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A cupping appointment is easier when preparation and aftercare are covered first. A few details can help you plan around possible marks.

Planning around your week

Cupping is easier to understand, and to enjoy, when you talk about preparation and aftercare before the cups go on. Dr Christine Shen, Acupuncturist, will want to know about sensitive skin, recent procedures such as cosmetic treatments or surgery, and any reaction you have had to cupping in the past.

It also helps to mention your plans for the days ahead. If you have a swimming carnival, a wedding, a tight-fitting outfit or an important training session coming up, visible circular marks might matter to you. Christine can take that into account when deciding where and how strongly to apply the cups.

During and after the session

Let Christine know straight away if a cup pulls uncomfortably, if anything feels like it is burning, or if you become dizzy. Suction can be eased or a cup removed at any time.

Before you head home, ask which skin changes are normal and how long they may last, along with what to do if an area looks or feels unusual. One clear, personal aftercare plan is far more helpful than a pile of rules gathered from the internet.

Measuring what matters

Choose an everyday activity or symptom before treatment that you would like to revisit at your next appointment. When you return, talk about that activity along with your comfort and how well your skin recovered. Marks are only one piece of the picture; continuing should depend on your goal, how you responded and the alternatives.

Drinking water and dressing in loose layers on the day can also make the visit more comfortable.

Booking cupping in Lane Cove

If you are on a tight schedule, choose a session time that leaves a little breathing room afterwards. Christine offers cupping at the Lane Cove clinic and is happy to go over the preparation steps when you book.