Vacuum-roller massage with microcurrents and RF heating of the face, abdomen, body

Every year, the beauty industry develops new and new methods of preserving the youth and attractiveness of the body. Of course, a person cannot stop the flow of time or turn it back, but it is quite possible to slow down the aging of the skin, preserving its smoothness, elasticity and healthy glow. These are the goals pursued by hardware vacuum massage, which, by the way, has found its application not only in cosmetology, but also in medicine and sports. By stimulating metabolic processes in the body, vacuum LPG massage not only improves the condition of muscle tissue and skin, but also helps to say goodbye to a couple of extra pounds without spending too much time and effort on it.

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Indications for the procedure

Hardware vacuum massage can be considered both a cosmetic and a medical and health-improving procedure from the field of physiotherapy. In medical centers, this type of massage is successfully used in the treatment of the initial stage of varicose veins. It is used to relieve pain and break up muscle seals in myositis (inflammatory diseases of the skeletal muscles) and radiculitis (inflammation of the spinal roots, radicular syndrome). Hardware massage is useful for pain syndromes of various localizations, including headaches (migraines).

By normalizing metabolism in the body, massage helps combat excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) and edema syndrome, smooth out postoperative scars (for example, after a cesarean section) and stretch marks resulting from pregnancy or weight fluctuations. Hardware massage helps both to prepare and quickly recover from significant physical exertion, relieve stress and chronic fatigue, and stabilize sleep.

Vacuum LPG massage is also effective as a restorative procedure used at the final stage of therapy for burns and soft tissue injuries, as it can stimulate the physiological processes of skin and muscle fiber regeneration.

Athletes may be prescribed hardware massage to strengthen the muscular system and ligaments. It is used as part of complex preparation for sports competitions. And since sports activities are always associated with the risk of injury, LPG massage is especially relevant in terms of an active stimulator of tissue recovery processes after their injury and the associated complex of medical procedures.

Vacuum hardware LPG massage has gained particular popularity in cosmetology, because with its help you can solve many different problems related to appearance. Most often, hardware vacuum massage is used for cellulite - an unattractive "orange peel", the appearance of which is associated with a violation of microcirculation in the subcutaneous fat tissue. In this case, special attention is paid to those areas where skin irregularities are visible to the naked eye (hips, buttocks, arms, stomach, shoulders).

Vacuum hardware massage has recently been actively used for weight loss. At the same time, depending on the number of procedures, you can either say goodbye to 2-3 extra kilograms or cope with the initial stage of obesity. It is clear that obesity treatment requires professional intervention, more procedures and compliance with additional requirements for physical activity and nutrition.

Treatment of obesity of 2 and 3 degrees should be carried out not by a cosmetologist, but by a specialist doctor and in a comprehensive manner, so relying only on massage makes no sense. But it is quite possible to remove protruding "ears" on the hips and fat on the stomach without the help of a doctor using a vacuum device in a beauty salon.

In addition to weight loss and combating the "orange peel" skin on the body, hardware vacuum massage is used to correct a double chin, uneven skin tone on the face, to combat acne, eliminate dryness and flabbiness of the skin, and reduce itching and flaking.

Medical and cosmetic plastic surgeries imply a certain recovery period, during which all measures are taken to ensure that unsightly constricting scars and marks are not left on the skin, causing both physical and moral discomfort. The use of vacuum massage in this case helps prevent the compaction of connective tissue and the formation of scars. And reduce the severity of existing formations.

In other words, indications for the LPG massage procedure are: decreased muscle tone, the need to correct body shapes, excess weight, cellulite, recovery after tissue plastic surgery. In parallel, you can achieve improved posture and coordination of movements, which is provided by neurosensory effects.

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Preparation

Hardware vacuum massage is classified as a medical and cosmetic procedure, therefore, despite the apparent simplicity of execution (by the way, such massage can be performed at home, if you first purchase a special portable device for vacuum massage), it, of course, may have its own contraindications for use, which must be taken into account before starting the procedure.

