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mmHG
millimeters of mercury; the pressures applied to the body through techniques involving compression or other external forces used during various aesthetic procedures, treatments, and techniques.
Within this industry, mmHg describes the magnitude or intensity of pressure [positive and negative] applied in a specific area or through specific devices, such as compression garments, suction-based treatments, or other aesthetic modalities. It is a reference to the force or pressure in terms of millimeters of mercury to quantify the strength or level of compression exerted on the body.
For instance, certain compression garments or devices used in body contouring procedures indicates the pressure they exert in terms of mmHg to convey the intensity of compression applied to specific areas of the body. Similarly, techniques involving negative pressures (such as vacuum-assisted treatments) describe their suction force or pressure using mmHg to illustrate the strength of the vacuum or negative pressure applied during the procedure. There is also a level of mmHG to be considered from gravitational pulls and the effects this indirect pressure has on the body in regards to trauma remodeling.
The use of mmHg in this context helps standardize and communicate the level of pressure exerted during aesthetic procedures, ensuring consistent and safe application of these techniques to achieve desired outcomes while minimizing potential risks.
