Endermology is an aesthetic treatment used to eliminate cellulite and localized fat, especially in the belly, legs and arms. The treatment consists of 'sucking' the skin, promoting a slip and detachment of the skin and the fat layer, the fascia that recovers the muscles to improve blood circulation, eliminating fluid retention, shaping the body and making the skin brighter and soft.
Normally, the endermology is done by a physiotherapist through a specific vacuum and ultrasound device that stimulates blood flow, eliminates cellulite nodules and eliminates toxins. However, this technique can also be used with glass or silicone suction cups being easy to apply at home during bathing, for example.
Indications for endermology
The endermology is indicated for the treatment of cellulite, localized fat, skin toning, thinner silhouette or after plastic surgery, for example. It is very useful to take off a sticking scar, a very situation in the cesarean scar, for example.
This technique further helps to undo the fibroses which are the hardened tissue that form under the scar or after liposuction when the treated region is left with small undulations where the cannula has passed.
How Endermology Works
Endermology is a technique that consists of performing a vigorous massage with a specific device, that does not cause pain and helps to eliminate cellulite. This technique is quite safe and should be done for about 2 months to get results.
When the results
Usually, the results of endermology appear after 10 to 15 sessions of 30 minutes, about twice a week.
Contraindications
The contraindications of endermology are related to increased circulation and therefore contraindicated in the case of thrombosis, local infections or inflammation, respiratory problems, kidney disease and liver problems, diabetes and problems in the blood circulation.
In addition to these contraindications, pregnant women should also not resort to endermology.
Generally, endermology does not cause complications, and after the endermology sessions, one can feel increased sensitivity or bruising, and the therapist should be warned.
Price of endermology
The price of endermology is about 100 reais per session, however, it may vary according to the region of the body and clinic selected.
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