Aesthetic cellulite treatments? Why does this topic arouse so much interest?
According to many doctors, in rare and severe cases cellulite is a serious alteration of the adipose tissue which must be cured. If this is not the case, it is a question of localised adipose tissue which is merely a very common blemish.
Cellulite is not life-threatening, and as such is not a real disease, but this does not mean it should be underestimated or even disregarded.
Whether it is a disease or a blemish, it affects 90% of women and can strongly condition quality of life; effective treatments should, therefore, be recommended for the health and well-being of those who need them.
Scientific and sure answers regarding the effectiveness of treatments and updated knowledge on the nature of cellulite are the basis for correct information before starting any treatment.
Cellulite: aesthetic treatments
Contrary to what is believed, cellulite is not a problem of weight.
How do you get rid of it? Let us see how to deal with it using some aesthetic treatments that are the:
- Most common
- Most effective
The following are the non-invasive or minimally-invasive treatments for eliminating cellulite in the field of aesthetic medicine on which there is most agreement:
- Ultrasonic cavitation
- Radiofrequency
- Cryosculpture
- Laser therapy
- Pressotherapy
- Lymphatic drainage
- Mesotherapy
- Needling or microneedling
- Carboxytherapy
- Shockwaves targeted ultrasound
Cellulite and aesthetic treatments: which are the most popular?
Here is a comprehensive but incomplete list that includes treatments involving aesthetic medicine, non-invasive devices, lasers and others. You should always consult expert doctors before undergoing any treatment.
Cellulite: aesthetic treatments
- Ultrasonic cavitation
The machines used for this technique emit high-energy sound waves. The waves hit the part to be treated, and water and fat are released into the circulation. These substances are metabolised by the liver and expelled like any other waste material from the body in a completely natural way.
- Radiofrequency
Radiofrequency waves applied to the skin penetrate the adipose cells and reduce their volume thanks to the increase in temperature.
- Cryosculpture
Cryosculpture is based on the use of cold. The application of very low temperatures on the areas to be treated damages the adipose tissue which will subsequently be eliminated from the body in a completely natural way.
- Laser therapy
This treatment uses lasers to stimulate emptying of the adipose cells.
- Pressotherapy is a compression system designed to increase venous and
lymphatic flow and enhance the passage of extracellular fluid. It is essentially a type of mechanical lymphatic drainage massage.
- Lymphatic drainage
This manual massage technique is used to stimulate the lymphatic system and thus improve the appearance of cellulite.
- Mesotherapy
This cellulite treatment involves the injection of selected substances depending on the type of cellulite.
If done well, it is not painful. All areas affected by cellulite can be treated.
- Needling
This treatment is also known as collagen induction therapy. The needles placed on a special roller cause the damaged tissues to be repaired with the production of collagen and elastin fibres, resulting in smoother skin and less of an “orange-peel” appearance.
- Carboxytherapy
As the name suggests, carboxytherapy is a treatment that works thanks to the subcutaneous infusion of carbon dioxide. Your doctor will need to determine if there are any contraindications to the treatment.
- Shockwaves targeted ultrasound
More efficient and more powerful than conventional ultrasound, targeted ultrasound is among the treatments used to eliminate adipose cells. These mechanical waves are applied by using a handpiece on the areas to be treated for improving the “orange-peel” appearance and reducing the thickness of adipose tissue.
Aesthetic cellulite treatments: results
Results vary greatly from individual to individual, also because many of the studies carried out to show the effectiveness of treatments have been based on:
- Observation of results
- Small samples
- The short term
Ultimately, it is difficult to evaluate the actual effectiveness of the treatment when following a diet and doing physical activity at the same time, because it is difficult to establish whether changes have been due to the diet and physical exercise or to the treatments.
Cellulite and aesthetic treatments have now become routine for many women; the technologies and medical techniques used in aesthetics make this sector innovative and always at the cutting edge.
You should always consult an expert doctor and have realistic expectations because choosing to undergo any treatment must be an informed choice and above all, you should have realistic expectations.