Anti-cellulite massage: types, benefits and prevention

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Detailed instructions: anti-cellulite massage at home

According to many experts, cellulite began to be considered a defect only after the 80s. There is active debate among beauty salon employees about whether cellulite is a serious problem. Despite different opinions, specialists still offer their services for anti-cellulite massage at home. Let's figure out why the procedure is necessary and when it is safe to use it.

Causes of cellulite

Cellulite most often appears in women in the subcutaneous fat tissue. Skin affected by cellulite becomes uneven and lumpy, resembling an orange peel. Experts call metabolic disorders, fluid accumulation and stagnation in adipose tissue the main causes of the pathology. Fat cells grow and compress lymphatic and blood vessels, forming a cosmetic defect in the skin.

Cellulite often occurs due to a sedentary lifestyle, poor diet and a tendency to obesity. The problem can occur even at a young age. After 50 years, due to the slowdown and disruption of metabolic processes, cellulite appears in most women.

How and why anti-cellulite massage is performed

Anti-cellulite massage, performed correctly, can relieve the patient of an aesthetic problem. But for the overall health of the body, a massage alone is not enough; it will only even out the skin. Regular exercise, normalization of nutrition and a healthy lifestyle are necessary.

Anti-cellulite massage improves metabolism, activates the production of collagen and elastin, removes water from the body and burns excess fat. Thanks to this, the firmness and elasticity of the skin is restored and muscle tone increases.

To make the result of the massage more noticeable, it is performed using special scrubs, gels and ointments that help eliminate stagnation in the subcutaneous fat layer.

Stages and types of cellulite

There are several types of cellulite:

• Hydropic. It mainly appears on the legs, causing swelling and an increase in tissue volume. Any touch to the skin can be painful.
• Solid. Characterized by the appearance of hard compactions, the skin acquires a granular structure. Most often appears at a young age.
• Flaccid (soft). Associated with muscle hypotonia. The subcutaneous tissues acquire a loose structure (an “orange peel” is formed), but remain soft to the touch.
• Mixed. There are several problem areas with different manifestations of cellulite. Also, depending on the nature of external manifestations, the following forms can be distinguished:
• Plaque. There are many rising areas and depressions.
• Knotted. Pronounced nodes appear on the skin.

If we talk about the stages of cellulite development, we distinguish the following:

1. Pre-cellulite
   At this stage, there is a slowdown in blood flow and disruption of venous outflow, which leads to problems with lymph circulation. Visually, cellulite is not yet noticeable, but the condition of the subcutaneous fat layer indicates the beginning of damage. At this stage, anti-cellulite massage will give maximum results and help prevent the appearance of “orange peel”.
2. Initial
   If pre-cellulite phenomena have not been eliminated, then toxins begin to accumulate in the tissues, and oxygen starvation develops. All this leads to the appearance of visible “bumps” on the skin. As a rule, the treatment process is longer and requires an integrated approach.
3. Micronodular
   Cellulite occurs when damaged fat cells begin to connect with each other. So-called “bunches” appear. The disruption of microcirculation only intensifies, which leads to severe swelling. On palpation, small and medium-sized nodules may be detected.
4. Macronodular
   The last, 4th stage, which is quite rare. The patient experiences severe swelling and stagnation of lymph, impaired venous outflow and lack of oxygen in the tissues. Large painful nodes appear, depressions and hardened areas of the skin are clearly visible.

Advantages of anti-cellulite massage

Anti-cellulite massage is the most effective method of getting rid of the “orange peel” in problem areas of the body. The procedure has the following advantages:

• improves blood supply to the subcutaneous layer,
• enhances the production of collagen and elastin,
• removes excess water, toxins and waste,
• smoothes out dents and scars,
• tightens the skin, makes it smooth and elastic,
• relieves fatigue and muscle tightness,
• tones the skin and muscles, improves the figure.
• the skin gains firmness, elasticity, and looks

Contraindications

Massage is a very useful procedure that allows you to keep the body in good shape, but it also has its limitations. Contraindications to anti-cellulite massage are divided into 3 categories:

• local;
• absolute (permanent ban);
• temporary (it is necessary to postpone the procedure for some time).

Massage is strictly prohibited in the following cases:

• HIV;
• gangrene;
• malignant tumors;
• venereal diseases;
• heart diseases;
• poor blood clotting;
• atherosclerosis.

