Endermologie Treatments

Endermologie is a non-invasive cellulite treatment using deep massage and suction to “shrink” the fat cells responsible for cellulite. This mechanical massage technique increases blood and oxygen flow to tissue where cellulite resides, theoretically stimulating the metabolism of fat cells in that area. Fluids from the massaged cells are naturally absorbed and removed during urination. This causes the cells to be temporarily reduced in size.

The Endermologie technique originated in France’s plastic surgery community and is FDA-approved for the temporary reduction of cellulite. It is frequently used in combination with traditional liposuction.

What can I expect during an Endermologie treatment?

During an Endermologie treatment, your physician will set a mechanical roller to massage the treatment area. A suction device will pull gently on the massaged skin to smooth and remove cellulite dimpling. While most patients find the sensation — much like that of a deep tissue massage — to be pleasant, patients who are especially sensitive to pain should speak to their physician. The intensity of the massage can be effectively adjusted for your comfort.

It is important to be properly hydrated when undergoing the Endermologie procedure. Drinking 6 to 8 glasses of water should be sufficient, and the same level of hydration should be maintained for several weeks after treatment to help flush out the fluids created by the procedure.

How long does it take?

Endermologie sessions rarely exceed 45 minutes, but there is no down time — at most, you will experience some brief soreness. Most patients will need anywhere from 10 to 20 such sessions to achieve optimal results. As with all cellulite treatments, the effects are temporary — follow-up sessions will need to be scheduled to maintain results.

FAQ

How many sessions before I see results?
The average women will need 14 to 20 treatments to achieve optimal results. Treatments are generally 35 minutes in duration, twice a week. Once a month follow-up treatments are recommended to maintain results.

How long do the results last?
For several months up to a few years, depending on age, lifestyle, and hormonal changes. Once-a-month maintenance sessions are recommended after completion of the initial sessions, which maintains the results and keeps the toxins and abnormal fluid from building back up in the connective tissues.

How long does a session last? Do you just work on my problem areas?
Sessions last an average of 35 minutes. Your problem areas are focused on, but time is given to other areas to stimulate general circulation and elimination.

Does this replace exercise?
No. In fact, it is highly recommended that you add diet and exercise to the routine you follow while undergoing Endermologie ® treatments. In most cases, this improves results. It really works on a different area than exercise ~ which effects the deeper structures, which is why even women who work out often have cellulite

Endermologie Reviews

Thank you Mariette!

When I first decided to try endermologie I went to see Mariette at Soma Body Therapy (owner) without a full understanding of the treatment and results. Mariette sat and explained the treatment process, the expected results, the time frame in which to see the results and my part in the overall process.

We talked for 20 minutes and with absolutely no pressure to purchase a package.

I decided to buy a package and it was a great decision!

I (and my boyfriend) noticed the reduction of cellulite and the “glow” of my skin.

As an added bonus: I have had digestion problems for years and since starting endermologie my “problem” has become regulated (if you know what I mean!)

Tx

Sandy

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Soma Body Therapy  “ROCKS”

I had never heard of endermologie until I came to Johannesburg. When I found Mariette. I was blown away with her knowledge of the human body. I have been an athlete my entire life and thankfully have never had a problem with cellulite. However, I have had a problem with water retention. I had a very important photo shoot to get ready for and I went to Mariette and I must say I looked fabulous for my shoot. I was cut and glowing.

Endermologie is amazing. It does more than just rid cellulite, it truly flushes your system and feels amazing while having it done.

Thank you “ Mariette”

By Mandy

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The Best!

by Laracante

I loved my experience with Mariette at Soma Body Therapy in Parkhurst. I have suffered with a condition called Thoracic Outlet Syndrome for over 10 years; after being an elite swimmer since the age of five. After years of intense training, I had no circulation pulsing through my left arm, a consequence that ended my swimming career. After years of reaching out for help from Neurologists, Neurosurgeons, physical therapists, and eastern medicine practitioners…

Nothing helped with the return of the circulation to my arm like the feeling I was cons equated with after treatments with Mariette! I truly believe in the pulsating machine that is used during the endermologie session, and also the warm spirit of Mariette, to help heal the body and ease the mind. And, I love that Mariette ’s kindness and keen knowledge of Endermologie has eased my mind during treatment, and expanded my film collection.

