Posts Tagged ‘cellulite solutions’

• Dr. Brian Kinney on Endermologie – Cellulite Treatment

  Date: 2011.10.04 | Category: Body And Beauty Treatment Tips | Response: 0

  The fight against cellulite is one almost every woman can relate to.  There are many claims about new miracle lasers, radio waves, ultrasound, diets, supplements, creams, potions and lotions, that say they can improve the appearance of cellulite, but few, if any work.  In the late 1990’s Endermologie was the first medical treatment cleared by the FDA for marketing for the “temporary improvement in the appearance of cellulite.” It was the original, the gold standard and was alone in the marketplace for a bit less than ten years.  All other treatment options came post-2006.  To date, other technologies like laser, radio waves or ultrasound to the computerized suction-roller concept have been added to the list.

  Aside from Endermologie, none of these treatments have been formally studied in the pre-marketing approval (PMA) process of the FDA.

  Patients like Endermologie.  If doctors properly set their client’s expectations and a miracle cure is not promised, satisfaction rates are typically 80-95%.  Dr. Brian Kinney likes this technology, too.  Dr. Brian Kinney M.D. recommends this procedure to his clients in several circumstances:

  1) Pre- and post-operative “cosmetic physical therapy” following liposuction, facelifts, breast surgery and others
  2) To soften and subjectively improve scars from old or recent surgery
  3) To remove fluid from swollen tissues and to massage the lymphatic drainage channels
  4) To firm and tone the connective tissue in and just under the skin.

  Endermologie is a valuable part of the overall package of firming, toning, reducing swelling, speeding recovery after surgery, softening scarred or healing tissues and temporarily improving the appearance of cellulite.

  In Doctor Brian Kinney’s experience, patients tend to heal a bit faster, have less swelling and pain, and the tissues smooth and firm better when the treatment is post surgery rather than on old scars.  Depending on the plastic surgeon, some doctors charge for Endermologie after surgery, and some do not.  For soft scars, it works well and often rapidly within a few weeks.  For old scars, it has a lower chance of being effective and takes longer, but it’s worth a short trial.

  The ability for Endermologie to drain lymphatic fluids has been proven in several rigorous scientific studies.  Brian Kinney M.D. and others see Endermologie work very well in this setting.  Firming and toning the connective tissue helps to improve cellulite and this is the most challenging goal.  It is achieved temporarily in more than ¾ of patients.  However, once or twice a month maintenance procedures, combined with proper diet, exercise, and nutrition to maintain proper weight are required for maximum results.  According to Doctor Brian M. Kinney, if patients actively participate in the process, the results will be better and the patient will be more satisfied with the outcome.

  To Book your Endermologie treatment, please contact Soma Body Therapy on:

  Tel: 011 327 4490
  Fax: 086 560 1224
  Cell: 079 047 5173

  Email: info@somabodytherapy.co.za
  Web: http://www.somabodytherapy.co.za

• What is Cellulite? – Cellulite removal treatments.

  Date: 2011.06.01 | Category: Body And Beauty Treatment Tips | Response: 0

  Definition - What is Cellulite?

  Cellulite is a popular term used to describe fat deposits under the skin. It is characterized by the skin’s ‘dimpled’ appearance or what is known as the ‘orange-peel effect’. It occurs due to structural changes happening

  underneath the skin’s top layer.  Cellulite is a perfectly normal and harmless condition; however, it is nevertheless a major cosmetic concern for many people. Most women develop cellulite as they age, regardless of their race. According to some studies, as many as 95% of women over age 30 develop some form of cellulite in their body.

  Description

  Cellulite is a normal occurrence resulting from uneven fatty deposits, mostly below the waistline.

  In women, fat is arranged in large ‘chambers’ underneath a fairly thin layer of skin. These chambers are separated by columns of collagen fibers.

  Many reasons contribute to too much fat being deposited into these chambers, causing the pitting and bulging of the skin. In addition, as women age, the collagen fibers shrink and break, pulling the skin downward, causing a flaccid cellulite. This results in a quilt-like appearance on the skin surface, especially in areas such as the buttocks, thighs, or hips.

