Pressotherapie

Pressotherapy is a procedure that is said to help with lymphatic drainage, thereby potentially slimming the look of the arms and legs (because they carry less fluid), easing aches and pains, and detoxifying the body. It uses an air pressure machine to inflate a suit that squeezes your arms, legs, or abdomen in a rhythmic motion, similar to a massage.

What is pressotherapy?

Pressotherapy is a procedure that is said to help with lymphatic drainage, thereby potentially slimming the look of the arms and legs (because they carry less fluid), easing aches and pains, and detoxifying the body. It uses an air pressure machine to inflate a suit that squeezes your arms, legs, or abdomen in a rhythmic motion, similar to a massage.

There is some evidence that lymphatic drainage massage like pressotherapy can reduce the appearance of cellulite and release fluid in the lymph nodes which may build up after surgery or after certain cancer treatments.This article will cover what you can expect during pressotherapy, who is a good candidate for the treatment, the benefits and side effects, and what you can expect it to cost.

What are its effects?
Improves lymphatic drainage acting on the vessels and lymph nodes.
Stimulates the reabsorption of interstitial fluids (which accumulate between the tissues and cells).
Promotes the return circulation, lymphatic and venous.
Analgesic and relaxing effect.
General wellbeing, by reabsorbing the edemas (fluid buildup).
Therefore, pressotherapy is indicated for treating:
Cellulite and sagging
Orange peel
Lymphatic problems
Poor circulation, varicose vein prevention
Muscle and joint problems
Constipation
Stretch marks
Postpartum care
Fluid retention and localized swelling
Before and after liposuction
Menopause
Edema
Weight gain
General tiredness

However, pressure therapy should not be used when there are varicose veins, ulcers, blood pressure problems, lymphangitis, thrombophlebitis, vein thrombosis, inflammatory arthritis, neoplasmas, cardiocirculatory decompensation, or during pregnancy. Neither when the patient suffers asthma or heart failure, kidney or respiratory failure.
Pressotherapy is the best complement for liposuction as it prepares the body before surgery and helps recovery after too.

What does a pressotherapy treatment consist of?

A normal pressotherapy treatment usually involves 8 sessions of 20-40 minute sessions, at most one session a week. The results are visible from the fourth or fifth session. Once treatment is finished —which can be done any time of the year—, we recommend maintenance sessions.

The pressotherapy equipment includes a central unit with compressor, which will be responsible for pumping the air through different tubes to the different cells of each specific accessory. These accessories make a suit that covers the different parts of the patient’s body.