Is it worth contrasting manual anti-cellulite massage with hardware anti-cellulite massage? What should be an effective anti-cellulite massage?
Our experts are Andrey Syrchenko, professional massage therapist, head of the International SPA School and CITYSPA, and Natalya Kazarina, medical massage therapist.
Cellulite is commonly called unaesthetic “lumps” and “hollows”, which are the result of mechanical deformation of the skin due to hypertrophy of superficial fat cells and swelling of fat lobules. This problem is often typical even for thin women when there is poor circulation in adipose tissue and fluid retention in it. Cellulite, depending on the degree of manifestation, is divided into four stages. With III and IV degrees of cellulite, swelling, hypoxia (oxygen starvation) develop in the tissues, and connective tissue septa grow and thicken. This leads to the appearance of painful fibrous compactions, which are already a sign of adipose tissue disease.
The objectives of anti-cellulite massage are to stimulate blood circulation, strengthen blood vessels, remove fluid from the body, improve metabolic processes and destroy fibrous formations. If during a manual massage a specialist achieves the desired effect with his hands, then during a vacuum massage a handpiece with a vacuum and rollers is used. Moving along the body, the manipulator sucks in the skin with subcutaneous tissue, rolls it between the rollers, freeing the tissue from excess fluid and kneading cellulite “tubercles”. Both with manual anti-cellulite massage and with hardware anti-cellulite massage, the effect is carried out along the course of the lymphatic vessels.
Manual anti-cellulite massage
Advantages of manual anti-cellulite massage
According to Andrey Syrchenko, anti-cellulite manual massage should include at least three phases: drainage, working out striated muscles and subcutaneous fat. The transition from one stage to another depends on the readiness of the tissue for the next exposure. You cannot work with subcutaneous fat on unheated striated muscles - this can lead to rupture of capillaries. Unlike a device, a specialist performing manual anti-cellulite massage can accurately determine this moment. After all, even one person has different vascular plasticity at different points in life: the same stress makes the vessels more fragile. That is why manual anti-cellulite massage today is a fairly popular procedure for restoring the beauty and health of the skin.
Manual anti-cellulite massage is more accurate and effective in some cases.
When choosing a treatment method, first of all you pay attention to the degree of manifestation of cellulite, its severity. In stages III-IV, when fibrous formations develop, in my opinion, anti-cellulite hand massage has a greater effect. The hands feel better when to press, when to rub, for how long and with what intensity to influence the problem area. Of the movements inherent in massage (anti-cellulite hand massage is carried out by stroking, rubbing, kneading, vibration, etc.), anti-cellulite hand massage is more characterized by kneading, but they are also different. The main thing in this case is not to overdo it, act gently and gradually. The strength of the manual anti-cellulite massage should increase from procedure to procedure
Only manual massage is characterized by so-called grasping kneading. In this case, the muscle head rises from the inert bed and moves left and right. Single, double ring kneading and so on are built on this principle. It is almost impossible to lift and work a muscle and achieve such a volume of impact with the help of a device. And in massage this phase is fundamental. Muscle is supplied with blood many times better than subcutaneous fat, and it is very important to use this potential. Anti-cellulite hand massage allows you to create a kind of oxygen storm in the tissues, increase the flow of arterial blood, and only then work with subcutaneous fat. Figuratively speaking, adipose tissue on unheated muscle is like foil on frozen butter. If you remove the foil from unsoftened butter, you can easily tear it (in our case, damage the vessels)
Manual massage can improve the condition of the skin through the use of essential oils, creams, algae-based complexes, etc. (Although, of course, proper nutrition, the functioning of the detoxification system, etc. come first). Hardware massage is done “dry”. But here it is very important that the consumables are of proper quality. Manual anti-cellulite massage thus restores not only health and beauty, but also skin elasticity.
Disadvantages of manual anti-cellulite massage
The downside of the individual approach is the so-called human factor. The effectiveness and safety of the procedure directly depend on the skill and efforts of the massage therapist. In practice, massage therapists get tired, are inattentive, the best ones sometimes suffer from star fever, etc. While vacuum anti-cellulite massage is performed using special devices that can be programmed as needed.
Manual massage is often quite traumatic.
There is still an opinion that manual anti-cellulite massage should be very hard, to the point of bruising. Moreover, this myth is actively supported by the clients themselves, who often have not even tried vacuum anti-cellulite massage in specialized clinics. In fact, this is not true. There are two aspects to anti-cellulite massage. The first is that by improving the blood supply to tissues, metabolic processes are enhanced, which in turn leads to an anti-cellulite effect. Secondly, we patiently and consistently act mechanically on adipose tissue, sorting it out like cereal with our hands. With mechanical influence (the so-called vacuum anti-cellulite massage or hardware anti-cellulite massage), a lot of “blunders” are allowed. A rough mechanical approach leads to tissue injury, swelling, and hematomas. In any case, fibrosis does not tolerate rough work: be it a machine or hands
Rules for effective therapeutic self-massage of the back and neck
Let's look at the recommendations that need to be followed before self-massage.
