Myostimulation of the body for weight loss: features and warnings during the procedure
Myostimulation is a cosmetic procedure during which the body is exposed to weak discharges of electricity. Initially, it was used in the treatment of injuries and in the rehabilitation process, but over time it began to be prescribed to combat excess weight and cellulite.
Peculiarities
For the procedure, special devices are used – myostimulators. Such mid-frequency generators are effective in the fight against obesity, when ordinary physical activity does not work. The muscle stimulator sends an impulse to the nerve endings, as a result of which the muscles begin to actively contract.
Myostimulation of the body involves all muscle groups, even deeply located, which is almost impossible to achieve with conventional training. In this case, a person does not need to do anything. Therefore, such procedures are also called fitness for the lazy. But if you want to consolidate the result, and not just lose weight for a short time, then physical activity is simply necessary. You do not need to torture yourself for hours in the gym, a simple daily set of exercises or a half-hour run will be enough.
Myostimulation of muscles has a beneficial effect on the entire body:
- restores and strengthens muscles;
- improves fat metabolism;
- eliminates clamps;
- normalizes the work of the heart and blood vessels;
- relieves fatigue;
- accelerates the outflow of lymph from tissues;
- saturates the upper layers of the skin with oxygen;
- corrects posture;
- prevents the occurrence of blood clots and internal bleeding;
- removes cellulite and swelling.
Most often, myostimulation from cellulite is complemented by other procedures that allow you to quickly restore smoothness and silkiness to the skin, and slimness and fit to the body. With an integrated approach, the expected result is always achieved faster.
Pros and cons
Myostimulation for weight loss has the following advantages:
- Positive changes are not only in terms of weight loss. The whole body improves: the condition of the skin improves, it becomes more dense and elastic, the walls of blood vessels are strengthened, blood flow and the work of the gastrointestinal tract are normalized, metabolism is accelerated.
- It is possible to get any result in accordance with your desires, for example, remove extra centimeters only in the waist area, work out the relief of the abdomen, eliminate cellulite on the hips and legs.
- There is no recovery period as such after the procedure. After the session, you can go about your usual activities.
- Complications and side effects are almost non-existent (if contraindications are taken into account).
Of the minuses, it should be mentioned that figure correction with the help of myostimulation alone will not give the expected effect, massages, lymphatic drainage, absorbable procedures, and muscle toning are also needed. If an inexperienced doctor or operator comes across who chooses the wrong program and does not pay enough attention to preparation, then health problems may worsen after the session.
The results depend on which muscle stimulator is used, the correct implementation of the technique, the current state of health, the number of extra pounds, the presence or absence of additional measures (other procedures, diet, physical activity). After the first session, the effect is noticeable immediately – the volumes decrease by an average of 1-3 cm, then the process slows down. After a course of procedures, you can count on losing 5-6 cm.
How is the procedure of myostimulation
Special preparation is not required, but it is advisable to take a shower to remove dead cells on the skin and particles of fat, which can serve as an obstacle to the deep penetration of electrical impulses.
Procedure steps:
- The patient is comfortably positioned on the couch, having removed all metal jewelry from the body.
- The cosmetologist applies a contact gel to the treated area, applies stationary electrodes, fixing them with plasters, straps or suction cups.
- After that, the specialist turns on the muscle stimulator, having previously selected a program with the desired mode and duration. Unpleasant sensations, burning, pain should not be. Only a slight tingling or tingling is possible.
- After completing the program, the beautician turns off the device, removes the electrodes, rinses off the gel and applies a soothing cream to the skin.
The duration of the course is calculated by a specialist – a doctor or a cosmetologist. With a mild form of cellulite, 5 sessions may be enough, and in some cases 15 will not be enough. The fact is that the thicker the fat layer, the weaker the impulse reaches the muscles, which reduces the effect of training. The specialist also determines the strength of the current depending on the purpose and individual characteristics of the body.
The procedure can be carried out at home by purchasing a special portable device, but the results will not be as noticeable, since the equipment has little power. Devices for home use are good for strengthening muscles or maintaining their tone.
Contraindications
Electromyostimulation for weight loss is not allowed for everyone. The list of contraindications is quite long:
- as always, this is pregnancy and breastfeeding;
- any inflammation and skin diseases;
- kidney failure;
- epilepsy;
- oncological neoplasms;
- disruptions in the work of the heart;
- urinary and cholelithiasis;
- poor blood clotting;
- the presence of a pacemaker;
- blood clots;
- any disease in the acute phase.
Therefore, before a course of procedures, it is necessary to consult a doctor and a physiotherapist in order to reduce the likelihood of negative consequences and complications to zero.
Myostimulation in cosmetology is prescribed quite often, but the procedure should not be considered a panacea. Reviews confirm that this method works well only in combination with a diet and properly selected physical activity. If you urgently need to correct individual areas of the figure for some important event, then myostimulation is one of the best options.