Emma Louise Connolly shared her go-to £38 gadget for getting rid of water retention after giving birth, and shoppers say it left them with ‘virtually no cellulite’ after 2 weeks
As any new mum knows, post-partum recovery comes with a whole host of different challenges for your body to overcome. But one many may not quite know how to tackle is water retention.
Whilst it’s absolutely normal for your body to retain extra water following pregnancy, if you want help with getting rid of it, Emma Louise Connolly has shared an ingenious gadget that she’s been using regularly after giving birth 12 weeks ago. Sharing a video of herself using the Tesmed Manual Anti-Cellulite Massager on Instagram, Emma wrote: “If you struggle with water retention (mine has been a LOT post second pregnancy) this thing is AMAZING. Have used morning and night since 6 weeks PP [post-partum].”
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In the video, Emma showed how she fastened the device around areas like her thighs and stomach and rolled it back and forth, helping encourage your body to move the retained water along and stop it from collecting in certain areas. You can still pick up the gadget for £37.87 on Amazon, and it’s said to help with a myriad of things like reducing cellulite and boosting your skin’s elasticity.
To use the Tesmed Manual Anti-Cellulite Massager simply clamp it around the body part you want to use it on, then roll back and forth (or up and down) in slow, controlled movements. It uses a combination of converging rollers, which help to lift and firmly squeeze your skin, and diverging rollers that stretch and smooth it.
This helps to improve elasticity and acts as a deep tissue massage, encouraging your body to flush out any trapped fluids which can cause bloating and swelling. It has an adjustable width, and you only need to use it for three minutes a day to see results.
One thing to be aware of, though, is that because of how deeply the Tesmed Manual Anti-Cellulite Massager massages your skin, it is likely that you’ll end up with some redness and small bruises directly after. These should quickly go down, but it’s advised you start with light pressure for one minute a day and build up from there.
Whilst Emma’s device uses manual pressure and stimulation, if you want something that requires a little less physical effort you could try out the Beurer CM50 Vibrating Cellulite Massager, £44.99. The small hand-held device has similar wheel mechanisms to Emma’s Amazon gadget, with an added vibration setting which means less exertion from you.
You could also try out the Depsoul Cellulite Massager which is on sale on Amazon down from £119.99 to £67.48. Instead of rollers, it has a flat massage head which features heat settings and 10 different massage functions to encourage lymphatic drainage and muscle relaxation.
However Emma’s Tesmed Manual Anti-Cellulite Massager has gotten rave reviews from Amazon shoppers for its noticeable effects. With over 1200 five star reviews – not to mention Emma’s approval – it definitely seems like a winner.
One wrote: “outstanding. Yes, I used it with weight training and losing a bit of weight, but I could not be happier with the results. I thought I would never shift my cellulite (50 year old female), but am delighted to be wrong. If you’re good at keeping routines (I do a few minutes morning and evening), then I would strongly recommend this.”
Another wrote: “Was sceptical if this would work, I use it with cellulite oil and I can definitely see improvements only downside it causes lots small bruises so need to take arnica tablets.”
Whilst someone else agreed: “I can’t believe how well this works and with minimal effort! I’m seriously impressed, every woman should have one! My legs have gone from very disgusting, very lumpy uneven skin to smooth legs l used to have in my 20s! (I’m in my 50s) l can now wear skirts again, absolutely overjoyed, l just wish l had taken before and after photos because it has to be seen to be believed. I’m even ordering a spare because I’m scared to death it will break, though it is robust, but l don’t want to live in leggings ever again!”
Some were less impressed with the Tesmed Manual Anti-Cellulite Massager, writing: “Okay, I guess. I get tiny bruises every time I use it and have to stop for a few days. I like the sensation and at first I had this intense itching, but I don’t have that anymore. I use it primarily after a heavy workout. You have to fit this into your daily routine to see the benefits– sometimes I’m lazy to use it.”
With another saying: “It’s a bit difficult to use.”
However others raved about it, with one happy shopper writing: “I have only used it once, 5 mins on each thigh, and I swear that it has smoothed it out by 30-40%. The dimples are still there but they are not as deep. And my legs feel more smooth and less dimply when touching them. Even my husband agrees!! I will carry on using it but I don’t think it will take long before it’s all smooth. Really good value for money. It’s a bit boring to use, but maybe put an interesting podcast on in the background.”