For get rid of cellulite, the specialists never cease to compete in imagination to propose more or less effective solutions. In recent months, a technique has been on the rise. She bears the name of madotherapySometimes maderotherapy. On social networks, many practitioners praise the merits of what they call a “revolution” with a lot of before and after photos.
Madotherapy: what is the principle?
So, should we trust the claims touted on the web and in beauty salons? “Madotherapy is a technique that comes from the Orient. Some attribute Colombian origins to it, but basically it is the Orient that is its precursor. It is a massage with small wooden tools in various shapes. Each one being studied to fit the curves of the different parts of the body. to drain, to tone and also to relieve muscle pain…”, explains Olfa Perbal, director of the Institute of the same name.
A method that she has also patented. By massaging the areas of the skin where the famous orange peel hides, we reproduce a mixture of rolling palpation and lymphatic drainage. Thus, the skin becomes smoother, firmer, blood circulation improves and lymphatic circulation is regulated.
How effective against cellulite?
“Warning, this is not a gentle massage, but a dynamic and toning one. You may end up with a few small bruises after the first session. But it all depends on the type of cellulite, because there are 3 types: fibrous, aqueous and Aqueous is the “simplest” to eliminate“, specifies the specialist.
Beware of contraindications. This vigorous massage is not recommended for people with skin diseases, hypertension, heart problems, etc. Do not hesitate to check with your doctor the compatibility of madotherapy with your state of health.
Madotherapy: who to contact?
To choose the right practitioner, opt for vigilance. “Do not hesitate to ask questions. Ask for diplomas, background. Has the practitioner attended a school of physiotherapy or aesthetics? Has she completed specific training in madotherapy? She must be able to provide you with supporting documents, certificates or diplomas. We do not improvise madotherapist. It requires a precise technique learned with experts, not during a brief internship!”, Olfa Perbal alert.
And if the first session causes bruises or hematomas we must advise you correctly. Even if they disappear quickly, the practitioner should be able to give you advice on this. “We always recommend taking doses of arnica, or helichrysum essential oil for example”, adds the expert. Finally, the last precaution, beware of prices that are too low. The technique requires not only extensive training, but also some energy. It is necessary to count on average 75 euros per session for approximately 45 minutes.