I truly had a great experience here

Cheers!!!

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Endermologie, also known as lipomassage, is a non-invasive procedure that can help you lose Centimeters and get rid of cellulite. This body contouring procedure feels like a deep tissue massage, and can help to loosen up fatty tissues stored under the skin, improve your skin tone, and also help you lose a few Kilograms and Centimeters.

If you’re already exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet, you may be able to lose a few stubborn Centimeters with a series of Endermologie treamtments.

Set up a consultation with Soma Body Therapy to find out if you may be a good candidate for Endermologie.

Our Endermologie specialist can discuss the pros and cons of this procedure, and create a customized treatment plan that will help you achieve your weight loss goals.

How Endermologie Works

If the skin tissues on your hips, thighs and buttocks have dimples and lumps, or you have very visible patches of cellulite, you could benefit from Endermologie sessions. Endermologie works by increasing circulation to the muscles and tissue fibers deep in the skin’s surface, and also helps to increase collagen production. Both of these effects help to reduce the appearance of dimpled skin, creating a more toned and suppleappearance.

The Endermologie system uses  combination of suction and rollers to increase circulation to the tissues and facilitate the lymphatic system’s natural processes. It can help to strengthen and tone the skin beyond what traditional massage can do. A series of treatments can be effective for tightening and strengthening the skin, and also for eliminating dimple and lumps under the skin’s surface.

Getting Results with Endermologie

Most people need to undergo a series of eight to ten Endermologie sessions in order to see results. These sessions can be spaced out over several weeks, and you will need to make sure you are eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly so that the body can flush out toxins. A light massage with massage oil or body butter before bed can also enhance results with this treatment.

Some of the key things to remember for getting results with Endermologie, include:

• Drinking more water each day to help the body flush out toxins and extra cells
• Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean protein throughout the treatment process
• Working out regularly to sweat out toxins
• Wearing loose-fitting clothing to promote healthy circulation
• Massaging the skin tissues lightly before going to bed
• Avoiding fried foods and sugary foods that can elevate blood sugar levels and cause weight gain

The Endermologie procedure is fairly relaxing and most people report that it feels like a deep-tissue massage. The sessions can last between 45 minutes to an hour, and are performed on an outpatient basis.

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Thousands of women are waging the war against cellulite, but even the healthiest diet and rigorous workout routine may not be enough to keep cellulite at bay. Eating healthy and exercising regularly can keep the body strong and toned, but cellulite can still make an appearance around the thighs, buttocks and waistline. Endermologie is one option for reducing the appearance of cellulite and enhancing the figure.

This non-invasive cellulite reduction treatment provides a vigorous and intensive massage to the problem area to break down fatty tissue and smooth out the skin. Is this procedure an easy way to get rid of cellulite? Here’s a closer look at how Endermologie works:

How Endermologie Works!

Endermologie is designed to not only tighten and tone the skin, but also encourage fat break down and elimination. The treatment is powerful enough to speed up the metabolism of fat cells so that the body can break them down and eliminate them from the body at a rapid rate.

Endermologie may be especially effective for men and women who want to get rid of stubborn body fat around the waistline, buttocks or around the thighs – any areas that have become resistant to diet, exercise or even fat removal surgery.

The Endermologie device is made with electronically motorized rollers; these help to ‘fold’ and ‘unfold’ the skin at different speeds, resulting in a very intensive massage session. The Endermologie procedure can then break down trapped fatty pockets and smooth out fat clusters or tissues that are causing dimpled skin. Most people will need between 15 and 20 treatments in order to see results, and visible results can be achieved after the first 5-8 treatments.