  Female hormones (estrogen, and to a lesser extent, progesterone) play an important role in the formation of cellulite. Estrogen is important for the storage of fat, which is needed for menstruation, pregnancy and lactation. Recent data suggest that certain abnormal sensitivity to estrogen causes a collagen breakdown which sets the stage for the formation of cellulite. Progesterone may also contribute to the cellulite problem by weakening veins and causing water retention and weight gain. Adrenalin, Thyreoid hormones and Prolactin also play an important rule in cellulite formation.

  Cellulite is mostly a female problem. Due to different body physiques, men tend to have lower percentages of body fat, while women have higher percentages mostly in the buttocks and thighs. Men have thicker skin and the chambers are smaller and more tightly-held together. Therefore, cellulite is not often found in men.

  Causes & Symptoms

  Many scientists believe cellulite is mostly predetermined by the genes that the persons carry. However, environmental as well as behavioral factors are also important.

  The following factors are thought to contribute to the development of cellulite:

  • Being overweight. Even though cellulite also appears on thin individuals, excess weight makes cellulite worse.
  • Pregnancy. Cellulite problems get worse with each successive pregnancy. The most effective ways for women to get rid of body fat and cellulite and get back to pre-pregnancy shape are breast-feeding, exercise and Vela Shape treatments.
  • Aging. As women age, collagen gets broken down and the skin sags. In addition to this, the body’s energy requirement lowers, thus, there is more fat accumulation.
  • Poor blood circulation. When there is impaired blood flow to the fat-storage area, collagen fibers are damaged due to the lack of oxygen and the accumulation of toxic wastes. The fibers shrink and thicken, resulting in the quilted appearance of the fat chambers. In addition, because oxygen is needed to burn fat for energy, fat in these poorly oxygenated areas is the last to be used. This is also why cellulite is proves to be so difficult to eliminate. Poor blood circulation is often caused by sedentary lifestyles, smoking and high caffeine consumption.
  • Poor lymph drainage. The lymphatic system filters out and carries away cellular wastes and toxins. If it is impaired, toxic products accumulate and inflate these fat cells, causing cellulite.
  • Lack of exercise. Cellulite may be caused by impaired blood circulation and poor muscle tone underneath the skin, which are caused by sedentary lifestyles.
  • Food allergy. Food allergy causes a variety of symptoms including food craving, weight gain, bloating and water retention, all of which worsen cellulite.
  • Highly processed foods that contain preservatives, artificial sweeteners and other additives. Heavy consumption of pre-packaged foods cause builds up of these toxins in the body.
  • Yo-yo dieting. Yo-yo dieting causes a woman to lose fat in the upper body while increasing fat deposits in the buttocks, thighs, and hips. Therefore, this practice tends to make cellulite problems worse than they were before dieting.
  • Sun exposure. Prolonged exposure to the sun accelerates the skin-aging process and the breaking down of collagen, which holds the cellulite chambers.

  Diagnosis – Cellulite removal treatments

  Endermologie Treatments – 011.327.4490

  Endermologie improves the circulation by increasing blood and oxygen flow to the suffocated cellulite tissues and thereby accelerating the drainage of the stagnant waste products of metabolism via the lymphatic system and the fine blood capillaries. The metabolism of the fat cells is improved, encouraging them to lose some of their contents and thus shrink in size.

  The dimpling effects of cellulite are caused by two factors; the swelling of the fat lobes that lie just beneath the skin, which push the skin up and the contraction of the vertical connective fibres which act as the anchor points and pull the skin down. The suction action of the massage stretches these connective strands, thus smoothing the surface of the skin. As the fibres are stretched, they are stimulated to produce collagen and elastin, which results in an improvement in skin tone. During the treatments, the skin is exfoliated by the kneading action of the rollers, thus improving the appearance. The Endermologie course involves the minimum of fourteen to twenty treatment sessions of 35 to 45 minutes duration.

  To book your beauty treatment please contact Soma Body Therapy on:

  Address: No 3 Quinn Street, Parkhurst, Johannesburg

  Tel: 011 327 4490

  Fax: 086 560 1224

  Cell: 079 047 5173

  Email: info@somabodytherapy.co.za

  Web: www.somabodytherapy.co.za