The fight against cellulite implies an integrated approach. To get rid of it, you need to adhere to the principles of proper nutrition, observe the drinking regimen, devote time to physical activity. Excellent results are also given by manual anti-cellulite massage. Reviews of such a procedure, as a rule, confirm its effectiveness. How to properly perform such a massage and what features should be considered before it is carried out? Let's talk about that.
Indications
Manual anti-cellulite massage warms up tissues, promotes the breakdown of fat deposits, has a lymphatic drainage effect, removes lymph stasis, relieves swelling. The procedure promotes the launch of metabolic processes in the body, enhances blood circulation through the vessels in the subcutaneous fat, makes the capillaries stronger, activates the productioncollagen and elastin fibers.
Massage allows you to transport substances contained in anti-cellulite creams and oils into the deeper layers of the skin.
Massage has the following indications:
- obesity;
- metabolic disorder;
- puffiness;
- stagnation in tissues;
- all degrees of cellulite;
- poor lymph flow;
- loose fabrics;
- saggy skin.
Preparing for the procedure
If you follow the basic rules of manual massage, it will be soft and painless:
- Before the procedure, you need to apply a body scrub and take a shower.
- For a few days before the massage, you must refrain from physical activity, visiting the solarium. It is important that the body is in a relaxed state, otherwise the procedure will be too painful and ineffective.
- Before you take a course of manual massage, it is advisable to consult a specialist about this. As for conducting anti-cellulite massage to yourself, it is permissible if you have certain skills. Doing it yourself will save you time and money. The first few procedures can be done in the massage therapist's office or take a course.
- To massage problem areas in order to get rid of cellulite, you need to use special products (creams, lotions, oils). This will make the skin smoother and more hydrated.
Is manual anti-cellulite massage dangerous
Such a procedure will not cause harm only if it is carried out correctly. It is also important to familiarize yourself with a number of contraindications. The process itself involves the study of problem areas in order to remove the subcutaneous fat layer. Reviews of manual anti-cellulite massage say that it does not injure the skin and does not harm he alth.
Contraindications and precautions
Anti-cellulite massage is a procedure that should be carried out in the absence of contraindications. Before proceeding with its implementation, they must be studied. These include:
- Pregnancy. During this period, the woman's body is in a weakened state. Such a procedure may adversely affect her he alth.
- Infectious diseases. Before proceeding with the massage, you will have to get rid of such ailments.
- The presence of abscesses, wounds and other damage on the skin. In this case, you need to wait until the wounds on the skin are completely healed and only after that proceed with the massage.
- Fever. At the time of the massage, a person's body temperature rises, so it can be carried out only if it is within acceptable limits. Otherwise, there is a high risk of dizziness and other adverse reactions.
For a massage to be extremely beneficial, you need to consult a doctor before doing it.
Execution technique
If there are no contraindications formanual anti-cellulite massage, reviews of which indicate its effectiveness, you can start the procedure.
Step by step instructions:
- First you need to pay attention to the warm-up. The skin needs to be intensively stroked. Sliding smooth movements can be carried out until redness appears on the skin. It is permissible to knead the skin only with your hands, no additional devices are required for this.
- The next step involves rubbing. Problem areas should be rubbed with palms. If the skin is prone to swelling, rubbing can be combined with pinching.
- Followed by vibration. It can be claps, flip flops.
In itself, the technique of performing manual anti-cellulite massage does not imply any difficulties. However, not all areas on the body can be processed independently. It is advisable to entrust the massage of the back of the thighs, buttocks and back to a specialist.
Manual anti-cellulite massage lasts about an hour. It must be done competently, paying due attention to each problem area. You need to carry out the procedure every other day so that the skin has time to recover.
Care after the procedure
In reviews of anti-cellulite manual massage, it is said that after the procedure, hematomas may appear on the skin. This phenomenon is quite natural, because at first it will not be possible to independently calculate the pressure force. To remove hematomas, troxevasin ointment and other formulations with an identical effect are suitable. Immediately after the massage session, it is recommended to drink a glass of cleanwater, herbal or green tea and lie down for about half an hour.
Possible Complications
In reviews of anti-cellulite manual massage, you can hear about the appearance of complications after the procedure. Often they are due to improper execution technique and the use of inappropriate tools.
Side effects include:
- allergic to components contained in anti-cellulite products;
- hematomas;
- skin soreness.
Bruising and short-term reddening of the skin are temporary and acceptable phenomena. Moderate soreness both during and after a manual anti-cellulite massage is also considered acceptable.
Helpful tips
Before you start a massage, you need to consider a number of the following recommendations:
- Massage against cellulite will be effective and useful only if there are no contraindications to its implementation. For people with a weak circulatory system, such manipulations can significantly harm.
- To enhance the effect of manual anti-cellulite massage, you need to use cosmetic products in the form of creams and oils.
What is the difference between hardware and manual massage?
You can also fight against the hated orange peel with the help of hardware procedures. Which anti-cellulite massage is better - manual or hardware? A procedure such as vacuum massage is carried out with the participation of a special device.
Specialist holding inhands, the device, in a circular motion with light pressure, leads it over the skin in problem areas. The suction cups with which it is supplemented pull and release the skin. The same effect is achieved with a regular manual massage.
Both options have the same contraindications:
- pregnancy and lactation;
- skin lesions;
- infectious diseases;
- postoperative period.
It is worth noting that hardware massage has an additional contraindication. It is forbidden to carry out with weak capillaries, rosaceous mesh and spider veins. In this case, a mild manual technique is acceptable.
What else is the similarity of both techniques? In hardware and manual massage, you can adjust the pressure force. However, in the latter case, you can control the pressing force depending on the place where the massage is performed. In the case of the device, everything is somewhat different - the device operates according to a given program. The effectiveness of a manual massage depends on the skill of the person performing it.
Vacuum massage is prohibited on edematous tissues, because it can cause bruising. With the removal of puffiness, manual lymphatic drainage will cope. Excess water can be removed both with manual massage and with the help of a physiotherapy apparatus. This method has a small list of contraindications.
Number of treatments, expected effect
How many sessions of anti-cellulite massageneeded to get rid of the "orange peel"? The number of procedures depends on the severity of cellulite. The entire course usually consists of 10 sessions.
After the first procedures, the opposite effect may be observed - the skin will become more bumpy. However, these phenomena are temporary, and after a few days, cellulite will become less pronounced, and the skin will gain elasticity. In reviews of anti-cellulite massage, it is said that it is possible to get rid of the "orange peel" for 6-12 months. To consolidate the result, you need to strictly monitor nutrition, devote time to physical activity and drink at least 2-2.5 liters of water per day.
