Here’s What You Need to Know About Vacuum Therapy

Vacuum Therapy – Overview

When it comes to cosmetic treatments for body contouring, more people are embracing noninvasive methods. This is understandable because such procedures come with fewer risks and side effects.

One such procedure is vacuum therapy, which can be used to tone and tighten breasts and buttocks. Unlike a Brazilian butt lift, this procedure does not involve making incisions and typically does not require downtime.

While this is preferable, there are more things you need to know about vacuum therapy before spending your money on it.

What is Vacuum Therapy?

As we have previously mentioned, vacuum therapy is a method for toning specific areas of the body. It uses a massage technique that lifts the skin in the targeted area using a device with suction cups.

Originally, this device was used in treating scars from burns but it has since evolved into a non-invasive butt lift method. Some studies suggest potential benefits in skin therapy; however, vacuum therapy is not widely recognized for closing up skin abscesses.

The therapy is also referred to as depressomassage or vacuotherapy, but it does not offer the same effects as surgical butt and breast lifts

Sometimes, the therapy can be used to treat cellulite.

Does the Vacuum Therapy Lift and Sculpt the Butt?

Essentially, vacuum therapy is more of deep massage therapy than a butt-lifting procedure. It may tone the butt by reducing cellulite appearance, exfoliating the skin, and reducing muscle tension.

If performed consistently, vacuum therapy can make your skin look toned and tighter hence creating the illusion of a butt lift.

What Does Research Say?

Regrettably, there is not much scientific backing to support vacuum therapy as a butt-lifting technique. A section of experts even states that the effects of the therapy are minimal or temporary at best.

Usually, the procedure is endorsed as a follow-up to invasive surgeries like liposuction.

Results Will Not be Permanent

One of the disadvantages of this therapy is that after a while, you will revert to your initial look. Therefore, if you want to get more permanent results, you may opt for surgical procedures like implants, fat transfer, and liposuction.

Talk to a doctor first to find out if you are eligible for the same.

Is the Vacuum Therapy Safe? What are the Known Side Effects?

Since vacuum therapy is a non-invasive procedure, it typically comes with fewer side effects compared to invasive surgeries. Common side effects may include temporary tightness or slight pain after a session.

You may also experience slight swelling.

How Much Does Vacuum Therapy Cost?

The cost of vacuum therapy varies, and it is often determined by factors like the size of the treatment area, your provider, and your location.

Some providers charge per hour, while others charge per session, so you should also keep that in mind.

You also want to remember that you may need several treatments to achieve the desired results and that the results are not permanent.

Vacuum therapy is a cosmetic procedure and is, therefore, unlikely to be covered by medical insurance.

In that regard, you may want to discuss promotions and discounts with your provider especially if you intend to get several therapy sessions.

Your Provider Plays a Huge Role

Even though it is not a medical procedure, vacuum therapy should be performed by a certified practitioner, which also applies to all cosmetic procedures.

To that end, you should ask pertinent questions about experience, training, and reputation when looking for a provider to handle your therapy.

A worthy practitioner should have a portfolio where you can look at their previous work.

Avoid facilities offering vacuum therapy at a lower price tag without credentials to back them up.

Conclusion

Granted, vacuum therapy can potentially tone and lift your butt with no side effects or downtime but the efficacy of the therapy remains questionable.

If you still want to try the procedure at this point, you should ensure that you understand and consider all the time and costs involved—it takes multiple sessions to see results, and they are not permanent.

It would be best to talk to a certified cosmetic surgeon about available options. Depending on your goals and situation, they will be able to recommend the best course of action.

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Current Version
January 29, 2022
Written By
Shubham Grover
March 27, 2024
Updated By
Daniyal Haider, MD

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