Cellulite is a very common and harmless skin condition that causes lumpy, dimpled flesh on the thighs, hips, buttocks, and abdomen. This condition is most prevalent in women. It makes skin appear dimpled or bumpy and is sometimes described as having a cottage cheese or orange peel texture. You can see mild cellulite only if you pinch your skin in an area where you have cellulite, such as your thighs. Cellulite that is more severe makes the skin appear rumpled and bumpy with areas of peaks and valleys.
There are no known cures for cellulite, but there are effective methods for reducing the appearance of it. Here are a few ways to eliminate cellulite:
Vacuum Cups, made of acrylic, glass, or silicone, are molded in clever ways to work like vacuums, delivering a “reverse massage” when placed over the skin. The cups are positioned over the area of cellulite and then are squeezed and released against the skin. They pull, lift, and stretch connective fibrous tissues to encourage the circulation of nutrient-rich blood and flush away toxins through lymphatic system drainage. As a result, cupping can break up and smooth lumpiness on the skin.
When delivered deep into the skin, Radiofrequency (RF) energy helps destroy fat cells which are then naturally eliminated from the body through the lymphatic system. Also, the heat created by RF energy encourages the body to increase collagen and elastin production, thus firming and volumizing the skin. Before an RF treatment, a gel is applied to the treatment area to lubricate the skin and create an additional barrier between the skin and the handpiece. The handpiece is then applied to the skin and glided across the treatment area. The goal is to heat the skin to 42 degrees Celsius, which will further promote the production of collagen and elastin. When the procedure is complete, a soothing gel, lotion, or cool compress is applied to the skin.
Lipolaser is a non-invasive treatment that stimulates the natural release of excess fat in the body without destroying or structurally altering adipose tissue or nearby organs. This unique technique performs procedures for fat removal, body shaping, and cellulite. As the excess fat is released, the appearance of cellulite begins to diminish as well. A lipolaser treatment consists of lipolaser pads being placed on the desired area, then strapped to the body with Velcro straps. Treatments usually last about 40 minutes and only cause a slight warm sensation in the immediate area.
Endermologie is an FDA-approved massage system that research has proven to help reduce body circumference. During the treatment, a licensed professional glides a handpiece across the desired area while the vacuum massage rollers and radiofrequency massage the skin to improve lymph flow and contour the body. The ultimate result is the reduction of cellulite, tighter skin, and improved body tone.
If you're a licensed professional, looking to expand your services or want to provide cellulite reduction services, here are a few systems that provide the treatments above:
Curv comes with a set of 12 cups and 3 rollers, ranging in different sizes, making treating multiple parts of the body feasible.
Restore comes with 3 Radiofrequency handpieces and a Vacuum RF handpiece which is great for Cellulite Cupping and RF!
Snella is an extremely powerful and effective lipolaser system.
The ZoShape is an incredibly safe non-invasive Endermologie body contouring treatment highly renowned for its visible results that begin to accumulate after just one session!