Can I shower after cupping?

Yes, you can take a lukewarm shower after a few hours. However, wait 24 hours before baths, sauna and pools, and 48 hours after hijama (wet cupping).

Can I exercise afterwards?

Light movement such as walking is fine straight away. Wait a day before hard training so the body can recover.

Do the cupping marks hurt?

Normally you only feel slight tenderness or tightness in the skin during the first day. The marks should not hurt when pressed the way a bruise does.

Can I get fewer marks?

Yes. We can adapt the treatment with lighter suction and shorter time per cup, which gives fewer and lighter marks.

Are the marks visible on all skin tones?

Yes, the marks show on all skin tones, but the contrast differs. On darker skin they often appear as a deeper shade rather than clearly red.

Cupping marks. What does the colour mean and how long do they last?

Round marks after cupping almost always raise questions. Are they dangerous? Does the colour mean anything? Here we explain how the marks appear, how the different shades are traditionally interpreted, what research actually says, and how to care for your skin in the days after your treatment in Malmö.