So:
- Thoroughly clean the area of skin that will be affected by therapeutic massage from various creams, perfumes, and ointments using soap and water;
- Wash the hands;
- ventilate the room before the session, and the air temperature should be at the optimal level;
- place a towel folded in four under your head if such a need arises;
- Massaging should be carried out in a lying or sitting position;
- use special creams, gels, oils that help achieve the best effect (apply the oil to your hands);
- It is necessary to prepare a towel/napkins to cleanse the skin after the session.
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If you are planning a visit to a specialist, it is enough to carry out the necessary hygiene procedures at home. Don't wear perfume. Wear comfortable and loose clothing. Bring a towel or sheet to your session. It is advisable to find out the doctor's recommendations before the first procedure.
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Hardware anti-cellulite massage
Advantages of hardware anti-cellulite massage
A clearly defined regime, with the help of which a hardware anti-cellulite massage is performed, protects us from the freethinking of the master. Modern devices have several modes; the vacuum strength and the impact of the rollers are selected depending on the condition of the tissues
Hardware vacuum massage is the procedure of choice for the initial stages of cellulite, which are largely associated with the accumulation of fluid in the subcutaneous fat. Vacuum anti-cellulite massage gives a very fast and good drainage effect without damaging the tissue. The result that an effective anti-cellulite massage gives is perhaps enhanced by the fact that, under the influence of vacuum and rollers, the connective tissue partitions are stretched, as a result of which the fat lobules begin to be located under the skin more evenly. With more pronounced fibrous formations, on the contrary, before the 5th-6th procedure, deterioration occurs: the fluid leaves, and the “potholes” become more pronounced. “Breaking” fibrosis and tightening the skin is achieved through subsequent procedures. The number of sessions that will consist of a vacuum anti-cellulite massage depends on the degree of manifestation of cellulite. If you work with fibrosis without removing the swelling, the impact will be very painful. This applies to both hardware and manual massage.
It has been proven that endermology, a French technique that underlies vacuum roller massage, helps improve both microcirculation and the overall functioning of blood vessels. In Russia, this was confirmed by studies carried out in the vascular department of the First City Hospital. But here you must keep in mind that low vacuum pressure is beneficial for vessels. That is, the use of parameters aimed at lymphatic drainage, and not at kneading tissue.
Hardware vacuum massage has a peeling effect: it gently exfoliates the upper layer of the epidermis. After which caring cosmetics can be applied to the skin. Thus, an effective anti-cellulite massage allows for a comprehensive restoration of skin elasticity.
Disadvantages of hardware anti-cellulite massage
With hardware vacuum massage, the feedback is insufficient. Although the power of the device’s impact is adjustable, it is quite difficult to produce a finer gradation of the impact depending on the condition of the tissue on the device.
Another drawback that characterizes hardware anti-cellulite massage is the small number of techniques. During manual massage, a specialist can use different techniques and combine techniques depending on the condition of the body or the wishes of the client. Often it is the variety of techniques that gives the desired effect.
Intense vacuum massage, aimed not at lymphatic drainage, but at intensive kneading of subcutaneous fatty tissue, is contraindicated in poor vascular condition (hardware anti-cellulite massage is excluded in case of varicose veins, severe rosacea, etc.), as it can lead to even greater injury.
Advantages of the Ostoclinic massage center
In our clinic, the attending physician first conducts a thorough examination of the patient. After this, therapeutic massage can be prescribed as an element of complex therapy for the following diseases and conditions:
- headache,
- pain in the neck, back, lower back,
- osteochondrosis, radiculitis,
- treatment of arthritis, bronchitis, pneumonia (except acute forms),
- healed stomach or duodenal ulcer,
- spasmodic or flaccid paralysis,
- chronic heart failure,
- angina pectoris
- hypertension or hypotension,
- chronic gastritis,
- constipation
Medical massage shows high effectiveness in rehabilitation after bruises, muscle sprains, ligaments, tendons, and recovery after bone fractures.
Why clients choose the Beauty Lounge Health and Beauty Center
The Beauty Lounge Cosmetology and Beauty Center offers various methods of combating cellulite, including hardware, as well as comprehensive programs. Our clinic is equipped with the largest and most modern fleet of devices in Saratov. The specialists working in our center have undergone the necessary training in working with equipment, and also constantly improve their skills. All this guarantees an individual approach to each client and achievement of the desired result.
Prices for anti-cellulite massage in Saratov start from 1,300 rubles.
Standard readings
The procedure is aimed at increasing muscle tone in the affected areas, increasing the circulation of fluids (blood and lymph), accelerating metabolic processes and tissue regeneration. The main indications for referral to a massage room are:
- Muscle pain and spasms of various nature, primarily in the back and neck;
- Poor posture, diseases of the spine and vertebral joints;
- Congestion in the blood and lymphatic vessels, especially in the extremities, edema;
- Excess body weight;
- Recovery after injuries and surgeries.
In the latter case, it is necessary to consult an orthopedic doctor or the surgeon who performed the operation.
The help of a massage therapist is vital for patients with limited mobility. Muscle atrophy, fluid retention and the risk of bedsores are the main threats for bedridden patients.
As noted above, massage as a preventive measure is also prescribed for practically healthy people. It normalizes the tone and nutrition of the skin, helps relieve fatigue and stress, and restores immunity.
