VACUMED

Quick Intro

VACUMED® is an intermittent vacuum therapy (IVT) system that applies alternating gentle negative pressure to the lower body to encourage venous and lymphatic return. The concept stems from space-medicine lower-body negative pressure (LBNP) research and is used in sports and rehab settings for recovery support. At VEI Clinic Apgujeong, sessions are physician-screened and tailored to your goals.

What VACUMED (IVT) Does

• Alternating negative pressure around the hips/legs may help shift fluids, support microcirculation, and reduce heaviness/swelling sensations after activity or travel.
• The technology is inspired by LBNP systems developed to condition the cardiovascular system in microgravity; modern clinical devices adapt this principle for ground use.

Who It May Help (Case-by-Case)

• Active professionals & athletes: post-training leg recovery, delayed heaviness, or swelling sensations.
• Frequent flyers & people who stand through long shifts: support for leg comfort after long flights or workdays.
• Rehab & circulation support: adjunct to a broader plan set by your clinician.

Evidence Snapshot (Plain English)

• LBNP and IVT have a physiological rationale and are used in sports/rehab; early and applied studies describe circulation and recovery benefits, but outcomes vary and robust disease-specific evidence is still developing. We position VACUMED as a complement to standard care.

Safety & Who Should Avoid It

Not suitable (or requires specialist clearance) if you have:

• Unstable cardiovascular disease, uncontrolled hypertension, recent DVT/PE, significant varicosities with complications, severe peripheral arterial disease, advanced kidney/heart failure, pregnancy, open wounds on the sealed area, or implanted devices that could be affected by pressure changes.
• Recent surgery or acute injury → we’ll time sessions appropriately.

You’ll complete a medical questionnaire and vitals check before your first session.

Visit Flow (Typically 35–55 Minutes)

• Brief medical screen → goals, history, meds; vitals and leg exam
• Session setup → comfortable reclined position; waist seal fitted
• VACUMED program → automated cycles of negative pressure & ambient phases (usually 20–30 minutes)
• Cool-down & plan → hydration, mobility cues, and when to schedule the next session

Device programs and pressure ranges are preset, indication-specific, and overseen by a clinician.

How to Prepare & Aftercare

• Hydrate, wear soft/stretch pants or shorts, remove sharp accessories at the waist.
• Light snack if you’re prone to dizziness; avoid heavy meals right before.
• After: walk for a few minutes, continue oral hydration, and follow your mobility/strength plan.

Common mild effects: temporary lightness/tightness at the seal, transient leg warmth; occasional lightheadedness if you are underhydrated. Tell us if symptoms persist or you feel unwell.

Pricing & Transparency

Session pricing depends on the duration and program chosen after screening. You’ll receive a clear quote before treatment and an itemized English receipt for reimbursement.