Vacuum therapy
Vacuum Therapy — Contour & Lift Pass
Cosmetic smoothing and a temporarily lifted appearance; supports comfort and a spa experience.
What am I doing?
Suction cups or a vacuum handpiece moved over oiled skin as part of a cosmetic contouring and lymphatic-style service.
Where am I doing it?
Buttocks · Outer and back thighs · Abdomen · Upper back
How do I do it safely?
Suction level low enough that movement stays smooth and comfortable.
What do I do next?
Document the session, give aftercare and set the follow-up.
Movement pattern
Keep the handpiece moving — slow, overlapping, continuous.
- 1Oil generously. The cups must glide, not grab.
- 2Upward sweeps. Work upward and outward in long, smooth passes.
- 3Even coverage. Overlap passes so you don't create rings or stripes.
- 4Watch the skin. Stop before marks or bruising form — heavy bruising is not the goal.
Technique demonstration
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Manufacturer / Instructor Approved Settings
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Intensity / power level
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Duration per area
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Frequency / mode
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Sessions per week
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Notes from instructor
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Set up
Supplies needed
Massage oil or approved slip product · Clean towels · Cup set cleaned and disinfected · Barrier for the bed
Client positioning
Prone with support under ankles for buttocks and thighs; supine for abdomen. Fully draped except the working area.
Provider positioning
Stand at the side you are treating; switch sides rather than over-reaching.
Handpiece positioning
Cups seated on well-oiled skin; move steadily so suction never stays in one place.
Areas to avoid
- Directly over the spine
- Varicose veins
- Bruised, fragile or thin skin
- Behind the knee and other lymph-dense hollows unless taught
- Any area excluded by your instructor
Common beginner mistakes
- Too much suction, leaving bruises
- Leaving cups stationary
- Not enough oil
- Working over the spine or varicose veins
Safety reminders
- Bruising is not a sign of a good treatment.
- Disinfect cups between clients per your sanitation protocol.
- Photograph and document any marking.
Stop
Stop treatment if any of the following happen: Pain; Rapid bruising or broken capillaries; Skin fragility you did not notice at screening; Client requests a stop. Do not resume until the situation has been appropriately evaluated.
Documentation reminders
- Suction level used (approved range)
- Areas treated
- Any marking observed
- Client tolerance
Aftercare considerations
- Instructor-approved vacuum aftercare.
- Common themes: hydration, gentle movement, reporting persistent marks.
Mini quiz
A client asks for stronger suction so it 'works better.' What is the appropriate answer?
Educational use only. SculptCoach does not diagnose conditions and does not replace manufacturer instructions, professional training, state or local requirements, or medical advice. Always follow the settings and protocols approved by your instructor and your device manufacturer.