes from your surgeon, not from us. We do not treat complications; if something looks wrong, the practitioner sends you back to your surgeon or to the doctor here.
Does lymphatic drainage help swelling after liposuction?
Many people find the area softer and more comfortable in the weeks afterwards, which is why surgeons often suggest it. It does not change the result of the surgery and it is not a medical treatment. It helps the fluid move while your body clears it, and it makes that stretch easier to live through.
Is lymphatic drainage the same as a regular massage?
No. It is light, slow and rhythmic, and it should never hurt. If you want deep work on tight muscles, that is the sports and recovery massage. Some people book both in the same week, deep work on one day and drainage on another.
Where do I go?
116 Central Park South, Suite 3, in Midtown Manhattan, three minutes from the N, Q, R and W at 57th Street. Open 8am to 8pm, Monday to Saturday, Sundays by arrangement.
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Lymphatic Drainage Massage in NYC, from $200
Sixty minutes of light, careful work in a private room, timed with your doctor if you are recovering from something. The exact figure is in writing before anything starts.
No consultation fee·No deposit to book·Exact price in writing before anything starts