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
