Smooth Away Cellulite

In the 1980’s, French engineer Louis-Paul Guitay was studying non-surgical methods to treat scars in burn patients, when it was discovered that Endermologie, “a procedure where rollers are used roll over affected areas that feel like a deep tissue massage. Suction is used in tandem to tighten the skin and distribute the dimpling”, also provided positive effects on cellulite. After this discovery, Endermologie became a technique for treating healthy tissues that resulted in cellulite reduction, body re-contouring and skin tone improvements.

Cellulite is a dimpled appearance of the skin, these are irregular fat cells and toxins trapped under the skin which the body has failed to eliminate. 90% of women around the world experience cellulite during their life. It is more common for a woman to develop cellulite on the thighs, buttocks and the abdomen. Cellulite often appears in women and is rarely seen in men. Cellulite is not related to cellulitis which is a spreading bacterial infection of the skin. Cellulite has nothing to do with being overweight, slim people as well as overweight ones can be affected. In fact, many slim women have cellulite.

There are three layers of fat found in the body, Intra-Cavity Fat, Reserve Fat, and Subcutaneous Fat (Cellulite). Cellulite is located in the layer of fat closest to the skin. These fat cells are enclosed in pockets formed by collagen fibers. Sometimes the fat cells squeeze on the connective tissues and there is little room for the lympathic drainage system to relieve this build up of fluids and toxins.

Endermologie is a non-invasive, FDA approved technique for comprehensive cellulite reduction. Similar to a deep tissue massage, an Endermologie treatment goes over the skin’s problem areas with dual action rollers, while simultaneously using suction to redistribute skin and smooth away dimpling. Endermologie is a pain- free procedure with no side effects. Since your muscles are worked over like a massage, a slight soreness afterwards is expected. After repeated sessions, a patient will see cellulite fade away as the skin takes on a smoother, more even appearance.

Endermologie is usually most successful with people who are reasonably fit and between the ages of 30-45, but results are dependent mostly on the patient’s dedication. Traditional Endermologie usually requires 10-15 treatments for sustained results, and monthly maintenance treatments will be required after that. In the end, whether you’re considering Endermologie for cellulite reduction, it’s imperative that you’re willing to keep up with the repeated sessions the treatments demand.

While Endermologie is focused on cellulite reduction above weight loss, many patients do end up losing some weight. There have been cases that Endermologie has created a fibrous layer that promotes firmer skin by better supporting the body’s fat cells.

For more information about Endermologie and other procedures we offer here at New Image Cosmetic Surgery and Spa, please visit our website at www.sandiegolipo.com or call for a free consultation at 619-437-1388.