Pressotherapy is a procedure that is said to help with lymphatic drainage, thereby potentially slimming the look of the arms and legs (because they carry less fluid), easily aches and pains, and detoxifying the body. It uses an air pressure machine to inflate a sit that squeezes your arms, legs, or abdomen in a rhythmic motion, similar to a massage. There is some evidence that lymphatic drainage massage like Pressotherapy can reduce the appearance of cellulite and release fluid in the lymph nodes which may build up after surgery or after certain cancer treatments. This article will cover what you can expect during Pressotherapy, who is a good candidate for the treatment, the benefits and side effects, and what you can expect it to cost.
Pressotherapy is a body treatment that is typically used to reduce to eliminate cellulite. Cellulite consists of small packets of fat that are located just beneath the skin’s surface and result in slight lumps or indentations on the skin, particularly on the legs and buttocks in women. The treatment if based on the concept that deep physical stimulation may be able to break down the build up of fat pockets and give the skin a smoother appearance.
Pressotherapy treatment begins with wrapping an electronic cuff around the body. A trained technician then turns on each electronic cuff, which fills with air and sends light pressure onto each leg.
The pressure is designed to stimulate a deep massage that uses enough pressure to reach beneath the surface of the skin. Each Pressotherapy session in typically lasts around 30 minutes and is recommended to be repeated weekly for about eight weeks. Pressotherapy is a painless, non-invasive detoxifying treatment. This is a Revolutionary process that promotes the body’s natural functions and is a technique with a physiotherapeutic origin, widely used in vascular treatment for the drainage of the lower limbs. It’s an excellent means of treatment for oedematous cellulite in the lower limbs.
A Pressotherapy treatment is applied by means of trousers, sleeves, and a girdle. A computer-controlled compression system inflates individual sections of a special multi-chambered garment forcing toxins and fatty deposits into the circulatory system. This enhances extra-cellular fluid clearance, increasing venous flow (blood flow to the heart), the toxins are then naturally flushed by the body through the lymphatic system. It’s a great alternative to liposuction.
Pressotherapy is used to:
Duplicate the action on the body of massage
Repress the blood through slow and progressive pressure
Lymphatic drainage (alleviate oedema or swelling of the leg)
Provides immediate leg comfort and lightness
Assists in healthy heart function (problems can lead to tapered oedemas because of an inadequate pumping effect)
Improves poor skin tone and reduced bags under the eyes
Improves loss of muscle tone in near stationary individuals
Provides immediate relied and comfort for heavy legs, water retention, cellulite, and poor circulation
Helps in body shaping and profiling
Weight management
Pre- and post-liposuction treatments
Reduced localized lipolytic oedema (fatty deposits)
Helps prevent venous stasis (stagnation of blood flow in veins, capillaries, and spider veins)
Improves blood flow and oxygenation
Provides athletic performance enhancement
Relief of pains and swelling
Increases energy and combat fatigue and depression
