Anti-Cellulite Massage

Anti-cellulite massage is an intensive manual technique for areas where the skin loses its smoothness and localized fat deposits build up: the thighs, buttocks, and abdomen. The massage boosts blood flow and lymph movement, helps reduce swelling, and makes the skin firmer.

At Medest, it is performed by a specialist in manual techniques who adjusts the pressure to your skin, sensitivity, and goal, whether that is a general full-body massage or focused work on specific areas.

Who it is for

• “orange peel” skin on the thighs and buttocks;
• swelling and heaviness in the legs by the end of the day;
• localized folds on the abdomen, below the navel and around the waist;
• loss of skin firmness after weight loss or childbirth (with clearance from your supervising physician);
• maintaining results when you already exercise and watch your diet.

How the procedure works

Before the first session, the specialist asks about your general health, chronic conditions, and the condition of your veins, and clarifies which areas concern you. Oil or cream is then applied to the skin, and the areas are worked with deep kneading, rubbing, and grasping movements.

The massage is noticeably firm: the skin turns red and warms up, which is a normal response to increased blood flow. You do not need to put up with strong pain. If the sensations are too intense, say so, and the specialist will reduce the pressure.

Massage options

• Anti-cellulite massage of the legs, thighs, and abdomen — focused work on the most common problem areas, 40-minute session.
• Full-body lipomodeling massage — a sculpting technique for correcting the body silhouette, 1-hour session.
• Full-body anti-cellulite massage — complete work on all areas, 1 hour 30 minute session.

Abdominal massage targets the folds below the navel and around the waist, while buttock massage targets muscle tone and skin texture. The specialist will suggest the right option for you at your first visit.

How many sessions you need and when results appear

Anti-cellulite massage works as a course. After the first session, the skin usually looks smoother, while visible changes in texture appear gradually. The specialist determines the number of sessions and the interval between them at the consultation, based on your skin condition, how pronounced the cellulite is, and your goals.

It is important to understand that massage does not replace weight loss. It improves the condition of the skin and tissues and reduces swelling, and the result lasts better when combined with physical activity, drinking enough water, and a balanced diet.

Who performs it

Diana Akopovna Alagezyan is a specialist in manual techniques, a kinesiologist, and a spa technologist with 30 years of experience. She graduated from the Armenian State Institute of Physical Culture, is a certified specialist in lipomodeling and lymphatic drainage body massage, and is a certified specialist and trainer for Pevonia Botanica, Cellcosmet, VIP-Line, and BeautyLizer.

How to prepare

• avoid a heavy meal right before the session;
• let the specialist know about varicose veins, blood pressure problems, pregnancy, or recent surgery;
• if there is irritation, scrapes, or sunburn in the massage area, it is better to reschedule the session;
• after the massage, drink some water and give your body a few minutes to rest.

If you are choosing between manual and device-based methods, take a look at BeautyLizer Hardware Massage and the article on which massage to choose for swollen legs.