What is hijama?
Hijama, also known as wet cupping, is a traditional practice with a long history in many cultures, including Islamic tradition. At Glow By Yaz in Bletchley, Milton Keynes, it is offered as a wellbeing treatment in a private room.
During the treatment, cups are placed on the skin, usually on the back, and suction gently draws the skin up into each cup. For wet cupping, the cups are then removed, a few small, shallow cuts are made on the skin with a sterile blade, and the cups are placed back over the same area to collect a small amount of blood before they are removed and the skin is cleaned.
To confirm with Yaz: Yaz to confirm the exact method she uses and the usual number of cupsHygiene and single-use equipment
Sterile, single-use cups and blades are used for each client and disposed of after your appointment. The treatment area is cleaned before and after the cupping.
To confirm with Yaz: hygiene standards in full (gloves, skin preparation, sharps and clinical waste disposal) and the clinic’s local authority skin-piercing registration, if applicableWho carries out your treatment
Hijama at Glow By Yaz is carried out by a trained practitioner, who will explain each step before starting and check that you are comfortable throughout.
To confirm with Yaz: Yaz’s hijama training and certification, with the training provider and dateWhat to expect on the day
You will be asked about your health and any medicines before the treatment begins, and you can ask questions at any point. You lie face down on the treatment couch with your back uncovered, so loose, comfortable clothing is a good idea.
Most people describe a pulling or tight feeling under the cups while the suction is on. The appointment ends with the skin being cleaned and any small cuts covered if needed.
To confirm with Yaz: appointment length (Booksy lists 50 minutes) and whether a consultation is needed firstAftercare and cup marks
Cupping usually leaves round marks where the cups sat. They can look like bruises and range from light pink to dark red or purple. The marks are temporary and normally fade over several days, sometimes up to two weeks. Small cuts from wet cupping are shallow and should be kept clean while they heal.
- keep the area clean and dry for the rest of the day
- avoid hot baths, saunas, steam rooms and swimming for at least 24 hours
- avoid strenuous exercise for the rest of the day
- wear loose clothing over the area
Hijama price
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Cupping (Hijama) | 50 minutes, as listed on Booksy | £45 |
Prices as listed on Booksy, last checked 21 October 2026.
Who should not have hijama
Hijama is for adults aged 18 and over. Please tell us about any health conditions or medicines before your appointment. Wet cupping is generally not carried out if you:
- are pregnant
- take blood-thinning medicines or have a bleeding or clotting disorder
- have broken, infected or inflamed skin, sunburn or open wounds in the area
- feel unwell on the day