Key Benefits of Endermologie

One of the biggest benefits of Endermologie is that it does not require any incisions. The entire treatment is performed outside of the body, and works by isolating muscles and tissues for a targeted cellulite reduction procedure. Other benefits of Endermologie  include:

No side effects – since Endermologie does not use laser or radio frequency energy during the treatment, there is no risk for localized reactions or burning

Increases blood flow – this is essential for shuttling away excess toxins in the body and improving the skin tone overall

Therapeutic benefits – the warm sensation and vigorous massage can help reduce stress and improve circulation

Improves skin elasticity – the procedure helps improve the shape, texture and tone of the skin so that it appears more supple and youthful

Exfoliates and ‘buffs’ the skin – Endermologie can help reduce muscle tension, exfoliate the skin and improve the appearance of skin tissues overall If you’re frustrated with dieting and working out without seeing results, Endermologie may be a valuable treatment for reducing the appearance of cellulite.

Learn more about Endermologie and ways to get rid of cellulite by contacting Soma Body Therapy for your FREE trial session.

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What you really need to know about smoothing out your body.

It really does seem like a nasty twist of fate. We women are designed to gain weight on our hips and thighs. It’s what gives us, to quote many men, “curves in all the right places”. However, anywhere between 85 and 95 percent of women end up the downside of those curves: the lumpy, bumpy effect we call cellulite.

Beautiful from the inside

Eating foods rich in nutrients which support the connective tissue can be helpful,” write Patrick Holford and Natalie Savona in their book Solve Your Skin Problems (Piatkus). They recommend upping your intake of foods rich in vitamin C, a nutrient essential for healthy collagen production. If you’re carrying a few extra kilos, losing weight can also help. They do caution, however, that weight loss won’t eradicate the problem. Still, the point is that weight-loss will result in a reduction in dimple depth, and we’re certain you won’t complain about that.

‘There’s little evidence to suggest that the fat in cellulite is any different to the fat anywhere else on your body’

Hit me with your laser beam

While there has been some debate about the efficacy of some cellulite creams, more research is being done into machines. The likes of ultrasound and radio frequency are more able to get to the heart of the matter: fat build-up and the elasticity of the connective tissue. You should note that none of these can cure cellulite. The nature of your skin means that if you have it now, you’ll always be prone to it. However, these treatments can temporarily reduce the appearance and will require long-term maintenance.

Suction massage

This is a non-invasive treatment that uses uses a high-powered suction and roller tool to lift and massage cellulite-affected areas. Treatments like Endermologie work on increasing blood flow and stimulating lymphatic drainage. The latest generation of Endermologie is Lipomassage, which adds isometric exercise to the mix, meaning you play an active role in your treatment. Apparently this cuts down on the number of sessions you need as you could see results in as few as six sessions. You may need six to eight weekly treatments at a cost of around R500 per session.

Mesotherapy

Not a machine treatment, but a popular one nonetheless, Mesotherapy involves injecting an elixir of pharmaceutical or homeopathic medications, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and enzymes into the skin. This cocktail is said to help rejuvenate the skin by improving blood flow, removing hardened connective tissue, and improving lymphatic drainage. You’re looking at anything upwards of R700 per session. If you’re carrying a few extra kilos, experts advise that you may need anything from eight to 15 sessions, which could cost up to R1 500 per treatment. Maintenance treatments are recommended every second month, and eventually every six months.

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If you have recently had liposuction or just want to lose a few inches around your waist and thighs without surgery, a cosmetic surgeon may recommend a series of body contouring treatments such as VelaShape or Endermologie. Both of these non-invasive procedures can help to tighten and tone up the skin and tissues to give you a more attractive, shapely silhouette.

If you’re struggling with correcting loose or sagging skin, or just want to improve the tone and texture of your skin after surgery, you could be a good candidate for either treatment. But which one is better? Here’s a close look at the key benefits of both VelaShape and Endermologie for body contouring:

The Basics About Velashape

VelaShape is an FDA-cleared device designed to slim down the body by firming up the skin and reducing the appearance of cellulite. If you are struggling with unsightly cellulite around the thighs, buttocks and stomach, you may be a good candidate for this skin-tightening treatment.

