Cellulite Ultrasound Treatments & Effects

Ultrasound treatments are often used for tissue injuries in the body. When cellulite forms, skin tissue stretches, promoting the notion that ultrasounds are a useful treatment for cellulite conditions. Cellulite ultrasound treatments work by distributing light energy to the fat cells where the cellulite has built up. Once the energy is absorbed and the temperature is heated up the fat is released, allowing the body to get rid of it naturally.

Significance

Cellulite is a marking skin condition that plagues many people, and treatments that work to diminish its appearance are in high demand.

Time Frame

It's common for large areas in need of treatment to require five to 10 ultrasound sessions to show and maintain results, each session lasting approximately 90 minutes.

Benefits

There is no surgical procedure involved with cellulite ultrasound treatments, and no real prep time is required. Generally, the patient feels only a minor warming under the skin's surface and suffers no aftereffects such as swelling, pain or bruising.

Considerations

Cellulite ultrasound treatments may also include a massaging or vibrating technique that works to increase blood flow in the tissue and break up cellulite cells.

Misconceptions

With all of the anti-cellulite creams and treatments proven not to be effective on the market, cellulite ultrasound treatments often get lumped in that category. However, the machine is able to reach the deepest layers of the condition where topical treatments cannot.

Resources

• Provides information on what cellulite is and different treatment methods used