Cellulite is a problem for most women. An estimated 80% or more of females past puberty will develop some degree of cellulite, even very thin women. Heredity, hormones, smoking, lack of exercise and poor diet all play a role. Cellulite is one of the most difficult cosmetic problems to address, whether surgically or non-surgically. Cellulite typically manifests itself as a dimpling of the skin due to compression and congestion of the fat cells in the subcutaneous layer of the dermis. This, in turn, causes the fat cells to swell and form hard fibrous capsules, which we see as the dimpling appearance.

Non-surgical therapies for cellulite reduction have included topical preparations, spa wraps, endermologie, velasmooth, velashape, affirm and mesotherapy. Each therapy has shown at least some success in reducing cellulite. More medical advances have been made in this area. At Rejuvena Cosmetic Medical Center, depending upon your unique cellulite characteristics, we treat cellulite with either SlimLipo body contouring or Thermage CPT skin tightening. In some instances, we utilize a combination of both technologies.

Thermage CPT

In a single treatment, Thermage CPT can improve dimpling and smooth skin texture with long lasting results. Thermage tightens and renews your skin's collagen in all three layers with a unique monopolar, Capacitive Radiofrequency (CRF) technology that safely heats the deep under layer and the web of collagen in the inner layer, causing tightening, with improved tone and texture. Thermage’s improvements gradually become more noticeable for four to six months following treatment due to new collagen growth.

Thermage CPT is the 3rd generation of the Thermage skin tightening systems. Thermage CPT allows greater tightening and more comfort than the previous Thermage systems.

Results from Thermage may endure for years, depending on the original condition of your skin and what you do to care for your skin after your procedure. Side effects are mild and exceedingly rare. Downtime is minimal. Most patients resume their normal routine within a few hours.

SlimLipo

SlimLipo is a truly revolutionary laser system that uses a very small laser probe inserted just under the skin to remove small pockets of fat and tighten the overlying skin. In doing so, it can be used superficially on the undersurface of the skin to break up the bands that cause cellulite and also stimulates production of new collagen, which leads to better skin tightening and skin contraction.

SlimLipo melts hardened fat cells that contribute to the appearance of cellulite. It also tightens skin with a separate laser wavelength, optimized to tighten skin. Depending upon the attributes of your skin condition and cellulite, we might recommend Thermage or SlimLipo, and in some instances, we will recommend combination therapy.

At Rejuvena, we do not charge for consultations. To schedule your free consultation, please email or call us at (405)842-1100.