Cellulite Solutions
Smoother Contours Ahead
We understand how frustrating it can be to do “all the right things” with dietand exercise, yet still face stubborn cellulite dimples and folding skin in the mirror!
Even our most fit clients, women who compete in fitness competitions and are at or below their “ideal weight”, battle with the appearance of cellulite on areas such as the buttocks and thighs!
The fact is that cellulite affects the vast majority of adult women to some degree regardless of age, body habitus, diet and exercise routine. It is a genetic, age, hormone and lifestyle related condition which is typically frustrating because of its resistance to “do-it-yourself” interventions.
With Morpheus 8 we can simultaneously destroy unwanted fat cells AND tighten and smooth the overlying skin.
Getting to the Root Causes of Cellulite
To understand what truly improves cellulite and why, you need to understand the “anatomy of cellulite”, and it’s not as hard as you may think. Understand the real contributing factors, and select interventions which have been clinically proven to impact those factors, and you are on the path to smoother skin.
Thinning Skin and Skin Laxity
As we get older, our skin loses collagen and elastin. This process begins in our late 20’s and progresses over time. Although topical creams may temporarily hydrate and reduce the appearance of skin irregularities, they do little if anything to change what is going on beneath the skin regardless of the hype and promises made in ads and on the internet. A good skincare regime is always a good idea. All of our cellulite treatment options stimulate new collagen and elastin formation which will both smooth and tighten the overlying skin.
Fat Cell Hypertrophy
Age, hormonal shifts and weight gain cause our existing fat cells to swell. These inflated cells then push up against the tough fibrous bands, worsening the appearance of cellulite. Interventions proven to shrink fat cell size are weight loss (which will be effective to a point, but will likely not eliminate the appearance) and interventions which result in Lipolysis-such as Venus Bliss. Lipolysis is the release of triglycerides from the existing fat cells, which causes them to shrink down in size. The Venus Bliss device also has applicators which permanently destroy/eliminate fat cells- a process called Apoptosis. Morpheus 8 eliminates unwanted fat cells through heat delivered to the subcutaneous fat via microneedling.
Fibrous Bands/ Fascia
Fibrosis is a process which affects the fibrous bands which separate the fat lobules into compartments. This process causes the bands to stiffen and shrink/retract- which results in the downward pull/dimpling we see at the skin surface. This is a key mechanism in the formation of cellulite, and one which must be targeted if a treatment is to have any type of a long lasting and meaningful effect. These bands can be "cut" manually or surgically.
The Most Advanced Treatment Options
- Morpheus 8 BODY with Burst Technology: this is our most advanced form of treatment for cellulite. Morpheus 8 is a form of micro needling with heat, which is generated by radiofrequency (RF) energy. With Morpheus 8 Body we are able to treat at multiple skin levels simultaneously, even destroying unwanted fat cells based on our depth selection, and simultaneously smooth and tighten the overlying skin. Most clients will require 3 sessions to achieve their desired results. Yearly maintenance treatment is advised.
- Sofwave: A no downtime option to smooth the overlying skin while simultaneously tightening! A series of 3 sessions is recommended, followed by yearly maintenance.
- Venus Bliss (Fat Destruction and Skin Tightening): combines Laser, Radiofrequency and Electromagnetic energies for non-invasive body contouring with no downtime and no activity restrictions. A treatment series of 8 sessions is recommended, followed by three times a year maintenance.
- Acoustic Wave Therapy/AWT (also called Low Intensity Shockwave Therapy/LiSWT): a well-established method of improving collagen content and skin thickness, improving circulation, and clinically proven to be effective in reducing the appearance of cellulite. Requires a treatment series (8 to 12) followed by three times a year maintenance.
Before & After Photos
Disclaimer: Individual results will vary by person and are based upon patient variables (such as genetics, age and lifestyle), the severity
of the condition before the procedure, the procedure(s) chosen, and compliance with any recommended aftercare program. No one can
guarantee an exact outcome for any single procedure or series of procedures, in part because we cannot control the degree of tissue
response to the treatment. The treatment of cellulite in particular requires that you focus as well on lifestyle recommendations such as
maintaining a healthy weight, adequate hydration, avoiding tight fitting clothing and routine exercise which both promote blood flow and
lymphatic drainage. Relying on procedures only without doing your part at home is a recipe for disappointment and/or short-lived results.
The content of this website is intended to be general information- it should not be used to diagnose or treat a medical condition, and is in
no way meant to be a substitute for seeking appropriate medical care.