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Vacuotherapy is a great aesthetic treatment to eliminate cellulite, as this procedure is done using a device that slides and sucks the skin of the region to be treated, promoting a rhythmic mechanical massage, which reduces the nodules and improves the appearance of the butt and thighs, fighting cellulite.
During vacuotherapy, when the muscle skin is detached, there is a breakdown of the fibers that remain in the adipose tissue, improves the lymphatic circulation, increases oxygenation and releases toxins, with a decrease in the appearance of cellulite. The use of vacuum in the treatment of cellulite also improves cell nutrition by promoting the creation of new small blood vessels, in addition to having a toning and firming effect.
How it is done
Vacuotherapy treatment should be performed about once a week in a clinic or beauty center by a dermatologist or dermatofunctional physiotherapist. Before starting, a vegetable oil is usually applied over the area to be treated to allow a better sliding of the device. It is recommended that the device be slid with slow, smooth, rhythmic maneuvers towards lymph vessels and lymph nodes.
For the treatment of cellulite, 8 to 15 vacuotherapy sessions are recommended, lasting 20 to 40 minutes. If during the treatment the vacuum pressure causes a lot of discomfort, the therapist can be asked to decrease the vacuum intensity, to relieve the pressure and the treatment becomes more comfortable
It is normal that after treatment there is mild pain and redness in the area and, in these cases, an ice pack can be applied for about 5 to 10 minutes to relieve the pain.
How to enhance results
It is important that in addition to vacuotherapy the person improves some daily habits to prevent cellulite from appearing again. Thus, it is recommended that you consume at least 2 liters of water per day, have a healthy and low sugar diet and practice physical activity daily with moderate to high intensity.
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Treatment contraindications
Although vacuotherapy is a normally well-tolerated procedure, its performance is contraindicated in some situations, such as:
- Hypertension, because there may be a small increase in blood pressure;
- Phlebitis and thrombosis,
- Skin injury, such as open wound, inflammation and bruising;
- Active infections,
- Pregnancy, on the abdominal and lumbar region;
- Take anticoagulant drugs, such as aspirin, because it increases the risk of bleeding;
- Varicose veins, because it can aggravate the situation, and therefore the treatment can only be carried out around the varicose vein;
- Hernia on the spot, because it can aggravate herniation, and also the umbilical region should never be treated because umbilical hernia can arise;
- Cardiac pacemaker, because it can interfere with heart rate;
- Little pain tolerance.
It should also not be performed on people who are easily able to develop bruises. Learn more about vacuotherapy.