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3 Ways to Get Rid of Cellulite that Really Work
It’s hard to believe it’s the year 2022. And, as most of us vow to get our bodies in better shape as our New Year’s Resolution, there’s one appearance issue that’s really tough to fix: cellulite! This is because cellulite simply does NOT respond to dieting, exercise, or any of those over-the-counter “miracle creams” that are supposed to get rid of cellulite.
The good news is that three innovative new technologies available at SpaMedica in Grand Rapids CAN reduce cellulite and leave skin sleeker, smoother and tighter. In this article the cellulite reduction experts at SpaMedica in Grand Rapids explain how three radiofrequency treatments – Morpheus8 RF Microneedling and Evolve TRIM & TITE – can reduce cellulite.
What Is Cellulite?
Many people erroneously assume that cellulite is the result of being overweight, and that just losing weight will get rid of cellulite. However, cellulite affects both thin, mildly overweight, and obese individuals. As many as 85 percent of women over the age of 20 have some degree of cellulite!
The body contains a network of connective-tissue strands underneath the skin that are called septae. These strands form a structure that holds the fat in place. Cellulite occurs when the collagen “scaffolding” under the skin weakens and the skin becomes thinner. As a result the underlying (subcutaneous) fat deposits begin to push through the layers of collagen fibers and connective tissue underneath the skin. This results in visible lumps, bumps and dimples – often referred to as a “cottage cheese” appearance.
Cellulite most frequently develops in the buttocks and thighs. But the unsightly bumps and divots of cellulite can also occur on arms, stomachs, and other trouble spots. Women are generally much more likely than men to develop cellulite, since they generally have thinner skin and fewer septae (connective tissue strands). Additionally, hormonal fluctuations associated with women’s cycles, pregnancy, aging, and menopause can also reduce collagen production and decrease the strength of the septae in women’s skin.
What Does NOT Get Rid of Cellulite
In order to get rid of cellulite, the interior structure of the skin’s “scaffolding” (connective tissue) needs to be strengthened. That is why just losing weight or working out does not get rid of cellulite. In fact, losing weight can cause the skin to become even looser, which in turn can make the bumps of cellulite appear even more visible!
For the same reason, topical creams and lotions do NOT get rid of cellulite. They may offer temporary improvement in cellulite appearance by briefly contracting the skin, but they simply cannot rebuild the connective tissue that keeps cellulite from poking through. Some of these topical creams contain caffeine, which has a temporary tightening effect; while other lotions use hyaluronic acid to temporarily attract and retain moisture in the skin. However, none of these topical, over-the-counter options are capable of providing a long-term cellulite solution.
Get Rid of Cellulite with Evolve TRIM & Evolve TITE
Evolve TRIM and Evolve TITE deliver a one-two punch that gets rid of cellulite by permanently destroying unwanted fat cells AND rebuilding the connective tissue that keeps fat from pushing through. The Evolve system is a non-invasive, non-surgical radiofrequency (RF) procedure that combines fat loss, skin tightening and collagen rebuilding to smooth the skin and reduce the appearance of cellulite.
Evolve TRIM is a revolutionary cellulite treatment that combines radiofrequency energy, deep tissue heating, and light vacuum pressure to target and permanently destroy underlying (subcutaneous) fat. Simultaneously, Evolve TRIM tightens the skin to help smooth the lumps and bumps of cellulite. And both modalities go to work deep beneath the skin, using radiofrequency energy to stimulate the body’s own natural production of the collagen fibers and connective tissue that keep cellulite at bay.
Evolve TITE & TRIM are FDA approved to treat almost any area of the body, including: the thighs, abdomen (belly fat), flanks (“love handles”), arms, under the butt (“banana roll”), and even hard-to-target “bra rolls” on the back.
Get Rid of Cellulite with MORPHEUS8
Morpheus8 radiofrequency (RF) microneedling is another treatment that effectively gets rid of cellulite – rather than just disguising it temporarily like creams and lotions.
Morpheus8 combines microneedling with radiofrequency to stimulate collagen production. By piercing the skin with hundreds of extremely fine needles, microneedling creates microscopic “wounds” that the body goes to work repairing. These natural healing mechanisms stimulate the production of collagen and the rebuilding of the septae (skin structure) so that it reduces the dimpling and lumps of cellulite.
At the same time, Morpheus8 delivers thermal RF energy deep into the lower layers of the skin – to shrink and destroy fat cells as well as boost the body’s natural collagen producing processes.
Generally, patients can enjoy up to a 50 percent reduction in cellulite “dimples” with as few as three Morpheus8 sessions, spaced approximately six weeks apart. Following the initial treatments, maintenance includes one or two treatments each year, for the longest lasting results.
Treatments That Get Rid of Cellulite | Grand Rapids
SpaMedica GR is one of the first and only medical spas in the entire Grand Rapids area that offers both Morpheus8 Radiofrequency Microneedling and Evolve TRIM & TITE to get rid of cellulite.
If you would like to say goodbye to the unsightly rippling, dimpling, lumps and bumps of cellulite in the New Year, schedule an appointment with our skincare experts to see if Morpheus8 or Evolve TRIM & TITE treatments are right for you!
Get Rid of Cellulite | Grand Rapids: (616) 888-3890
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Achieving your cosmetic goals and giving you the best possible results is our passion at SpaMedica GR in Grand Rapids, MI. We offer a variety of aesthetic treatment options to help you to achieve your cosmetic goals. At SpaMedica GR it’s All About You! We are here to help you make your skin look healthy and beautiful. Call us today to book an appointment for Laser Hair Removal, Injectables, Microdermabrasion with Dermalinfusion, Skin Resurfacing & Tightening, Photofacials, Microneedling, Fat Loss, or any other treatment we offer in our Grand Rapids Med Spa. We are here to help with your aesthetic concerns and will be happy to work with you to give you a natural, youthful look with skin that you will feel great about.
SpaMedica GR
Grand Rapids Med Spa
APPOINTMENT REQUEST
Achieving your cosmetic goals and giving you the best possible results is our passion at SpaMedica GR in Grand Rapids, MI. We offer a variety of aesthetic treatment options to help you to achieve your cosmetic goals. At SpaMedica GR it’s All About You! We are here to help you make your skin look healthy and beautiful. Call us today to book an appointment for Laser Hair Removal, Injectables, Microdermabrasion with Dermalinfusion, Skin Resurfacing & Tightening, Photofacials, Microneedling, Fat Loss, or any other treatment we offer in our Grand Rapids Med Spa. We are here to help with your aesthetic concerns and will be happy to work with you to give you a natural, youthful look with skin that you will feel great about.
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SpaMedica GR is Grand Rapids’ newest full service med spa, equipped with the latest laser and skincare medical equipment for your skincare needs. We offer state of the art Icon laser that can treat a variety of aesthetic issues including wrinkles, sun damage, age spots, skin tone and texture, stretch marks, scar revision, and laser hair removal. We also offer non-invasive fat loss treatments, electrolysis, facials, chemical peels, and microdermabrasion in our Grand Rapids med spa.
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