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Vacuum massage with jars for cellulite
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Last reviewed: 06.07.2025
Cellulite or medical term "gynoid lipodystrophy" is a structural change in the subcutaneous layer. Small fat cells, due to stagnation, are grouped into nodules and disrupt normal blood and lymph circulation. Subsequently, tissue fibrosis occurs, tubercles become visible on the surface of the body, the so-called "orange peel" is formed, which is very disturbing for women who care about their appearance. Vacuum massage is an effective method of combating cellulite, because by forcing the body to be drawn into the cups, it provides an increased blood flow to the surface and irritation of skin receptors, as a result of which damage to fat deposits occurs, the skin is smoothed out, becomes more elastic.
There are two types of vacuum massage: cupping and hardware. The latter is performed in salons by specialists and is a separate topic, and massage with cups can be done at home.
Cupping massage
Glass and silicone vacuum cups are available for sale. You can use both, but silicone ones are safer (they don't break) and more maneuverable. There is a certain massage technique, just sliding over the body surface will not bring results. Anti-cellulite massage is used for the thighs and buttocks. Let's figure out how to learn how to use vacuum cups on your own.
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Preparation
First of all, it is necessary to prepare the problem areas for massage. To do this, rub the dry body using a massage brush. The movements are carried out along vertical lines from the tips of the toes to the chest in front, from the heels to the shoulder blades in the back. Other methods of preparation include a warm bath and anti-cellulite wraps. Then, with light massage movements, apply and rub in an anti-cellulite cream or any base oil.
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Technique vacuum massage for cellulite
The cups should slide along the body in one direction along the blood flow. Having moved the cup from the beginning of the line to the end, it should be smoothly removed and placed back at the beginning. During one session, the movements on each section should be repeated 5-6 times, with the vacuum initially being made lighter and increased with each subsequent one. When massaging the buttocks, the massage lines in the upper part run from the sacrum to the outer side in opposite directions, in their lower part - vice versa, from the outside to the inside. When massaging the thighs, in their back part, we mentally draw a line dividing the lymph flow in the center and in the outer area we move the cups at an angle from bottom to top, and in the inner area from top to bottom. To consolidate the effect, you should make movements from bottom to top from the inner side of the knee in the center. The front of the thigh is massaged from the outer side inward: horizontally above the knees, above - at an angle. Massage is not performed on the inner thigh and in the groin. The first procedure lasts 5-6 minutes for each zone, then the time increases to 15-20 minutes. To achieve results, you will need at least 10-15 sessions.
Contraindications to the procedure
Vacuum cupping massage is contraindicated in case of damage to external tissues, high temperature, varicose veins, high blood pressure, pregnant women, during menstruation. Harm from its implementation can be caused to patients with diabetes, with qualitative and malignant tumors, blood diseases, gallstones and urolithiasis.
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Consequences after the procedure
Unpleasant consequences of the vacuum massage procedure include pain after the first sessions, bruises and hematomas. This is inevitable, you just need to survive such phenomena. If your skin is too sensitive, it is best to refuse it.
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Reviews
Judging by the large number of reviews, many women have tried the method of combating cellulite with the help of vacuum massage. Most of them note the amazing effect of the procedure: the skin has become smooth, even, more elastic. However, they do not hide the fact that there are painful sensations and bruises behind this.