Lewisville Laser & Aesthetics :: cellulite reduction

Dimpled, orange-peel-like skin that is bumpy and lax is actually the outward symptom of cellulite. Cellulite is a skin condition that results from enlarged fat cells trapped in an inflexible network of collagen located in the hypodermis. Women's skin visibly displays cellulite because their subcutaneous fat layer is separated by thin vertical columns in contrast to a crisscross network in men. Cellulite can't be controlled or improved by diet or exercise and more than 85 percent of women will develop it at some point in their life. Ultra slender super models, women devoted to a healthy lifestyle and diet, and even toned athletes can all have cellulite. Several factors contribute to the cause of cellulite. These include: genetics, hormones, vascular changes and inflammation.

Over 80 percent of women are fighting the war against cellulite, and medical equipment manufacturers continue to explore new ways to treat the skin tissues and produce visible changes that will help reduce – or eliminate – cellulite. The new SmoothShapes™ XV treatment provides long lasting results from dimpled skin known as cellulite. Women of all ages (and some men, too) seek SmoothShapes treatment to get rid of cellulite in the following areas:

Buttocks

Thighs

Hips

Back

Abdomen

In addition to cellulite reduction results, SmoothShapes can also provide thigh slimming effects and create the appearance of generally smoother, tighter skin.

SmoothShapes Treatment

The non-invasive SmoothShapes treatment is generally a pleasant experience that involves gentle massage and warming of the skin. Using proprietary laser light technology known as Photomology, the SmoothShapes device liquefies fat in enlarged cells so that the massage rollers can move it out of the cells and into the interstitial fluid. This enables the lymphatic system to flush the liquefied fat from the body so that the adipocytes, or fat cells, can be restored to a healthier state with a reduction in the appearance of cellulite. The collagen remodeling stimulated by the SmoothShapes laser not only allows for rejuvenation of the fat cells, it also produces skin tightening effects that leave the skin looking smoother and firmer.

SmoothShapes Recovery

SmoothShapes is so gentle, there is no downtime or recovery period following the procedure, so you may return to work and regular daily activities immediately. There are also no side effects with SmoothShapes. Your skin will feel warm and appear pink for a few minutes to a few hours after treatment, and you may feel more relaxed like you would after a deep tissue massage. To achieve optimal SmoothShapes results, it is essential to complete the recommended treatment series, which consists of eight SmoothShapes treatments performed twice a week for four weeks. Your results will gradually become apparent after three to four treatments, and they will continue to get better over the next several months following the final SmoothShapes session in the initial treatment series.