Cellulite, that "orange peel" or "cottage cheese" look to the skin has a new treatment option: Acoustic Wave Therapy (AWT).
Acoustive Wave Therapy uses pressure waves to combat the two main causes of cellulite. Cellulite is caused by a contraction of the fibrous layer of the skin, causing the fat under the skin's surface to protrude through. This gives the surface of the skin that unattractive dimpled appearance.
Rejuvalift Face & Body has received FDA approval for their AWT (Acoustic Wave Therapy) procedure to reduce cellulite.
They are one of the top players in the rapidly growing medspa industry, and are one of the first practices in the US to have access to acoustic wave therapy, which reduces cellulite with a minimum of pain or after-effects.
The August issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (the official journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons) reports that as many as 85% of women are affected by cellulite. They also report that, while cellulite is not found only in overweight women, excess weight may make cellulite worse.
This study followed 29 women who underwent a medically supervised weight loss program which included liquid diets, low-fat meals, weight-loss medication, and weight loss (bariatric) surgery. The average weight loss was 30.5 pounds. 17 participants found that their cellulite improved.
But, surprisingly, nine of the women found that their cellulite worsened.
More than 65-70% of women over the age of 30 have cellulite. Cellulite is that bumpy, dimpled "cottage cheesy" looking condition just under the surface of your skin. It's caused by changes in the fat and collagen underneath the skin.
While there are many companies claiming to offer cellulite "cures", including lotions, machines, and oral supplements, the results have been mixed and spotty. As a result, women still experience cellulite.
There are four main ways to manage cellulite which have been widely touted in the advertising and media:
