If you have cellulite you wish would disappear, you are not alone. Shockwave Therapy is a promising treatment that is helping people to reduce the look of cellulite and achieve firmer skin. Through the use of energy waves, shockwave therapy is making a difference where other methods have failed.
Cellulite has a history of making people self-conscious and being hard to eliminate. Now there is a new solution that is getting results, and it is even non-invasive. Shockwave therapy is available at NuLifeMD in Miami and the surrounding area. Call us at 732 703 6353 for more information or the schedule an appointment.
Shockwave therapy was originally developed to treat injuries and chronic pain in joints and muscles. People who underwent the therapy for However, it is proven to be useful for a broad range of conditions. It is a non-invasive therapy that can be used on many parts of the body to help repair damaged tissue.
During therapy, a shockwave therapy device emits energy pulses that are directed at the treatment area. These energy waves cause vibrations that positively benefit the underlying tissue by breaking down fibrous tissue, stimulating blood flow and collagen, and the body’s natural healing response.
Cellulite and sagging skin are a natural part of aging for everyone, but especially for women—affecting 90 percent of women in industrialized nations. It is especially prevalent on the glutes and thighs and is notoriously hard to treat. Treatments have traditionally included invasive liposuction that many people feel carries too much risk for the benefits it provides or creams that promise to banish cellulite but rarely work.
Shockwave therapy is both non-invasive and effective. A handheld wand directs energy waves toward the treatment area. The vibrations break up the fatty cellulite deposits, to be naturally expelled from the body. The therapy also firms up the skin by stimulating the body’s natural healing mechanism resulting in more collagen, elastin, and improved blood flow.
Studies show shockwave therapy to be safe and effective at improving the look of cellulite especially in the buttock and thigh area where is tents to be most prevalent. In addition to reducing cellulite, shockwave therapy is effective for:
Since it is a relatively new treatment, new uses for shockwave therapy are still being discovered. In addition, to the above benefits, this therapy is non-invasive and involves little to no downtime.
It is the age-old question. No one is entirely certain of the answer. Genetics plays a huge role, and cellulite is significantly more common in women than men. We do know that it involves the connective tissue that tethers the skin to muscle. As fat cells accumulate, they push up against the skin as these cords of connective tissue pull down. The result is the uneven or dimpling surface associated with cellulite. Being overweight is a risk factor, but plenty of lean people struggle with cellulite as well.
In our experience, pain is minimal with this treatment. Patients describe a strong pulsing vibration during the procedure. The discomfort is typically mild, followed by some tenderness that usually fades in a day or two.
There is no downtime with this treatment. If you do not have any of the medical issues discussed earlier, your risk of side effects is small. There is a risk of some bruising, swelling, and sensitivity. However, in most cases, this is well handled by over-the-counter pain relievers. Our staff will make every effort to make the process as comfortable as possible.
This is difficult to answer accurately without first examining your situation. We typically recommend having two treatments a week spaced a few days apart. Improvement in mild cellulite has been accomplished with 6 to 12 treatments over 3 to 6 weeks. It can take more rounds of treatment to get the desired results with severe cellulite.
There have been people who see improvement after one session, with significant results being reported after 4 or 5 treatments. The full benefits of a course of treatment develop at about three months post-treatment. Your results may vary. A recent study published on PubMed.gov found 89% of recipients of this treatment were satisfied with the results.
