Today, many methods are used to correct body contours and treat cellulite, from classic massage and various wraps to surgical correction techniques. This makes it difficult for the patient to choose which method is the most suitable for him or her and what result to expect.
The most common problem that women want to address is cellulite in the thighs, buttocks and/or abdomen.
There are 4 stages of cellulitis (panniculitis) and depending on the stage, the appropriate treatment method should be applied.
- Stage I – cellulite (orange peel) is visible only when the skin is compressed. In this case, massages, wraps and hardware techniques are suitable.
- Stage II – Cellulite is visible when standing and disappears when lying down. In this case, the effectiveness of massages is low and hardware techniques are needed.
- Stage III – signs of cellulite are visible while standing and lying down. This is a more severe stage and most of the vacuum massage treatments based on hardware methods are ineffective or have low efficacy. For this stage, the most appropriate treatment method would be acoustic shock wave therapy. This method is also often referred to as non-operative liposuction because the treatment removes triglycerides from the fat cells without damaging the cell itself. It simply reduces the volume of the fat cell, resulting in a clear improvement after the treatment.
- Stage IV – rough, large subcutaneous nodules are visible standing and lying down. In this case, acoustic shock wave treatment or surgery is appropriate.
Acoustic shockwave therapy
Acoustic Shockwave Therapy is a painless, safe and effective treatment suitable for stage II-IV cellulite. During the non-operative liposuction procedure, the acoustic shock wave affects the body tissues up to a depth of 6 cm without damaging the tissue. The contents of the fat cell easily pass through the cell wall and are eliminated through the lymphatic vessels and blood vessels. This is the safest and healthiest way to dispose of fat.
WHICH AREAS OF THE BODY ARE SUITABLE FOR THE PROCEDURE?
The treatment can be performed on the thighs, buttocks, abdomen, and upper arms.
IS THE PROCEDURE PAINFUL?
The procedure is painless, after the procedure there is a visible redness of the skin which quickly disappears.
NUMBER OF TREATMENTS REQUIRED?
A course of six treatments is usually recommended. Three months after the last treatment, the effects of the treatments become more pronounced.
CAN I COMBINE THIS TREATMENT WITH OTHER METHODS?
Yes, treatments that improve lymphatic drainage further improve the result.
WHO SHOULD NOT HAVE THE PROCEDURE?
- Renal and/or hepatic insufficiency;
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding;
- Leg phlebitis, thrombophlebitis;
- Surgery and sclerotherapy of leg veins;
- Arterial hypertension;
- Diabetes mellitus;
- Serious cardiac, cardiovascular diseases;
- Cardiac pacemaker.
In summary, the following advantages of acoustic shock wave therapy can be identified:
- Visible and clinically proven effects;
- The splitting and removal of fat takes place in a natural way, without damaging the metabolism;
- The integrity of the skin is not affected;
- No need for a rehabilitation period;
- Safe, complication-free method.
