Calum Best reveals graphic cupping procedure
Note: This article includes graphic photos – including blood – as part of a health/alternative therapy treatment.
Whether or not you've just finished your Monday afternoon snack, Calum Best's latest medical venture is sure to curdle the stomach.
The reality star and son of footballer George Best has shared an array of photos detailing the 'cupping procedure' he's recently undertaken. The cups are placed along his body and the back of the head, where a small incision is made and then a mini vacuum is created to draw out the blood.
Calum revealed that he undergoes the treatment to help flush out toxins and encourage the kidneys to clean the blood.
Posting the gnarly pictures on his Facebook account, he wrote: "Look away if (you're) squeamish or don't like blood. I am all about alternative medicines and treatments."
You've been warned!
The star's treatment was located at Abdelkader Cupping Clinic in Kennington, South London.
Calum further explained the surgical process, adding: "A small incision is made on areas for cupping including the back of my head - the most intense/grim/fascinating part!!
"Coconut oil and honey (are) applied, then (the) wet cupping procedure starts with a slight vacuum pump. No pain – just a new tight feeling of skin all over, Honestly, no blood or mess.
"The dark congealed blood can be filled with toxins from over the years. Yes, your kidneys do this for you, but they can always do with some help."
This isn't the only procedure he's undergone either – Calum previously had three hair transplants at Crown Clinic in Manchester – treated by Asim Shahmalak, who deals in celebrity clients.
Calum reflected on the work done to his hair, saying: "I have been losing my hair since my early 20s. Nature's plan was for me to have thin and patchy hair across the top of my scalp.
"But the great thing is, we don't have to follow nature's plan... The difference in my self-esteem is immeasurable."
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