VelaShape is often recommended for people who have undergone liposuction surgery because it can tighten the midsection and other treated areas, while smoothing out the skin’s appearance. Most people need to undergo at least four to six treatments to see noticeable results, and must maintain a healthy lifestyle during the treatment process to achieve their desired silhouette.

The Basics About Endermologie

Endermologie, also known as lipomassage, is an advanced massage and cellulite treatment designed to reduce the appearance of cellulite and tighten up the skin. The clinically-proven device works by targeting areas that are holding on to stubborn fat, and also helps to tighten up loose skin. It is a noninvasive treatment, and is often recommended by for patients who have undergone liposuction or lost a lot of weight.

A series of Endermologie sessions twice week is ideal for smoothing out the skin, losing inches and promoting overall relaxation. Some medical spas and treatment centers offer Endermologie treatments combined with deep tissue massage for better results.

Velashape vs. Endermologie

Both VelaShape and Endermologie offer a number of benefits for those who want to tighten and tone up the skin after surgery, or just reduce the appearance of cellulite. However, each one has its own set of benefits. VelaShape can help to tighten up the skin significantly after just a single treatment, and is an FDA-approved treatment for circumferential reduction. The treatment can slim down the body by several inches after a series of treatments, and may be beneficial for anyone who is struggling with a few extre centimeters.

Endermologie is a deeply relaxing treatment that can also help to reduce the appearance of cellulite. However, this treatment acts more like a total body massage and can detoxify the body while tightening up the skin. This treatment may be more effective for maintaining weight loss after a healthy diet and exercise regimen, and also after surgery to improve the procedure’s results.

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How Do I Recover?

Each surgery requires specific post-operative care and your surgeon will give you all the information pertinent to your procedure/s.

However there are some general tips that can help you get through the early post-op days as comfortably as possible:

•Don’t expect to look fantastic right away – if you anticipate some bruising and swelling you will be mentally prepared for the initial few days.

•Ice packs and compressors can alleviate much of the swelling and discomfort.

•Do not use any pain medication that is not prescribed by your surgeon. If you feel the need to take anti-inflammatories you must clear this with your doctor first.

•Recovery to the face and neck area can be greatly assisted by keeping your head elevated for two or three days after surgery. If you fail to carry out this simple procedure you could in fact prolong the recovery process and may even experience an adverse effect on the results.

•Make sure you check how soon you may bath, shower, wash your hair etc.

•Do not return to work or take on heavy tasks sooner than advised by your doctor. Practice patience and make the most of legitimate time off!

•Check when you will be able to drive again. This will also be dependent on the pain medication you are taking.

•Do not start exercising too soon, even if you feel able to. The possible injury or damage to the surgery site is not worth a few extra days off the treadmill!

•It’s very tempting to want to laze by the pool and get a golden tan to go with your newly enhanced face or body. However, exposure to the sun after surgery can be very detrimental so keep in the shade and use a sun block with a minimum SPF of 15.

•There are many alternative therapies that can enhance the recovery process while making you feel better emotionally. Some doctors will recommend practitioners. Even if your surgeon is not particularly in favour of complementary medicine he or she should be able to advise which therapies are safe. Always check with your surgeon first and only make use of registered practitioners.

Endermologie treatment for post-liposuction

• Helps the healing of bruises and oedema
• To correct possible asymmetries
• To smooth the cellulite layer
• To improve the lymphatic system
• To improve the blood flow
• To hasten recovery time

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Great Expectations

Be Reasonable.

It is sometimes a difficult balance to strike: desiring a significant improvement in one’s appearance after surgery, but at the same time maintaining realistic expectations, whether you choose a single procedure or a combination of a few. There are many similarities between art and surgery, specifically surgery and sculpture. While an artist works with raw materials such as marble and wood, a surgeon works with your body. The better the quality of the materials, the better the final piece of art will be. Similarly, if a surgeon is working with a basically well looked after body, the final result of cosmetic surgery will be better. In more blunt terms, if you are severely overweight, it is unrealistic to expect your surgeon to miraculously obliterate 20 years of overeating in one session of liposuction.

