Choosing a cellulite treatment can be – in a word – overwhelming. There are so many out there, from gritty body scrubs, to caffeine-boosted lotions, to retinol serums, each ‘guaranteeing’ smoother skin. But the truth is, if you want to see real results, you need the help of a professional and cutting-edge technology. And, usually, that means turning to skin practitioners for their hard-honed, expert advice.
While cellulite is a common condition, it can also be tricky to banish, and breaking down those fat cells requires using a device that works deep down beneath the skin’s outer layer. Here, we reveal the FDA-approved, non-invasive treatment that does just that, so you can plump and smooth skin from within. Cellulite, be gone…
First, What Causes Cellulite?
To understand how cellulite treatments work, first you need to know what causes dimpled skin in the first place. Put simply, the appearance of cellulite stems from how the fibrous bands within your body connect your skin to your muscles. In between these bands is where fat cells sit and, over time, can accumulate. When this happens, they push up against the surface of skin, while the fibrous bands tighten and pull down.
This pushing up and squeezing of fat cells is what causes that orange peel, dimpled appearance. And it happens to many of us – no matter how fit and healthy you might be, cellulite can appear. Some of the suspected key causes range from weight gain lifestyle factors, to natural ageing and simple genetics. Even if you do everything ‘right’ when it comes to your wellbeing, you may still see the signs of cellulite.
It also tends to be more prominent in women than men, due to how the fibrous bands within the body are structured. While in male bodies, these connective bands form a criss-cross pattern, in female bodies they run parallel, which can result in a ‘puckered’ effect. Plus, women’s fat is typically distributed in the thighs, hips and buttocks — which are all common areas for cellulite to appear.
So, What’s the Most Effective Treatment for Cellulite?
While beauty counters are brimming with cellulite creams all promising tighter skin, there’s no scientific evidence that topical treatments can actually reduce skin dimpling. What has been proven to help is a combination of a healthy diet and regular exercise, which can be boosted by in-clinic treatments designed to break down stagnant fat cells.
That’s where Sofwave™ comes in. This non-invasive, highly advanced treatment harnesses Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam (SUPERB) Technology, so it can target fatty tissue with zero downtime. Completely non-invasive, it sends ultrasound energy through the layers of skin, where it can heat up the mid-dermal tissue at the precise depth and temperature to rejuvenate collagen fibres. This boost in collagen production lifts and rejuvenates the skin, so any dimpling is ‘filled out’ from within for an overall smoother look and feel.
It’s so impactful that, in a bid to help our patients enjoy smoother, tighter skin, we now offer Sofwave™ at Mallucci. When you book in, you’ll be in the safe hands of our experts, who can tailor a cellulite reduction treatment plan to your unique needs. You’ll find all the booking details below.
How Else Can I Maintain Smoother Skin?
Good news: there are also adjunct treatment options available, which allow you to maintain the results of your Sofwave™ sessions and keep visible cellulite at bay. When you start your treatment plan, talk to your Mallucci doctor about manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), a high-powered massage that stimulates and sweeps away excess fluids and toxins within your body.
Great for reducing puffiness, MLD has been tipped as an effective treatment for breaking down fat tissue, which can help your skin texture appear tighter and smoother. It also leaves you with a lighter, more energised feeling after one session, making it a must-book for boosted body confidence, come rain or shine.
Combine this with the Body Ballancer, which also harnesses the benefits of lymphatic drainage; this time with a lower-body ‘suit’ that you relax in while it massages your thighs, abs, hips and buttocks. The machine is great for supercharging the results of Sofwave™ and the manual lymphatic drainage massage, which is why we’ve combined all three cellulite treatments into one Say Goodbye to Cellulite Package. Together, they tackle stubborn cellulite to make you feel lighter and tighter, and leave skin looking brighter.
Ready to Book Your Treatment?
If you’d like to try Sofwave™ or the Say Goodbye to Cellulite Package for the treatment of cellulite, come and visit us in the heart of London at our Mayfair and South Kensington clinics. You can book in now by calling us on 0203 915 7400 or by filling out our online request form.
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