Temporary restrictions for anti-cellulite massage are prescribed for inflammatory processes, severe fever, bleeding and poor health. The procedure is also not recommended for problems with the digestive system. This massage is not recommended for pregnant women. This is explained by frequent changes in hormonal levels; most often, the efforts made will not bring results.

Local restrictions on massage are considered to be certain parts of the body that are not ready for the procedure for a given period of time. This usually applies to various rashes, warts and papillomas. Massage of the mammary glands is prohibited in case of mastopathy, the presence of dangerous moles or gynecological diseases.

If you do not have all of the above cases, contact our clinic and order an anti-cellulite massage at home in Moscow. All our employees have relevant certificates confirming their qualifications, as well as extensive work experience. We provide high-quality massage at affordable prices.

Manual and hardware anti-cellulite massage

Manual anti-cellulite massage can be performed either by a specialist in a beauty salon or independently at home. This requires skills in various massage techniques, as well as knowledge of anatomy. So, anti-cellulite massage is carried out strictly in the direction of lymph movement, and in no case in the opposite direction. An incorrectly performed procedure can cause harm to the body.

Manual massage is a mechanical effect on the skin using various techniques.

Hardware massage is performed using special devices, but the essence of the procedure remains the same: it improves metabolism, warms the body and burns excess fat.

Ultrasonic and LPG massage is considered one of the most effective hardware procedures. With its help, subcutaneous fat is worked out, skin condition and lymphatic drainage improve, and blood circulation increases. The anti-cellulite effect of the massage increases for another six hours after the procedure.

Cupping massage for cellulite

Cupping massage for cellulite at home can be performed at any time when it is convenient for the woman. By purchasing vacuum jars, you will be able to save significantly on salon procedures.

It is convenient to prepare for a massage session at home. Massage oil can be made to suit individual preferences. The body scrub will also be familiar and will not cause allergic reactions. In addition, the woman independently decides which areas she needs to put in order right now.

However, before deciding to perform the procedure, you need to familiarize yourself with the contraindications to it:

• Hypertension;
• Hypersensitive skin prone to allergic reactions;
• Large nevi located in the treatment area;
• Oncological diseases;
• The period of bearing a child;
• Phlebeurysm.

Vacuum massage should not be performed on the chest, along the spine, on the lower back and on the inner thighs.

Massage cups can be made of silicone and rubber. Silicone products do not lose their shape over time, do not stain, and do not absorb oil residues.

Since the size of the jars varies, you can create your own optimal set, which is perfect for massaging different areas of the body. It is convenient if the jars come with a special pump that allows you to regulate the strength of the vacuum effect.

Technique for performing cellulite massage at home

The body must first be prepared. The skin at the treatment site is steamed. At home, you can use a warm bath with sea salt for this purpose. After steaming, the skin should be rubbed with a hard washcloth using a gel with essential oils. Use the washcloth until the skin turns slightly red and a slight tingling sensation occurs. This sensation indicates the activation of metabolic processes in the subcutaneous layer.

If a hard washcloth is not available, you can use a homemade scrub made from honey, ground coffee, essential oils and sea salt.

• Leg massage is carried out from the bottom up, movements are performed strictly in a vertical line, starting from the knee. The duration of the procedure should be at least 40 minutes.
• The buttocks massage is performed in a circle for 10 minutes, then along vertical lines for 5 minutes.
• Abdominal massage is performed in a circle, in a clockwise direction for 15 minutes. After which the jar is placed against the navel and moved to one and then to the other side. Execution time – 5 minutes.
• Hand massage is performed from the hand towards the shoulder, the movements are straight, the exposure time is up to 10 minutes.

The effect of the procedure can be enhanced if you use anti-cellulite essential oils. You can prepare them yourself by taking 100 ml of olive or grape oil as a base and adding no more than 20 drops of the selected essential oil to it. You should not mix more than 6 types of oils at the same time.

The following have an anti-cellulite effect:

• Geranium oil;
• Juniper oil;
• Cypress oil;
• Cedar oil;
• Grapefruit oil;
• Orange oil.

Essential oils are added to the base oils. To prepare the composition, use clean dishes.

To enhance the effect, you should reconsider your diet, increase physical activity, maintain a drinking regime and do not skip sessions of cupping vacuum massage, despite the fact that it is performed at home.

