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Cellulite is super common and nothing to be self-conscious about.
It is recognizable by its bumps and dimples most often located on the thighs, buttocks, and hips.
And if you do, there are plenty of treatment options to consider.
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If you are interested in trying something to lessen the appearance of cellulite, cupping could be your answer.
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Bruising will remain as a sign that something needs to be healed deep within the muscle layer.
“I think of the cupping marks as somewhat diagnostic,” Youngs adds.
Therefore, those areas are ones that need healing," he says.
Does Cupping Improve Cellulite?
However, cupping can improve blood flow, stimulate lymphatic drainage and break down fat cells.
Youngs says there are several variables that can be responsible for cellulite.
you’re able to choose to do either stationary cupping or running cupping," says Youngs.
However, Youngs notes that stationary cupping is used more often, as moving the cups can create discomfort.
Your skin needs to grow accustomed to the treatment when starting out.
Any pain means there is too much suction.
Remove the cup and start over.
“Instead, there may be marks due to underlying health imbalances that have a similar appearance to bruising.
you could take oral arnica or put topical arnica on the site.”
Youngs likes to usea topical herbal formula.
It’s a blend commonly used in mixed martial arts to speed the healing of bruising and injuries.
It is the combination of these methods that helps your entire body, he notes.
Cupping may break up stagnation and move blood, increase circulation and lymphatic drainage, Snyder says.
Cupping may also resolve issues that are sometimes deep in the fascia and muscle layers to reduce cellulite.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, cellulite is seen a being triggered by stagnation or blockage of blood flow.
It was cleared by the FDA in 2023 and requires local anesthesia.
Cellfina is another minimally invasive treatment that uses microblades to treat cellulite.
There are also non-invasive procedure available on the market such asendermologie, a equipment providing deep tissue massage.
The bottom line is there are a variety of available treatments for cellulite.
A combination of these methods can be used depending on your needs.
It is important to consult a board-certified dermatologist when considering your options.
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