Usually, during the preliminary consultation, a specialist at a medical center or beauty salon collects information about the client's health from his words. However, not all diseases can be so obvious that a person can know about them, therefore, when deciding to try the effectiveness of vacuum massage (as well as any other), it is still necessary to make sure that there are no contraindications, which include:

• serious pathologies of the cardiovascular system in the stage of decompensation (in any case, if there are problems with the heart or blood vessels, you need to consult a doctor about the possibility of massage procedures),
• recovery period after heart or vascular surgery,
• transplantation of the heart or its individual parts,
• the presence of vascular and fatty neoplasms, moles on the body,
• skin diseases caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi,
• the presence of a pelvic or lumbar hernia,
• lymphadenopathy (inflammatory processes in the lymphatic system),
• inflammation of the bone marrow (osteomyelitis),
• any infectious and inflammatory processes both inside the body and on the skin (abscess, phlegmon, inflamed acne),
• inflammation of the venous vessels, tendency to thrombosis,
• skin damage (scratches, wounds),
• oncological diseases,
• the first days of menstruation in women,
• acute period of infectious pathologies, especially those occurring with an increase in body temperature,
• hyperthermia,
• diseases in which blood clotting rates decrease and a tendency to bleeding appears,
• increased seizure readiness, which is observed in epilepsy and some other diseases,
• severe pathologies of the liver, kidneys, respiratory system with impairment of their functions,
• pathologies of the endocrine system with a severe course of the process (diabetes mellitus, nodular goiter, etc.).

The procedure is not performed in case of severe swelling of the body, as well as in the area of localization of varicose veins. During pregnancy, manipulations can be performed only according to the "venous insufficiency" program at a low intensity of exposure, and only after a preliminary consultation with the local gynecologist.

As we can see, there are quite a lot of contraindications. Some of them completely exclude the possibility of hardware or manual mechanical impact on the body, others are considered relative and require a certain amount of caution. Therefore, any ailments should be reported to your doctor and the specialist who will perform the massage procedure. This will help to avoid unpleasant consequences after the procedure.

If there are no problems that prevent the hardware massage, you can safely begin to prepare for the upcoming manipulation. At the same time, the preparation should be comprehensive: you need to prepare for the procedure both physically and mentally. After all, one procedure is not enough, usually you have to undergo a set of procedures (8 manipulations or more). You also need to be prepared for the fact that the mechanical impact during hardware massage, as well as manual massage, will not always be particularly pleasant, even mild pain may occur.

Hardware vacuum massage actively stimulates the work of many organs and systems of the body, which means you need to prepare yourself for this load. Experts recommend drinking a lot of water (at least 1.5-2 liters per day) for several days before the procedure. And immediately before the procedure, drink 2 glasses of purified or mineral water without gas.

A day or two before the procedure, heavy physical activity is not recommended. If a person is used to it, it will not cause harm. But an unprepared person should not start doing sports, visiting gyms, experimenting with active recreation options.

Some restrictions should be followed in nutrition as well. For example, it is not recommended to consume large quantities of spicy, fried, smoked foods, fatty foods, alcohol, coffee, and sweet soda for 3-4 days before the manipulations. You should also refrain from smoking.

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Technique vacuum massage

Depending on the type of procedure (hardware massage can be performed using both vacuum and vacuum-roller devices), the skin is also prepared for manipulation. The skin must be thoroughly cleaned of dirt and grease. If the procedure is performed in the face area, all makeup must be removed from it.

Before performing hardware vacuum-roller massage, a special tight-fitting suit is put on the body. Vacuum massage, on the recommendation of a specialist, can be performed both with the use of special massage and medical-cosmetic creams, and without them. Creams are applied to the prepared body with massage movements immediately before the start of the procedure. It is advisable to warm up the skin manually with special kneading movements as preparation for hardware manipulations.

Hardware vacuum massage itself is not something innovative. Cupping massage, known since ancient times as an effective remedy for cellulite, has a similar effect (remember that inside the cupping, nothing more than a vacuum is created, stretching the skin).