Anti-cellulite massage techniques

The following manual massage techniques help to cope with the “orange peel” in the thighs, arms, abdomen and buttocks:

• Trituration,
• Kneading,
• Pressure
• Pressing, stroking,
• Vibration,
• Rotation,
• Friction.

In this case, circular or spiral movements are performed with all fingers on problem areas along the movement of the lymph;

Helical movements along the lymph using the wrist;

Progressive oval movements with fingertips in the direction of lymph flow;

“Double bar” - enhanced ordinary kneading. For this, both hands are used, one of which is placed on the muscle being massaged, and the other aggravates the action.

During an anti-cellulite thigh massage, it is important to follow the basic rules:

• the inner surface of the thigh is massaged from top to bottom;
• the outer surface of the thigh is massaged from bottom to top;
• The buttocks are massaged in a circular motion from the center to the sides and from bottom to top.

Movements during the massage should be strong and energetic so that the muscles do not have time to cool down.

Preparing for self-massage

Before you begin a home anti-cellulite massage, you should carry out the preparatory procedures correctly.

Preparation allows you to achieve the most positive results and provide an anti-cellulite effect in a short time.

Before you start massaging, you need to take a contrast shower, paying special attention to the hips and abdomen.

Further actions are performed in the following sequence:

1. Stroking from the knees up. First, perform 3–4 light strokes on the outer sides, and then on the front and inner sides. For each zone, repeat the approach twice.
2. Moving the roll of fat skin. Gather the skin roll at the knee, then move it along the legs, moving upward. Massage the outer side of the thigh first, then the front and inner. The number of approaches for each zone is two.
3. “Kneading” problem areas. Grab the fold of skin with your hands, where the largest amount of fat deposits is located, and “knead” like dough.
4. Rubbing in anti-cellulite cream. Apply a special anti-cellulite cream to warm skin and rub vigorously into the skin using your palms.
5. Kneading problem areas. The palm should be clenched into a fist, and the knuckles should be drawn upward from the knees. First, the outer side of the thigh is involved, then the front and inner.
6. Intense spanking. Use your palms to vigorously spank the outer, front and inner thighs.
7. Gentle stroking. After intense spanking, you need to gently stroke your thighs on all sides.

After such preparation, the skin on the thighs should turn red and the anti-cellulite cream should be completely absorbed.

Then you can proceed directly to home anti-cellulite massage.

Types of anti-cellulite massage

There are several dozen different types of massage against cellulite. The most popular are:

• Lymphatic drainage. Aimed at solving the problem of fluid stagnation in the fat layer.
• Vacuum. Performed using cans, it effectively affects the “orange peel” using a vacuum - a space where the air pressure is below atmospheric pressure.
• Thai. It affects active points and energy zones of the body, while not only problem areas are massaged.
• Honey. It is performed by stroking and patting problem areas using natural honey. Helps quickly remove excess liquid.
• Classical. It is performed by hand using rubbing, kneading, rotation, patting and other techniques.
• Spanish. It is performed using different techniques and is combined with a deep impact on muscles and joints.
• French. It is performed using light and quick movements in the direction of lymph flow.
• Brazilian. It is performed using bamboo sticks, which are used to knock on problem areas.
• Saline. Sea salt massage.
• Hydromassage. It is performed with a directed stream of warm water.

Does abdominal massage help you lose weight?

Visceral fat is very difficult to eliminate even with the help of diets and sports. Massage increases blood circulation, allows you to break down fat deposits, and also increases skin elasticity, which gives a visual effect of slimness. As you know, from those areas of the skin where there is good blood circulation and lymph outflow, fat disappears first.

Massage is an additional aid in losing weight, but the procedure itself will not eliminate fat. You need to reconsider your diet , give up bad habits (sometimes smoking and drinking alcohol contribute to an enlarged belly), move more , and monitor the condition of your skin .

To speed up the weight loss process, you need to drink more clean water . If you drink 2-2.5 liters of still water per day, the effect of the massage will be more noticeable. Swelling will begin to go away faster, metabolism will accelerate, and the skin will become more elastic.

If you follow the basic rules, you can quickly get your figure in order. After physical activity, massage helps muscle tissue recover faster. Even those people who could not remove their belly fat through exercise will see noticeable progress after a massage. Abdominal massage speeds up the fat burning process and helps make your figure more toned, but it does not solve the problem of excess weight associated with overeating and physical inactivity.

