The most common forms of cupping therapy are dry and wet cupping.
During a wet cupping session, the therapist burns some herbs in the cup. Once the fire extinguishes, the therapist places the cup on the body. Next, the therapist uses a sterile scalpel to lightly score the skin. Suction is then applied again for another three to five minutes. Once the cups are removed, an antibiotic ointment is applied to the treated area.
Dry cupping therapy is less invasive. The therapist simply strategically places the cups on the area of the body to be treated and uses a cupping hand pump to create a vacuum between the cup and the skin.