The device for hardware massage is an air compressor, the movement of the piston in which, downwards or upwards, either pumps air or sucks it out. The device is equipped with various attachments that are needed to affect different areas of the body. Several protocols are also included, the observance of which allows you to achieve good results for each specific problem.

The skin is treated according to a specific pattern. Each problem area is treated separately for 10-15 minutes. The massage bowl (nozzle) is firmly placed on the skin (without strong pressure) and smoothly moves along it, performing a suction effect due to the vacuum device attached to it with a tube. The movements of the device can be different: in a circle, in a straight line, in a zigzag. The specialist can move the nozzle both along and against the lymph flow.

The duration of the procedure can vary from 15 to 60 minutes depending on its goals and the problem at hand. At the end of the massage session, the specialist performing the procedure performs a manual soothing massage, after which the remains of the massage products are removed from the skin.

A good addition to cupping massage is vacuum apparatus massage of the back, which increases the flow of oxygen to the tissues, increasing metabolism in them. At the same time, the effect of the device is considered more uniform than static fixation of cups with rarefied air. The session usually lasts about half an hour. The first results can be seen after 3-5 procedures.

This massage is used not only for weight loss (it destroys the subcutaneous fat layer), but also for skin rejuvenation (fighting pigmentation, wrinkles, flabbiness). In addition, this massage will help improve posture, shorten the rehabilitation period after back tissue injuries, and reduce pain.

Back and body massage is usually performed twice a week, unless the cosmetologist prescribes a different regimen.

Hardware vacuum massage can be performed on various parts of the body, including the face and delicate décolleté area. The first development for hardware vacuum massage of the face was the "Cosmechanics" technology. A decade later, other developments ("Liftmassage" and "Endermolift") began to be actively used, designed to improve the condition of not only the face, but also the neck and décolleté area.

Hardware facial massage is performed without any specific preparation, but taking into account contraindications. It is enough to thoroughly cleanse the skin. Creams and oils are generally not used.

The first results can be seen after 1-2 procedures, the skin becomes smoother and tighter. However, in order for the effect to be fixed for a long time, 10 or more procedures may be needed (in some cases even up to 20 sessions).

For facial massage, both vacuum and vacuum-roller devices with a special attachment for the face can be used. The frequency of skin retraction into the handle (attachment) varies from 4 to 16 times per second, depending on the desired effect. The intensity of the effect is also regulated in the devices.

A course of vacuum facial massage may consist of several stages. The first stage consists of at least 9 procedures, which are carried out 2 times a week. The second stage is consolidation of the results. It consists of 6-7 sessions (1 time per week). The third stage is considered to be recovery and habituation (from 3 to 4 sessions 1 time in 2 weeks). In order for the effect to last longer, it is necessary to undergo maintenance therapy sessions 1 or 2 times a month.

Vacuum roller massage

Special attention should be paid to vacuum-roller massagers, which are actively used in programs for weight loss and combating cellulite. Such devices have a double mechanical effect on the skin and subcutaneous fat layer. The vacuum draws in the skin, forming a fold with water-filled fat cells on it, which naturally disintegrate. This is also facilitated by the active kneading of the subcutaneous fat tissue by rollers placed inside the handle.

One of the most popular salon devices for vacuum massage is the b flexy device. The device is used both to reduce the appearance of cellulite and to almost completely cure it. It works almost painlessly and effectively.

The ib 8080 device already belongs to the category of professional vacuum massage devices. It is used both in beauty salons and in medical centers. The device program provides for several types of procedures:

• exposure to pulsating vacuum,
• vibration action,
• use of photon light,
• exposure to weak current,
• vacuum-roller hardware massage.

This device is used to reduce edema, remove bags and circles under the eyes, correct breasts, improve blood circulation, increase muscle tone, reduce the severity of cellulite, as well as to treat pathologies of the respiratory system, radiculitis, osteochondrosis, inflammatory pathologies of the neuromuscular system.

