Cellulite often happens naturally, especially as we age and our bodies change. It’s not particularly harmful but it often looks unsightly. If you really hate how it looks, it can deal a good blow to your confidence and may affect things like your outfit decisions.
Fortunately, many ways exist to prevent, treat, and eliminate cellulite. From skin creams and lasers, there’s something for everyone. Body Med Spa offers top-notch body contouring treatments that can help with cellulite.
What is Cellulite?
Cellulite occurs when fat cells build up under the skin and eventually push up on it. This causes the skin to become lumpy, dimply, and uneven. It feels rough and bumpy to the touch and most often appears around the thighs, hips, abdomen, and buttocks.
While treatment is often effective at reducing or eliminating cellulite, it doesn’t prevent more from developing in the future. One of the best things you can do, whether you currently have cellulite or not, is to work on preventing it.
About 80% of women are likely to experience cellulite. The earlier you start prevention measures, the better. Some tips on preventing cellulite:
- Exercise regularly
- Avoid smoking
- Avoid excessive fat in your diet
- Always stay adequately hydrated
- Take care of your skin and use healthy, high-quality skincare products
If you’re in the earlier stages of cellulite, you may be able to manage its appearance with high-quality cellulite creams. These work to smooth out the skin’s surface and may improve the spongey, dimply look. However, these won’t treat the root of the problem, which is the build-up of fat underneath the skin. This is why body contouring treatments are a much better long-term solution.
Even though you can take action to prevent it, it’s important to remember that some things are out of your control. For example, hormones can play a role in cellulite development, as can age and menopause. There are also genetic factors, such as metabolism speed and circulatory levels.
Body Contouring
Many know body contouring as a fat-reduction method. It can aid in fat loss, but it’s much more than that. Body contouring treatments offer many benefits to you, your body, and even your skin.
Unlike treatments such as liposuction, body contouring is gentle, non-invasive, mostly painless, and requires no downtime. It’s more comfortable and far more practical than an invasive surgery! It’s also much safer, offering you less risk and more peace of mind.
Venus Legacy
There are many options out there for body contouring, with varying degrees of efficacy. Our Venus Legacy treatment is world-class and has proven to be both safe and effective. It’s a great way to improve your skin while retaining muscle to help you build the body of your dreams.
The device uses multi-polar radiofrequency. It targets fat underneath the skin without breaking it. It’s one of the quickest non-invasive ways to lose body fat – the sessions are short and you can go home immediately after.
- Results are seen immediately
- It tightens and tones the skin, improving complexion and reducing things like cellulite through the elimination of subcutaneous fat cells
- Skin elasticity is increased
- Blood flow and oxygenation in the treatment area are improved
- There is no downtime or recovery period – you can immediately continue your regular activities
The best candidates for this type of body contouring are those who are at or close to their ideal body weight. You should not rely on this treatment for significant weight loss. However, if you’re struggling to lose the last few inches in specific problem areas, this could be the treatment for you.
Cellulite can be stubborn once it shows up. So, many choose to use body contouring treatments specifically to reduce or eliminate their most stubborn cellulite.
What to Expect From a Body Contouring Treatment
Whether you’ve decided on body contouring to lose some excess fat or deal with unwanted cellulite, it’s a pretty lowkey and easy procedure. You’ll want to start by preparing yourself properly:
- Wear loose-fitting and comfortable clothes that are easy to wash – the gel may come in contact with your clothing
- Make sure your skin is free from lotions or other products before treatment
- Avoid too much sun exposure prior to treatment as burnt skin might not be safe to treat
The treatment itself is short and you’ll be in and out quickly. During treatment, you’ll feel heat in the treatment area. It’s similar to that of a hot stone massage – it’s very warm but not uncomfortable.
The area may remain warm and flushed after treatment, but it usually passes in less than an hour. The area may also feel slightly sensitive for a few days following treatment, depending on the sensitivity of your skin. This shouldn’t impede your day-to-day life and it’s still safe to go about your regular activities! The only things you should avoid for about 72 hours are alcohol, extreme exercise, and spas or saunas.
Body Contouring Risks and Side Effects
Although body contouring is an extremely safe and non-invasive procedure, it’s not without a few mild risks. Although rare, you may see side effects such as:
- Swelling
- Redness
- Bruising
- Irritation
- Short moments of pain during the treatment
Although unpleasant, none of these are a major cause for concern. That said, it’s always better to be safe than sorry so never hesitate to reach out with any questions.
Don’t Let Cellulite Get You Down
Although cellulite is a common issue among women of all ages, it’s not fun to deal with. As it progresses, it can really do damage to your confidence and self-esteem. Especially in warmer weather, you should be able to feel confident and comfortable in your skin and your clothes!
There are many products and treatments designed to target cellulite and the fat that causes it – but some are far more effective than others. To learn more about how our body contouring treatments can reduce your cellulite, contact us today!