Be practical.

Plastic surgeons cannot stop the ageing process or reverse it altogether. They can, however, improve your looks so that you continue ageing from a ‘new starting point’, and this should be the desired post-operative result.

It’s about YOU.

Cosmetic surgery is aimed at improving your own assets, what nature gave to you. Therefore, it is virtually impossible to ‘match’ somebody else’s breasts onto your body. The breasts you end up with after breast augmentation depend on the breasts you started with and same-size breast implants could produce a totally different aesthetic outcome when placed behind different shaped and sized breasts, chest cage and many other factors that include general body structure, height and weight.

Focus!

It may seem an obvious point to articulate, but if you’re choosing cosmetic surgery to resemble your favourite celebrity, you will find yourself disappointed. That is, unless you can break down what you desire about that person’s individual features and together with your surgeon, set reasonable, achievable goals for surgery.

Make your expectations narrow and small, not broad and large.

Your surgeon’s intent is to plan the operation to address your personal desires. These goals have to be defined and discussed before rather then after surgery.

Give it TIME.

The results of cosmetic surgery will not be seen immediately. Allow time for your body to heal and settle before you judge the outcome. Body tissue may require months to adjust to its new balance of tension and pull applied upon it during surgery.

Be active in your own investment.

The foundations of an improved you have been laid by your surgeon. The rest is up to you. Maintaining your body with a healthy eating and exercise regime after surgery is your own responsibility and the effort will guarantee long lasting results.

And Remember…

Cosmetic surgery is a kind of partnership between surgeon and patient. Both parties’ contribution is essential for a successful outcome. Once you take on the above responsibilities, it is your surgeon’s responsibility to have a clear understanding of your aesthetic goals, to perform an excellent execution of the surgery and to ensure appropriate post operative care.

Endermologie as a post-liposuction option.

• Decreasing stasis of the tissue fluid
• Decreasing viscosity of the fat layer
• Incresing suppleness of the skin and fat layer
• Increasing ease of cannula penetration
• Making the skin softer and more elastic
• The fat layer becomes less congested and solid and therefore quicker and easier to aspirate
• Helps the healing of bruises and oedema
• To correct possible asymmetries
• To smooth the cellulite layer
• To hasten recovery time

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Cellulite is the expression used to describe pockets of fat which are trapped and cause dimpling in the skin. This dimpling is irregular and patchy and has been identified with orange peel.

Underneath the dermis and epidermis are three specific layers of fat. Cellulite tends to develop in the subcutaneous fat layers. This layer of fat is unique in its structure compared to the other layers because its fatty parts are structured into specific chambers by strands of linked tissue around it.

Cellulite’s formation is a result of complex physiological changes that occur in the subcutaneous fat layer. Regular exercise and well balanced diets do not always reverse or prevent its formation, although an unhealthy lifestyle will make the overall appearance worse over time due to poor nutrition, weight gain and lack of sufficient water intake.

With age there is a loss in the thickness and tone of the connective tissue in the superficial fat layer and the dermis. Unfortunately noticeable, flaccid cellulite is the result.

Of course, some women prefer to use cosmetic surgery to reduce their cellulite. Whilst some methods like liposuction aren’t really advised for cellulite, other therapies like endermologie, are very popular, and quite effective.

Cellulite Stages

Cellulite Stage 1
Cellulite cannot be detected in this stage unless you pinch your skin in a special way.
Appearance- In this stage, cellulite is not visible to the naked eye. In order to see whether you have cellulite perform the following test: Press tissue between your thumb and finger, or between the palms of your two hands, and if it is “normal” fat, it will appear smooth, with no ripples or bumps. If you have ripples or bumps which look like “orange peel” – you have cellulite. When pressing the tissue together, it will be sensitive when cellulite is present.
Underneath the Skin- Blood microcirculation and lymphatic drainage of the subcutaneous level are impaired Cellulite

Cellulite Stage 2
Appearance- In this stage, cellulite can be seen when standing up. Skin may be discolored and have broken veins. There is an orange peel type of appearance to the skin, and skin may be thicker and more tender in these areas.
Underneath the Skin Capillaries and veins are weakened as circulation is lessened. This increases pressure in the tissue, and restricts circulation and fluid drainage even more.

