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Vacuotherapy is an aesthetic treatment, widely used in the fight against localized fat and cellulite, which consists of sliding an equipment over the skin, performing a suction that detaches the skin from the muscle, being great to remove contractures and improve lymphatic circulation.
This technique can be used in isolation or in protocols that involve other types of treatments, such as modeling massage, radiofrequency, lipocavitation or carboxitherapy, varying according to the needs of each person. The sessions must be carried out by the physiotherapist specialized in dermatofunctional or by the beautician, with sessions held 1-4 times a month, lasting 20-40 minutes per region to be treated.
What is Vacuotherapy for?
Vacuotherapy helps to stimulate the lymphatic circulation and, therefore, can be performed to:
- Remove muscle contractures in the neck, back, arms or legs;
- Helping to combat cellulite in the belly, flanks, butt and thighs;
- 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 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 attached to the muscle.
The suction is done by equipment that is attached to the skin and the suction 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, it must always be carried out respecting the direction of the lymph nodes and vessels. See more details about how vacuotherapy for cellulite is done.
Contraindications for vacuotherapy
This treatment is generally well tolerated, however it is important that the person undergoes an evaluation beforehand, in which the objective of the treatment and evaluation of the region is defined to check if there are any contraindications.
Vacuotherapy should not be performed on top of a recent scar, over varicose veins, open wound, local infection, use of a pacemaker, hernia on the spot, hematoma, phlebitis, active infection, hypertension, use of anticoagulants, or people who have low pain tolerance.