Guides to cellulite treatment, vacuum massage and infrared in Durbanville
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How many vacuum massage sessions do you need for cellulite?
Vacuum massage changes the look of cellulite gradually, so it is normally done as a course of sessions rather than once. There is no single number that suits everyone: it depends on the area, your skin and your goals. At Health Haven we suggest a plan at your first visit, then occasional top-ups.
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Endermologie vs Synergie: what's the difference?
Endermologie and Synergie are both mechanical vacuum massage treatments for the look of cellulite. Endermologie is LPG's brand and system; Synergie AMS is Dynatronics' system. The idea is the same: controlled suction and rhythmic movement over the skin. If you have had endermologie, a Synergie session will feel familiar.
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Does lymphatic drainage massage work, and is Synergie one?
Manual lymphatic drainage is a light, rhythmic massage technique used by trained therapists, mainly in the care of lymphoedema. Synergie is different: it is vacuum massage for the look of cellulite and body contouring, not manual lymphatic drainage. People often describe their legs feeling lighter after a massage-style treatment.
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Infrared sauna vs a normal sauna: which helps sore muscles?
A traditional sauna heats the air around you to a high temperature; far infrared warms your body directly at a lower air temperature. Many people find infrared gentler and easier to sit through. Both are used for relaxation and to ease muscle tension, and neither is a way to lose weight or a medical treatment.
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What is a Chi Machine, and who is it for?
A Chi Machine is a small motion machine that cradles your ankles and swings them gently from side to side while you lie down. The motion travels up through your legs, hips and back like a slow wave. You do nothing. It is used for relaxation and to loosen stiff muscles, and it suits most fitness levels.
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What happens at your first vacuum massage session?
You arrive in comfortable clothing, we talk through what you would like to work on, and you lie on the treatment bed while a handpiece uses gentle suction in slow, rhythmic movements over the area. It feels like a firm massage, with no needles and no recovery time. Afterwards you get dressed and carry on with your day.
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What actually causes cellulite?
Cellulite appears when fat beneath the skin pushes up against the fibrous bands that anchor the skin, creating dimples. It is very common, especially in women, and it is influenced by genetics, hormones, age and body composition. It is not a sign of poor health, and it can appear at any weight.
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