It’s an alternative to the manual lymphatic drainage massage. Its operation is simple: through a pressotherapy device, pressure on one or more areas of the body is exerted to stimulate the functioning of the lymphatic system.
The lymphatic system
The lymphatic system is part of the circulatory system of the human body and is vital to the immune system. The lymphatic system consists of an extensive network of lymphatic vessels, which are very similar to the blood vessels, and carries a fluid called lymph.
Lymph is composed of white blood cells (essential for the immune system), high amounts of fats and debris of bacteria and cells. The lymphatic system collects the liquid and debris that accumulate between the cells and tissues. It also collects many lipids generated by digestion.
Unlike blood, the lymphatic system doesn’t have an organ that pumps the lymph, but depends on the muscles and bones that move nearby. When the lymphatic system is affected, the body is not able to drain this fluid, therefore, in such cases, pressotherapy therapy may be helpful to implement this essential body function.
How does pressotherapy work?
Pressotherapy devices come with a central control unit, which blows air into accessories that make a suit that covers the body of the patient. This suit has several parts corresponding to areas of the body, limbs and abdomen.
What are its effects?
- Improves lymphatic drainage acting on the vessels and lymph nodes.
- Stimulates the reabsorption of interstitial fluids (which accumulate between the tissues and cells).
- Promotes the return circulation, lymphatic and venous.
- Analgesic and relaxing effect.
- General wellbeing, by reabsorbing the edemas (fluid buildup).
Therefore, pressotherapy is indicated for treating:
- Cellulite and sagging
- Orange peel
- Lymphatic problems
- Poor circulation, varicose vein prevention
- Muscle and joint problems (physiotherapy)
- Constipation
- Stretch marks
- Postpartum care
- Fluid retention and localised swelling
- Before and afer liposuction
- Menopause
- Edema
- Weight gain
- General tiredness
Pressotherapy is a non-invasive treatment that is used to unblock and enhance the flow of the lymphatic system; the network of organs and vessels that circulate body fluids throughout our body to play a significant part in our immune system. The flow of lymph fluid can get congested as proteins and toxins become trapped around the cells and resulting in the lymphatic flow becoming sluggish and slow.
Pressotherapy is performed using a specialist body suit comprised of individual compartments and the use of pressured air. As the air is pumped through the compartments, pressure is firmly applied to certain areas of the body to encourage the lymphatic flow. Pressotherapy is 800 times stronger than a manual massage, which can make it the perfect treatment to follow cellulite, inch loss and fat reduction treatments and enhance the results.
All treatments are tailored to the individual and personal experiences and results may vary. We recommend a one to one consultation with our treatment co-ordinators to discuss your treatment options.
Lymphatic Air Presso Therapy is one of a number of invaluable services that you can access individually, or, as a Member of Body Benefits, a Program that combines aesthetic and holistic products and services in a monthly membership plan focused on improving your inner balance and skin care.