Anti-cellulite massage at home

If you decide to perform massage yourself, it is important to study the anatomy first so that you can perform the correct movements. For example, legs and arms need to be massaged in the direction of lymph flow, from the extremities to the bases. The stomach, on the contrary, is rubbed from the center to the sides.

At home, it is enough to use the simplest massage techniques: classic, honey, salt, as well as rubbing with a dry brush. Movements should be performed smoothly, trying not to stretch the skin.

Basic techniques for self-massage:

• vibration,
• rubbing,
• kneading,
• capture,
• cabin

Features of abdominal massage

During the procedure, many people try to pull in their stomach and tighten their abdominal muscles. This is not recommended. It's better to relax as much as possible. It will be easier for the specialist to capture areas of the skin. Don't worry that your belly looks too big or flabby; with massage and proper nutrition, it can be brought into good shape.

If during the session you feel tingling, slight burning or even discomfort, this means that the movements are quite intense. But if pain occurs, you must inform a specialist. You cannot endure pain during a massage.

If you are doing a massage for the first time, the duration of each stage should not exceed 3 minutes. You will not be able to achieve rapid weight loss if you increase the session time. This will only injure unprepared tissues and lead to swelling and bruises.

To achieve a more pronounced anti-cellulite effect, after the massage, dry your stomach, lightly rub it with a brush or towel, and apply cream or lotion to strengthen the skin.

If a rash appears on the skin, it itches, peels off, it means that the cream or oil for massage was chosen incorrectly. Before the session, apply a little cream to your wrist or elbow and wait 5 minutes. If no irritation appears, then there is no allergy, and you can start massage.

If you massage yourself, do not press too hard on the skin. Anti-cellulite massage should not be too painful. Squeezing the skin and folds only injures the tissue and increases swelling. Traces of hemorrhage on the skin, an increase in the volume of the abdomen indicate that you overdid it during the massage.

At the last stage of cellulite, even small touches to the abdomen can cause pain and discomfort. Massage is not a contraindication, but you need to warn a specialist about the presence of pain. The first sessions should be very careful and short. Gradually, the procedure time will increase, and the discomfort will begin to go away.

After a massage, do not go on a strict diet. Fasting will signal your body to store fat. You need to eat regularly, but try to reduce the amount of carbohydrates. But fiber will help you lose weight.

During the course you should not wear shapewear, corsets, or tight belts. Blood circulation in the abdominal area should not be disturbed by anything.

Duration of anti-cellulite massage

For the best result, anti-cellulite massage must be carried out in a course of at least 7-10 procedures. For massage, special gels and oils are used, which help accelerate metabolism in tissues and eliminate congestion.

The duration of one session depends on the severity of the problem, most often it is 30-40 minutes. As a rule, about 10-15 massage sessions may be required for a pronounced effect. But the healing effect will only be achieved when massage is combined with physical activity and proper nutrition.

Question answer

It is forbidden to massage wet or damp skin, because this causes overstretching of these areas. It is important to follow these rules when doing facial massage at home.

No, it is better to refrain from massaging these days.

It is worth conducting a course, which consists of about 15 sessions. You need to massage the skin every other day. When you have completed 10 procedures, then you should massage less often - 2 times in 7 days. Then there will be enough support sessions. One procedure is carried out twice a month.

Prevention of cellulite

The most effective way to avoid cellulite is to prevent it.

To do this you need:

• balance your diet and avoid sweets, fatty foods,
• do sports every day,
• quit smoking,
• take care of your body and regularly carry out a variety of anti-cellulite procedures.

Despite the high effectiveness of this procedure, to achieve a lasting anti-cellulite effect, it is necessary to follow a diet, exercise, and use suitable therapeutic techniques.

When the result is noticeable

Depending on the complexity and severity of the problem with cellulite, it is worth understanding that a visible effect may not be achieved immediately. In any case, with a course of treatment, the result will definitely be achieved. Usually it is noticeable after 3-5 sessions. To consolidate the result, it is necessary to take a course of 10-15 sessions, repeating the procedure every six months.

You should not conduct more than 15 sessions , since after that the body adapts and there will be no effect from longer exposure.