R Grey asked:


It is estimated that 80% of all women over the age of 20 have cellulite. This unsightly problem affects women of all ages, body types & ethnic backgrounds. A number of creams & over-the-counter treatments are available, but few have offered any real solution.

The number of cellulite removal treatments offered by medical professionals has increased over the past few years. Some treatment options are relatively new and the long term results are still unproven. However, many of these high tech options have shown promise. Here is a brief rundown of the new cutting edge cellulite treatment options used by today’s medical professionals.

Endermologie is also a common technique used to combat cellulite. It involves a specially designed device that promotes deep, penetrating whole body massage with the use of suction and rollers to stimulate the breakdown of stored fat and increase the body’s circulation.

Mesotherapy is another treatment option for cellulite offered by many medical spas across the country. Mesotherapy involves injecting microscopic quantities of natural plant extracts, homeopathic agents, pharmaceutical agents and vitamins directly into the problem areas. Mesotherapy can target specific areas or spots where your body stores excessive fat. It is a quick procedure that required little to no recovery time.

Treatments involving “RF” or radio frequency and laser technology are relativly new, but becoming more widely used. The TriActive LaserDermology machine utilizes a low-energy laser to combat cellulite. Cynosure is the company that makes the laser and claims four out of every five women treated with their device, report better looking skin. The device works by using a laser that heats up tissue under the skin, breaking up cellulite. The broken cellulite tissue is then flushed by the body. That’s the theory. This “flushing” process is aided by suction, which is also built into the machine.

Another new device used to treat cellulite is called Velasmooth. The Vela Smooth device is a medical device that has been proven to reduce the appearance of cellulite through a new technology called ELOS, short for electro-optical synergy. This breakthrough technology combines four kinds of energy working together at the same time. This painless procedure combines high frequency radiowaves, infrared light and deep tissue massage to energize fat and water to produce new collagen which results in smoother skin. Vela Smooth can reduce the appearance of cellulite and re-contour problem areas of the body.

Another new treatment is Acoustic Wave Therapy. Originally created to ease the pain associated with poor circulation and stiff joints, “AWT” machines have been used to improve the “dimpled” look appearance of cellulite. Acoustic Wave Therapy uses a ballistic medical device to generate pressure waves that pass through the skin and fat to impact the fibrous septae. This causes a break up of the collagen prouducing a smoother surface.

As you can see, the treatments available to combat cellulite are increasing. It is advised that you consult your local cosmetic specialist to find out more info. For more info on these treatments, please visit The Cellulite Source



Gladys

Evelyn Dayag asked:


Only about 10% of women won’t have to face the dreaded cellulite problem. Nearly 90% of them will suffer from the ugly cellulites, most notably in their thighs, upper arms, back, hips, buttocks and stomach. This will prompt them to look for ways to effectively reduce cellulites. Men are less likely to suffer from cellulite problems because their skin’s internal structure is very different to that of women’s.

Endermologie is a type of cellulite reduction treatment that a large number of women are using nowadays. A cellulite reduction technique that originated from France in the 1980s, endermologie uses rollers and a machine that works as a suctioning equipment.

This cellulite reduction technique is said to renew the skin by mobilizing the tissue underneath the skin. Endermologie provides a deep conditioning massage, acting on the fibrous connective tissues under the skin. This massage loosens the fat on the problem areas. The fat in the problem areas has become compressed over time, resulting to the “dimple” effect. When the cellulite reduction technique is applied on the problem area, the circulation around that area improves.

Endermologie is a cellulite reduction treatment that is non-invasive. This makes it very unlikely for a person receiving this type of cellulite reduction treatment to experience pain. You may, however, experience some discomfort the first time you undergo this cellulite reduction treatment. This discomfort would most likely be from the suctioning machine, which you can request to be adjusted to your comfort level. Women who have undergone endermologie say that it is an effective cellulite reduction technique and that the treatment is comparable to having a rigorous massage.

Mesotherapy cellulite reduction is a procedure that removes unwanted or excess fat. The procedure is also known to be effective at rejuvenating the skin. Pioneered by a French doctor named Michel Pistor in the 1950s, mesotherapy cellulite reduction is a procedure wherein vitamins, minerals, drugs and amino acids are painlessly injected under the skin’s surface. However, the type of injection depends on the type of problem that is being treated. Mesotherapy cellulite reduction is a treatment that is different from other treatments in that it directly administered to the affected area.

Cellulite is the bane of every woman who is over 20 years old. Cellulite is the result of poor blood circulation, fat herniation and weakening connective skin tissues. Clogged lymphatic areas and hormonal imbalance can also cause cellulite. In women, cellulite looks like dimples on the skin, similar to how the skin of an orange looks. Mesotherapy is an effective treatment for removing cellulites as the procedure directly targets the problem areas. Mesotherapy helps improve blood circulation, strengthens the connective tissues and dissolves the unwanted fat.

In mesotherapy treatment, microscopic amounts of the solution is directly injected to the fat and connective tissue layer underneath the skin. This mesotherapy solution works by blocking signals that tell the body to tore the fat. Instead, the solution gives a signal to the body to release the fats in the problem area. The mesotherapy solution also aids in better blood circulation as well as prompts the body to burn more energy. Mesotherapy cellulite reduction may just be the ideal treatment for you if you want a quick and painless procedure of getting rid of those cellulites.



Lois

Alison Stevens asked:


Liposuction is considered a relatively safe procedure; however, there are many reasons why a person may seek a liposuction alternative rather than undergoing cosmetic surgery. If you’re not comfortable with the idea of surgery, if you are on medication or have a medical condition that would prevent you from having cosmetic surgery, or if you think the cost of liposuction could be too great, then there are liposuction alternatives for you to consider.

Medical and cosmetic research and technology are constantly providing new methods of non-invasive body sculpting without the need for surgery. Many of these alternatives produce favorable results without the potential side-effects of liposuction.

Firming Creams

There are a number of creams on the market claiming to improve the firmness and texture of the skin. Many are aimed at reducing cellulite and stretch marks. Creams containing aminophylline are sometimes claimed by their users to reduce fat deposits but there is no scientific evidence to back this, and the claim is not made by the marketers of the products.

Lipodissolve

This is one of the latest techniques in non-surgical liposuction. Developed in Europe for cosmetic purposes, it is now being used in some parts of Europe as a liposuction alternative. Lipodissolve involves injecting a combination of medications and enzymes directly into the fat, which causes the fat to be dissolved and expelled through the body’s urine. The European developers of the technique have concluded that lipodissolve is a safe method for eliminating localized fat deposits.

Mesotherapy

This method, also known as liposculpting, can provide excellent results for those seeking a non-invasive, non-surgical liposuction alternative. Mesotherapy involves small injections of a combination of natural plant extracts, medicines and amino acids into the problem areas to dissolve the fat. The fat is then eliminated from the body with other wastes. The procedure is relatively painless and does not require an anesthetic. There is no recovery time associated with mesotherapy.

Diet and exercise

Improving the diet and getting more excercise are still the best and safest ways to lose weight and change the body’s appearance. Remember that liposuction is not a weight loss method – it is a procedure to shape the body. As an alternative to any of the above procedures and treatment, learn to accept your body shape the way it is and learn to dress in a manner that downplays your body size.

Any of the above methods may be suitable liposuction alternatives; however, it is always advisable to seek professional advice before starting any treatment.



Neil