Presotherapy truths and lies

The first thing we must address in this article is: what is pressotherapy? We are talking about a medical aesthetic treatment based on the application of pressure on certain body areas that allows the elimination of fluids and toxins. 

For this, a pneumatic suit is used that performs compression and decompression massages exerted by air jets of variable intensity on the tissues to be treated. This suit uses air chambers to apply pressure and can be used on the whole body or focus on specific areas. Depending on fluid retention, the most effective areas are usually the abdomen and legs, but only because these are areas where fat tends to accumulate more easily, which is why the results are more noticeable than when applying pressotherapy on the back or arms. 

These treatments are carried out in specialized centers and under supervision, especially at the beginning of the treatment, to control what the needs, times, and types of pressure required are, and usually about 10 sessions are necessary to start noticing results.

In the same way, they can also be continued at home through pants and pressotherapy boots, shorts or abdominal belts specialized.

Is pressotherapy effective at home?

Many people in recent years have included pressotherapy devices in their homes, adapting them to their lives as a wellness element. Is a pressotherapy treatment at home effective? The answer is yes, but we must be very specific about the method and the machines to use to carry out a successful treatment. 

Nowadays we make many digital purchases and we must be well informed before acquiring a machine that gives us guarantees and is suitable for the treatment we need to perform. 

For this, when acquiring a presotherapy machine at home we must focus on several points:

• Guarantee of professional results, discarding those that do not have a certificate that has passed the corresponding quality criteria.
• An ergonomic design suitable for the user's size, ensuring there are no folds and that it can exert uniform pressure
• Timer and programs to choose between sequential or continuous massage
• Battery that guarantees the ability to perform sessions between 30 and 45 minutes

At Sizen we have a wide range of presotherapy machines at home that will perfectly adapt to your needs with all the guarantees and specifications you require.

What contraindications does presotherapy have?

Presotherapy is, in general, a beneficial and non-invasive medical aesthetic treatment, but we must not forget the medical conditions of the person starting this treatment.

Presotherapy is not indicated for patients with circulatory problems such as deep vein thrombosis, phlebitis, arteriosclerosis, or blood pressure issues. Likewise, it is not recommended for patients suffering from liver or kidney failure or if there are specific skin problems in the area to be treated.

In any case, the contraindications for the use of presotherapy are usually very specific and associated with certain clinical conditions. If you have doubts about whether it is a suitable treatment for you, you can consult it in our Presotherapy contraindications guide, where we conduct a detailed analysis of any possible restrictions in the application of the treatment. 

Can presotherapy be done while pregnant?

There is no fixed answer to this question; as in many others, each case must be analyzed individually. 

Due to the fluid retention that pregnant women suffer from, it is a very beneficial treatment for the legs, as it relaxes the muscles and reactivates circulation. 

On the other hand, and although it may seem obvious, it is not advisable to treat the abdomen. Here you can learn much more about presotherapy during pregnancy.

Why does pressotherapy really work?

We can define pressotherapy as a triple treatment: therapeutic, sports, and aesthetic. 

At a therapeutic level, pressotherapy is a method of alternating pressure that stimulates the lymphatic system and thereby improves the vascular system.

Specifically, its effectiveness is demonstrated in the treatment of edema, venous insufficiency, tired legs, fat accumulation, spider veins, varicose veins, inflammations, fluid retention, or muscle recovery (postoperative, bruises, or immobilizations) through the use of pressotherapy boots.

In the case of the use of pressotherapy for sports purposes is suitable for relieving the sensation of muscle soreness by helping eliminate lactic acid, oxygenate tissues, or relieve muscle damage. In this case, pressotherapy machines may vary depending on the body area to be treated, from full pressotherapy pants to pressotherapy sleeves or abdominal belts.

But probably the application that has most increased the use of pressotherapy for aesthetic purposes is among users seeking to reduce cellulite, reduce volume in specific areas, tone muscles, or improve postpartum recovery.

Does pressotherapy cause weight loss?

As we have already mentioned in other publications, this is a question we frequently encounter, and the answer is that pressotherapy alone does not cause weight loss. Although this is a denial applicable to almost any method used for weight loss, which alone will not be enough. We already know that it is useless to follow a strict diet if we do not exercise or vice versa. 

Pressotherapy reduces volume and redefines contours and musculature. It is very useful, but if fat accumulation is generalized throughout the body and no treatment is performed to help eliminate it, pressotherapy alone will not be able to remove such an amount of adipose tissue. 

But does it help to lose weight? Here the answer is undoubtedly yes. Pressotherapy facilitates lymphatic drainage and blood circulation. Thanks to this, we help make the channeling and elimination of fat more organic and faster, provided it is accompanied by exercise and a balanced diet that ensures good hydration.

In conclusion, we can say that it is true that pressotherapy can help improve weight loss processes, improve circulation, strengthen muscles, or eliminate fluids among many other benefits.

Thanks to SIZEN pressotherapy and the adaptation of habits, diets, and training, you can improve your physical shape and enhance your health and performance.