What Is Cellulite? Refers to the popular description of the uneven, bumpy, “orange peel”, or “cottage cheese” appearance of the thighs, buttocks, and breast of post pubertal women
Main Factors Responsible for Cellulite Gender – women most common, however men can have it Diet, exercise, water intake, high stress and tension levels Hormonal changes at puberty, pregnancy, menopause, as well as contraceptives and estrogen levels Heredity, medications, health conditions
Cellulite Grading Grading Skin Appearance Scale 0No dimpling-smooth skin 1Few number of small, shallow, visible dimples, separately located on the thighs 2Moderate number of visible dimples on thighs 3Large number of visible dimples over most of the thigh 4Cottage cheese appearance on skin
Adipose Tissue A specialized tissue with fat- containing cells Found between and around: - Nerves - Muscles - Organs Has own blood supply
Adipose Tissue (Fat) Structure Fat almost always lines the skin and it is found between the skin and superficialis
Pathology of Development of Poor Tissue Appearance
Pinching Effect on Skin Men vs. Women
Methods of Treatment Endermologie – LPG Accent Radio Frequency Detox Program Nutritional Program-Cooking class, Menu planning, Personal Lifestyle Coaching Best Results
Endermologie - LPG A non-invasive technique – no downtime, resume normal activities after treatment The LPG Technique is one of a kind A uniquely designed motorized device with two adjustable rollers and controlled suction It gently folds and unfolds the skin and targets the problem areas symmetrically Specific maneuvers are performed
Endermologie -LPG Smooth and deep tissue motions reduces the thickness of the subcutaneous fatty layer which increases blood flow and lymphatic drainage The results are smoothing the interface layer between the dermis and hypodermis Increases local blood circulation stimulating the connective tissue, results are plumping the skin layers
How RF Works By passing currents – displacement of charged particles By rotation of water particles
Current Flow Heating depends on current flow and resistance of tissue: –The higher the current, the greater the heating effect –The smaller the area, the greater the heating effect –The higher the tissue resistance, the greater the heating effect
Clinical Treatments Cellulite Body contouring Skin tightening Circumference reduction
We Take Photographs Before and After Documentation of progress Motivational Monitor the progress in achieving results
Cellulite & Body Contouring Treatments There are no special after care instructions – regular activity can be resumed immediately Follow up appointments are 1-2 weeks for a series of 6 treatments (or other predetermined amount)
AfterBefore Cellulite Reduction
AfterBefore Body Contouring
BeforeAfter Cellulite & Body Contouring
2385 Lakeshore Road West Oakville, ON Thank You Book Consultation Today!