Cellulite And Stretch Mark Treatments
Champs-Élysées Aesthetic Medical Center offers a comprehensive selection of clinically proven, safe, and effective solutions for cellulite reduction and stretch mark treatments, delivering efficient results.
Stretch marks and cellulite are common skin concerns that affect many women and men worldwide. For some, these issues can be quite prominent and have a significant impact on their body confidence. Both stretch marks (striae) and cellulite are related to the deeper layers of the skin. Stretch marks are essentially skin scars that occur in the dermis, while cellulite manifests as lumpy, dimpled flesh on the skin’s surface, typically appearing around areas such as the thighs, hips, buttocks, and abdomen.
Fortunately, Champs-Élysées Aesthetic Medical Center offers a comprehensive selection of clinically proven, safe, and effective solutions for cellulite reduction and stretch mark treatments, delivering efficient results. Furthermore, each treatment program is personalized to incorporate the optimal combination of technologies that will provide the most effective tightening and smoothing outcomes.
Treatments That Can Eliminate Stretch Marks And Cellulite
All of our clients undergo a thorough consultation process where our trained practitioners carefully assess the most suitable combination of devices to achieve the desired results. Our range of treatments includes options like Harmony® XL ClearLift™, LPG Endermologie®, FORZA LASER® Lipolysis, eMatrix Two™, HIFU / ULTHERAPY Body Treatment, EMSCULPT®, CO2 Fractional Laser, Carboxytherapy, Cavitation, Lymphatic drainage, Mesotherapy, Microneedling, and more.
Why Use Mesotherapy To Combat Cellulite?
Cellulite remains one of the most challenging imperfections to treat effectively. Even in our age of advanced science and technology, achieving consistent and long-lasting results remains elusive. The primary reason for this challenge is cellulite’s tendency to recur. While improvements can be made in its appearance, ongoing maintenance treatments are typically required to prevent its resurgence. While this may sound discouraging, it is a fact. However, with determination and a willingness to invest time and resources, you can keep cellulite under control.
Broadly speaking, cellulite involves an enlargement of fat cells (adipocytes) within fat deposits, accompanied by the retention of toxins and water in the interstitial space. These fat deposits are separated by connective tissue known as septae, which becomes atrophied due to the enlargement of fat deposits. This atrophy leads to the irregular and dimpled appearance of the skin, often referred to as “orange peel” skin.
In addition to improving the appearance of cellulite, it is crucial to address its underlying causes. This includes enhancing venous return and promoting the consistent breakdown of fats into energy (lipolysis), as well as the elimination of fluids and toxins.
To Effectively Address Cellulite, A Professional Must Combat Multiple Issues:
- Water retention.
- Increased adipocyte size.
- Connective tissue atrophy.
- Poor venous return.
While the use of anti-cellulite creams can aid in achieving these objectives, they often fall short because not all of their active ingredients can penetrate the deeper layers of the skin where adipocytes reside. In contrast, intradermal injections deliver the therapeutic solution directly to the targeted area, offering a potent solution for cellulite without the drawbacks, risks, and costs associated with surgery.
What Is Mesotherapy?
In contemporary aesthetics, mesotherapy stands as one of the most, if not the most, effective methods for addressing various skin imperfections and aesthetic concerns, including cellulite. This technique involves the precise administration of small quantities of therapeutic solutions through intradermal injections. Professionals employ a range of injection techniques, such as point-by-point, micro-papular, or nappage, to target specific areas for treatment, maximizing its efficacy.
The choice of therapeutic solution and injection technique depends on factors like the condition to be treated, the body area in question, skin tolerance, as well as the patient’s unique needs and expectations.
Since mesotherapy is an expansive subject that warrants more than just an article, we will focus exclusively on why and how mesotherapy can be your ideal ally in combating cellulite.
How Is It Performed?
Mesotherapy for cellulite or body contouring typically requires more time than facial treatments, given the larger treatment area. A standard cellulite treatment regimen typically comprises approximately eight sessions scheduled at intervals of 7 to 15 days, although the exact number and frequency are determined by the physician based on the patient’s specific needs.
To access fat deposits effectively, professionals employ an injection technique that reaches the deepest dermal layers. The point-by-point technique is the most commonly used intradermal injection method for cellulite treatment.
Therapeutic Approaches For Cellulite: A Comprehensive Blend Of Benefits
To effectively combat cellulite, therapeutic solutions should harmoniously combine active ingredients that stimulate the breakdown of hypertrophied adipocytes, encouraging lipolysis, while simultaneously aiding in the reconstruction of damaged connective tissue and enhancing skin microcirculation.
Advantages Of Mesotherapy
Mesotherapy presents a multitude of advantages as a treatment for cellulite:
- A Viable Alternative: It offers a non-invasive alternative to more invasive procedures like surgery.
- Safety and Effectiveness: Mesotherapy is both safe and highly effective in addressing cellulite concerns.
- Long-Lasting Results: Patients can expect long-lasting results from mesotherapy treatments.
- No Recovery Time: Unlike surgical interventions, mesotherapy requires no downtime or recovery period.
- Minimal to No Discomfort: The discomfort associated with mesotherapy is minimal or, in many cases, virtually non-existent.
Lastly, it is crucial to remember that while mesotherapy is not a surgical procedure, it is a professional treatment that should only be administered and supervised by a qualified physician or a skilled skin expert.
Our practitioners provide expert guidance to help clients choose the treatment that best suits their individual needs. In certain cases, we may recommend a combination of treatments for enhanced effectiveness, or a series of treatments over time to achieve optimal results.