Even people who feel generally happy with their bodies may find the appearance of cellulite undesirable. While harmless, it can cause the affected areas to look older and remove youthful skin’s smooth, toned appearance.
Even people who feel generally happy with their bodies may find the appearance of cellulite undesirable. While harmless, it can cause the affected areas to look older and remove youthful skin’s smooth, toned appearance.
Cellulite forms when fibrous bands develop and adhere to the skin and muscle, trapping fat between them. This combination of tethered dimples and bulging fat between them gives cellulite its lumpy, uneven appearance.
While cellulite development happens naturally and is not a health risk, many people don’t like the appearance and would like to have it removed. We offer several options for cellulite treatments that can give you the results you’re looking for.
Cellulite is often categorized into different grades based on its severity. Understanding these grades can help identify the right treatment approach.
There are five overall major contributing factors of cellulite, including enlarged fat chambers, damaged collagen fibers, loss of skin elasticity, poor blood flow, and metabolic waste accumulation.
The good news is there are breakthrough innovations that can non-invasively address these challenges.
There are many misconceptions about cellulite. One common myth is that only overweight people have cellulite. In reality, even thin individuals can develop cellulite. It’s more about how fat is distributed under the skin than the amount of fat a person has.
Another myth is that exercise alone can eliminate cellulite. While exercise can help reduce the appearance of cellulite by improving muscle tone and skin elasticity, it won’t completely remove it. The structure of the connective tissue beneath the skin is the primary cause.
Lastly, some believe that creams and lotions can permanently get rid of cellulite. While some products may temporarily improve the skin’s appearance, they cannot penetrate deep enough to affect the fat and connective tissue that cause cellulite.
Hormones play a significant role in how cellulite forms. Estrogen, a key female hormone, impacts how fat is stored in the body. Higher estrogen levels during pregnancy or with birth control use cause fat to collect in areas like the thighs, buttocks, and hips. This buildup pushes fat against connective tissues, creating the dimpled effect of cellulite.
As estrogen decreases with age, blood flow to the skin reduces. This leads to less collagen production and weaker skin. As a result, cellulite becomes more visible. Lower circulation also affects how fat cells behave under the skin, worsening the appearance.
Genetics also play a role. If your family has a history of cellulite, you’re more likely to have it, too. Genetic factors influence how fat cells and connective tissues are distributed under the skin. Even with a healthy lifestyle, your genetics can make cellulite more prominent.
Cellulite affects both men and women, but it’s more common in women. One of the main reasons is that women’s fat distribution is concentrated in the thighs, hips, and buttocks. These are the most common areas for cellulite. Men have a different pattern of fat storage, which makes cellulite less noticeable.
As people age, skin loses elasticity. This makes cellulite more prominent. Thinner, less flexible skin reveals the lumps and dimples of cellulite more easily. Even if someone is physically fit, age-related changes in the skin’s collagen and elastin contribute to the appearance of cellulite.
Weight gain can increase the visibility of cellulite, but it’s not the only factor. Even people who are lean can have cellulite due to how their fat and connective tissues are arranged under the skin. Inactivity and pregnancy can also make cellulite worse, as they affect how the body stores fat and supports skin elasticity.
We offer three different types of treatment to deal with cellulite. These are the top options in the work and they each work in a different way, and each one may work better for you depending on your individual needs, expectations, and goals.
This FDA-approved, one-of-a-kind treatment uses two different kinds of energy, radiofrequency (RF) and mechanical (Targeted Pressure Energy), to address all the major causes of cellulite: loss of skin elasticity, lack of collagen, poor blood flow, enlarged areas of fat, and metabolic buildup. The combination of two types of energy creates heat, which triggers the development of collagen and healing factors that firm the skin. They also create mechanical energy that encourages circulation and clears out metabolic byproducts.
While there are many treatments available, it’s important to understand the variety of approaches. Some treatments are more invasive, while others are non-surgical and focus on improving the skin’s appearance temporarily.
Though many of these treatments reduce cellulite, they are not permanent. Follow-up treatments may be needed to maintain results.
While professional treatments can be effective, some people prefer at-home solutions and topical treatments to reduce the appearance of cellulite.
Though these methods can help, it’s important to remember that they offer temporary improvement and cannot fully remove cellulite.
This form of microneedling with RF energy creates a new, adjustable system that can be used all over the body for deep, intensive rejuvenation. Used on cellulite areas, this treatment method tightens and tones the skin, penetrating deeply (double the depth of any other RF system in the world) to stimulate new collagen and a smoother, more toned, and healthy appearance. The RF energy helps to target the adipose layer where fat cells live and decrease the appearance of fat in areas of cellulite while tightening the skin.
Each of these treatments will provide you with decreased appearance of cellulite in the targeted area. People have seen excellent results with Emtone™ and Morpheus8® Body, so any of these three may work best for you. Schedule an appointment to find out which treatment we recommend.
Almost anyone with cellulite is a good candidate for one of these treatments. A consultation will help you understand more about what each treatment involves and which one may be the best fit for your lifestyle.
To learn more about cellulite treatment – and if it’s right for you – schedule an appointment by visiting FACE Skincare~Medical~Wellness online or calling 1 (248) 663-0161.
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