Cellulite and stubborn fatty deposits can be a side effect of aging, genetics or simply leading an unhealthy lifestyle but there are several ways to sculpt and tone the body to achieve an ‘ideal’ silhouette. While
liposuction can help get rid of excess fat, it won’t help smooth out cellulite or give the body a sleek and sculpted look.
Treatments such as Lypossage are designed to release the congested tissue so that the skin appears firmer, tighter and more toned. Lypossage is a non-invasive treatment derived from physical therapy and deep tissue massage, offering a non-surgical option for trimming down and toning up many common problem areas.
How Lypossage Works
Lypossage is a special blend of massage modalities that includes deep lymphatic drainage techniques deep tissue release. Since cellulite and fatty deposits are often the result of poor circulation, these massage techniques can help improve blood flow to these areas so that the body can release the toxin buildup naturally. The Lypossage technique was developed by Charles W. Wiltsie III, an internationally recognized massage therapy educator and practitioner. His work as been published in Massage and Bodywork Magazine, and he has documented several case studies with positive results.
Lypossage Treatments - What To Expect
Lypossage is designed to cleanse the body of lymphatic fluid that often creates bulges and make the body prone to developing cellulite. Deep tissue massage and lymphatic drainage techniques have long been used in alternative medicine to keep the body functioning at a healthy level, especially after surgery or pregnancy. Lypossage is an adaptation of these techniques, and works by toning up the muscles, tightening up the skin and increasing circulation throughout the body.
Lypossage treatments can be performed in three ‘zones’: the lower body (hips, buttocks, lower abdomen and thighs); the upper abdomen and back (including the décolleté and arms), and the face and neck. The massage is designed to reduce the appearance of cellulite, firm up and tighten the skin, and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. It is an all natural treatment that offers several benefits.
Where to Get Lypossage Treatments
Lyopossage is currently being rolled out into medical spas and day spas around the country, and may accompany other skin tightening and firming treatments such as body wraps and sauna therapy. It is one of the few all-natural treatments designed that can not only release congested fatty tissue but also help firm and tighten up the skin.
You may be a good candidate for Lypossage if you are:
- Recovering from pregnancy
- Need to lose 5-7 ‘vanity’ pounds
- Eating a healthy diet and exercising but not seeing any results
- Battling fatigue or muscle and joint pain
Lypossage treatments are not designed for stress relief or relaxation, although they may improve feelings of well-being a few days after the initial treatment. Lypossage is designed to increase blood flow throughout the treated area and release excess fluid and toxin buildup; this may lead to increased bowel movements as the body starts flushing the toxins and fluids away, but the end result is a sleeker, firmer and more sculpted appearance.