Endospheres is a mechanical massage, and the side effects its series report are those of a firm massage. In one maker series a third of nine women were sore after the procedure, like after a gym session, and about a fifth reported unpleasant sensations during it; another series reports slight tingling, a squeezing sensation and temporary redness. We do not describe it as having no side effects or no contraindications, because the maker's own FAQ excludes pregnancy and breastfeeding and asks for at least 30 days after hyaluronic acid fillers. The free consultation is with Dr Marie Duggan, GMC 7488383, at Endospheres Clinic, 8 Exhibition Road, London, SW7 2HF.
The side effects
- Soreness: after the procedure, in 33.3% of nine women in one maker series.
- Unpleasant sensations during the procedure: 22.2% in the same series.
- Tingling, a squeezing sensation and temporary redness: reported in another maker series.
- Bruising: in our experience possible with any firm massage in someone who bruises easily, and in our practice the operator adjusts the pressure with you.
Who the maker excludes
The maker's protocol strictly suggests not carrying out the treatment in pregnancy or breastfeeding, and asks for at least 30 days after hyaluronic acid fillers and at least 48 hours between sessions. Its papers also excluded cancer, blood clots, varicose veins, acute infection, skin disease, diabetes and lipoedema; we list none of these as a rule. We take your history at the free consultation, where Dr Marie Duggan says whether Endospheres is right for you.
How the device is classed
The maker's technical file classes Endospheres Therapy as an aesthetic massage appliance under the Low Voltage Directive, and we have found no medical-device CE certificate. The US FDA record is an establishment registration for a class I therapeutic massager with no 510(k); the FDA has neither approved it nor cleared it for cellulite. It is a massage device, and that is how we offer it, in a CQC registered clinic. The full guide covers the rest. The price is in writing at a free consultation, with a price match on any comparable written quote.
