Body · Dubai
Pressotherapy in Dubai
A non-invasive compression treatment that uses inflatable garments to apply controlled, rhythmic pressure across the legs, arms and body — supporting the movement of lymph and blood, easing fluid retention and aiding recovery. Each session is carried out under DHA-licensed medical supervision at our Business Bay clinic and matched to your goals at consultation.
- Duration
- 30–45 min
- Downtime
- None
- Sensation
- Gentle, pain-free
- Course
- Short course, spaced
What it is
Pressotherapy is a compression therapy that uses controlled, rhythmic air pressure applied through inflatable garments to support lymphatic drainage and circulation. It is non-invasive and requires no downtime.
Pressotherapy delivers mechanical lymphatic drainage. You wear segmented garments that inflate and deflate in sequence, applying gentle, rhythmic compression that follows the body’s natural drainage pathways. This encourages the lymphatic system to move fluid and supports healthy circulation, while you rest comfortably throughout.
It is commonly used to ease fluid retention and a feeling of heaviness in the legs, to support recovery after exercise, and to complement body-focused treatment plans. The experience is relaxing and pain-free, with most people noticing a lighter, less swollen feeling soon after a session.
At Shookra, pressotherapy is carried out under doctor-led clinical protocols. Your clinician reviews your health and goals first, confirms the treatment is suitable for you, and sets the pressure and programme to keep each session safe and comfortable.
Who it's for
Pressotherapy suits people who experience fluid retention, bloating or a heavy, tired feeling in the legs, as well as those looking to support circulation, recovery after training, or a wider body-treatment plan. It is a gentle, non-invasive option that can sit alongside other treatments rather than replacing them.
Because it is rhythmic and pressure-controlled, a session can be kept gentle for those new to compression therapy or adjusted as you progress. Your clinician confirms suitability at consultation and reviews your medical history, including any circulatory or vascular conditions, before treatment.
- Fluid retention and bloating
- Heavy, tired legs and poor circulation
- Sluggish lymphatic drainage
- Recovery after exercise or training
- Swelling and a feeling of heaviness
- Support for a wider body-treatment plan
Who it’s not for
A few situations mean it’s better to wait, or to choose a different treatment:
- Pregnancy
- A history of blood clots, deep vein thrombosis or other clotting or vascular conditions
- Significant heart or kidney conditions
- An active infection, open wound or skin condition in the treatment area
This isn’t exhaustive, and none of it rules you out on its own — your clinician confirms suitability at consultation.
What to expect
- 01
Consult & prepare
Your clinician reviews your health, goals and any relevant medical history, then confirms pressotherapy is suitable for you. You change into the compression garments and settle comfortably.
- 02
Compression session
The segmented garments inflate and deflate in sequence, applying gentle, rhythmic pressure that follows the body's drainage pathways. You rest throughout — the experience is relaxing and pain-free.
- 03
Finish & aftercare
The garments are removed and you can return to your day straight away — there is no downtime. Your clinician shares simple aftercare guidance, such as staying hydrated, to support results between sessions.
Physician note
On Pressotherapy
I view pressotherapy as a supportive therapy rather than a standalone fix. It is most useful for fluid retention, heavy legs and recovery, and it works best as part of a wider plan reviewed over a short course of sessions. Before I recommend it I take a proper history — circulatory and vascular conditions in particular need to be cleared first, which is why every session here is supervised.
Dr. Nihal HusseinAesthetic & Functional Medicine · DHA-licensedMedically reviewed Why Shookra
01Physician-led
Every protocol is planned and supervised by a DHA-licensed doctor.
02Measured, then treated
We read your skin before we treat it, so the plan fits you — not a template.
03Managed over time
Your care is tracked and adjusted as part of one practice, not one-off visits.
04Medical-grade
Clinical protocols and equipment, in a discreet Dubai clinic.
Questions
01What does pressotherapy feel like?
02Is there any downtime after pressotherapy?
03How many sessions will I need?
04When will I notice a difference?
05Is pressotherapy safe for everyone?
06What does pressotherapy cost at Shookra?
Licensed & Regulated
DHA-licensed. MOHAP-approved.
Every treatment is delivered at Shookra, a DHA-licensed medical facility in Dubai. Every physician and clinician on our team is DHA-licensed and works to clinical protocol. Our health communications are independently reviewed and approved by the UAE Ministry of Health & Prevention (MOHAP).
Shookra Polyclinic · DHA Facility Permit #3449309 · MOHAP Advertisement Licence T0UOE5NK-020526
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