For home use, you can purchase portable devices: LPG-A0, S'ONE, device model 120, etc. In this case, hardware vacuum massage can be easily performed both at home and in camping conditions.

Contraindications to the procedure

All the manifestations listed below are not dangerous and pass quite quickly without any complications after the procedure. It is another matter if the procedure was carried out without taking into account contraindications. Here the consequences will be more severe, requiring medical measures.

For example, if there are various neoplasms on the skin, they may be injured, which sometimes turns the process into a malignant one. If there are local infectious diseases, stimulating the lymph flow may provoke the spread of the infection throughout the body. In case of external bacterial diseases, massage can only be performed on areas not affected by the disease, so as not to spread the infection across the skin.

Hardware vacuum massage for hernia increases the risk of strangulation. Increased venous blood flow during the procedure can cause complications of phlebitis or thrombus detachment in venous thrombosis. It is clear that active mechanical action on skin that has damage in the form of wounds does not contribute to their rapid and trouble-free healing.

In oncological pathologies, vacuum LPG massage can cause increased cell division and tumor growth. During menstruation, there is a risk of a strong increase in the volume of blood released. At high temperatures and severe pathologies, massage provokes a deterioration in the patient's condition and the development of various complications.

If the procedure is performed correctly (and it is considered quite safe) and taking into account contraindications, then special body care is not required after it. You can apply a soothing cream to the body, which will reduce swelling and redness. It is also recommended to apply special products to the place where bruises appear, reducing their severity.

Consequences after the procedure

Like any active mechanical impact on body tissues, vacuum massage can leave unpleasant marks. Active kneading of the skin increases the flow of lymph into the intercellular space. If a person has problems with the lymphatic system, this can lead to the appearance of noticeable tissue swelling after the first sessions. Over time, everything returns to normal and swelling does not appear.

The same can be said about slight hyperemia of the skin due to active influence on it. However, the redness disappears even faster than after manual massage.

Some patients report a slight chill after the procedure, caused by mechanical irritation of skin receptors. This side effect can be eliminated by drinking warm drinks.

With very sensitive skin and increased fragility of blood vessels, small bruises and hematomas may remain on the body after the procedure. You should definitely tell your cosmetologist about this (if using a special suit, you may not even notice this from the outside), who will subsequently reduce the intensity of the effect.

During the entire therapeutic course, you need to remember to drink plenty of fluids. You need to drink a lot, giving preference to clean water. And, of course, physical activity and a balanced diet will help enhance the effect of the weight loss procedure.

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Feedback on the procedure

Hardware vacuum massage is a procedure that is welcomed by both cosmetologists and doctors. After all, a massage session can have multiple positive effects on the human body:

• increased blood flow and, as a result, good saturation of tissues with oxygen and nutrients,
• increased lymph flow, which helps remove excess fluid and toxic substances from the body,
• relaxing effect on muscle tissue,
• improving the functioning of sweat and sebaceous glands,
• stimulation of collagen and elastin production,
• acceleration of the process of fat breakdown,
• pain relief,
• improving body shape,
• weight loss,
• improving skin color and condition,
• improving immunity, etc.

Cosmetologists regard hardware massage as a good support for dubious weight loss diets, which, unlike the above procedure, can bring not only benefits, but also noticeable harm to health. In addition, regular weight loss does not contribute to increasing the elasticity of the skin, and as a result we get a thin but flabby body. In the case of hardware massage, the client kills two birds with one stone: reduces their weight (volume) and rejuvenates the skin, giving it elasticity and radiance.

This is what concerns the opinion of specialists. Do clients of cosmetology clinics and medical centers agree with it?

Reviews from those who have undergone the hardware vacuum massage procedure only confirm the opinion of doctors. Most women note a noticeable improvement in the condition of the skin, a decrease in the manifestations of cellulite and body volume, an improvement in the general condition due to the anti-stress effect. And, despite some discomfort and minor pain with high intensity of exposure, they are ready to go through the vacuum "test" again in order to remain beautiful and young for a long time.