Vacuum therapy is a technique that consists of performing a small suction of a certain region of the body in order to improve blood circulation, peel muscle skin and eliminate contractures, and can be used for medical and aesthetic treatments.
Some common applications of vacuotherapy are to combat cellulite, stretch marks, localized fat, and is also a good option to improve the characteristics of aged skin.
What is Vacuum Therapy for?
Treatment with vacuotherapy may be indicated for:
- Remove muscle contractures in the neck, back, arms or legs;
- Helping in the fight against cellulite of the belly, flanks, buttocks and thighs;
- Eliminate white or red striations;
- Eliminate excess fluid in the abdominal region, legs and ankles;
- Contribute to the elimination of toxins;
- Stimulate and assist the lymphatic system;
- Improve the skin's response to the application of daily-use creams such as moisturizers and anti-wrinkles;
- Stimulate the production of collagen and elastin;
- Improve the appearance of the scar, leaving it thinner and less adhered to the muscle.
The suction is made by an equipment that is coupled to the skin and the suctioning of the skin occurs due to a pressure difference that can be controlled by the therapist who is applying the technique. Depending on the purpose of the suction, this should be performed always respecting the direction of the lymph nodes and vessels.
Where to do the vacuotherapy
Vacuum therapy sessions can be held at cosmetic clinics and some beauty salons. The price of each treatment session varies, but it is approximately 50 reais and the number of sessions required should be indicated by the professional.
Contraindications of vacuotherapy
This treatment is usually well tolerated, but should not be performed on a recent scar, over varicose veins, open sores, local infection, and also when there are diseases such as heart disease, hernia, hematoma, decreased platelets or cancer.