Cellulite Stage 3
Appearance In this stage, cellulite has a cottage cheese type appearance and there are multiple visible lumps on the skin.
Underneath the Skin Much lymphatic fluid build up, and fat tissue is swollen and begins to push against the outer skin. Circulation is reduced even more, and because of lack of circulation, skin may feel cold to the touch. Further weakening of the circulation and lymphatic fluid build up can lead to Stage 4 and Stage 5. In these last stage, thick fibers, trapped fat cells, and stagnate fluids form a huge honeycomb structure, causing large lumps, and hardened bumps. The skin may be painful to the touch.

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FAQ – ENDERMOLOGIE

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How many sessions before I see results?

The average women will need 14 to 20 treatments to achieve optimal results. Treatments are generally 35 minutes in duration, twice a week. Once a month follow-up treatments are recommended to maintain results.Click here to request a booking.

How long do the results last?

For several months up to a few years, depending on age, lifestyle, and hormonal changes. Once-a-month maintenance sessions are recommended after completion of the initial sessions, which maintains the results and keeps the toxins and abnormal fluid from building back up in the connective tissues.

How long does a session last? Do you just work on my problem areas?

Sessions last an average of 35 minutes. Your problem areas are focused on, but time is given to other areas to stimulate general circulation and elimination.

What is cellulite?

Cellulite is a skin condition that affects more than 90% of women. It is the “orange peel” skin most women begin to notice in their 20s. It tends to worsen with age and is related to hormonal variations. Resulting from circulation impairment on a micro level, cellulite is a vicious circle involving abnormal fluid retention in connective tissue and enlargement of fat cells.

Does this replace exercise?

No. In fact, it is highly recommended that you add diet and exercise to the routine you follow while undergoing Endermologie ® treatments. In most cases, this improves results. It really works on a different area than exercise ~ which effects the deeper structures, which is why even women who work out often have cellulite.

Do diet and exercise get rid of cellulite?

Since cellulite is a complex problem, it must be addressed from the subcutaneous layer, to act on fluid retention. This fluid retention is abnormal. It is not the kind of fluid you would lose by exercising – it is a combination of fluid and toxins that have built up in the connective tissues. Whereas both diet and exercise affect deep fat, they fail to act on the underlying cause of cellulite in the superficial tissue of your skin. Even women who exercise regularly and follow a low fat-diet may still have cellulite.

Does this treatment work on men also?

Definitely ~ especially for problem areas such as “love handles”, stomages and loose pectoral tissues.

How long do I have to wait after liposuction or a tummy tuck to receive treatment?

This depends, but usually you can start once the compressive garments come off. However, Endermologie ® is an excellent way to prepare the skin for liposuction or a tummy tuck before surgery ~ allowing for optimal results.

Does the machine tone the skin? Will I lose weight?

You will most likely notice an improvement in skin tone after using the LPG machine. Appearance of stretch marks and loose skin may be improved. It is not a weight loss machine. However, many clients report being able to lose weight, especially fat weight, more easily while using the machine than they ever could before.

Does it hurt?

The sensation is similar to a deep massage and most clients find it quite pleasant. The strength of the treatment can be individually adjusted to your comfort level. What will I feel like afterwards? Most clients report a feeling of relaxation and an increase in energy. Since the Lymphatic system is stimulated, it is recommended that you drink at least two liters of water every day during the duration of your treatment in order to aid in elimination of the mobilized fat.

Why are photos taken before and after the session of treatments?

Photos are taken to provide an accurate record of improvements and to help the Endermologie practitioner provide better treatments through comparative analysis.

Are there any side effects?

Minor temporary bruising may occur.

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