Cellulite

Cellulite is one of the most common and frustrating cosmetic complaints women (and some men) have about their bodies. Cellulite is a condition that affects more than 80% of women and up to 20% of men. It is part of the way your skin is structured, and there is nothing you can do to correct it on your own. Here’s a fact that may surprise you. Cellulite is actually caused by factors outside your control. Many believe it’s a fat problem, which can be addressed through diet and exercise. But fat isn’t the only culprit. Cellulite is a structural problem below the skin.

Causes of Cellulite

There are three structural problems that cause the appearance of cellulite. First, the connective tissue bands beneath your skin surrounding fat cells can become tight and inflexible. Second, enlarged pockets of fat trapped by the rigid bands push up against skin. Finally, thin skin makes the appearance of cellulite even worse.

Cellulite Treatment using Exilis

Exilis is the newest FDA approved technological marvel that offers the capability of dual function radiofrequency energy (radiowaves) in the same handpiece. Exilis is a non-invasive treatment that effectively reshapes the body by reducing fat, improving skin tone and elasticity and reduces the appearance of cellulite. Well, it used to be that the only way to reduce fat volume from the body (aside from diet and exercise) was liposuction, which requires an incision (scar) and downtime from regular daily activities. There are several machines on the market that use radiowaves alone, or combined with other forms of energy that can tighten the skin, or treat cellulite, but none can promise actual circumferential reduction until now. Here’s why: Fat cells are actually stored in the body in lobules that are clustered like a bunch of grapes. These clusters are wrapped in a fibrous tissue layer like a hairnet that holds them together. This fibrous tissue layer makes it virtually impossible to reach the fatty clusters without a liposuction cannula. But Exilis uses radiofrequency energy to volumetrically heat the deeper tissues and to ramp up the metabolic activity of the fat cells, causing them to shrink. The recommended course of treatment is generally four to six sessions, one every two weeks. The number of treatments for you depends on the condition and the area to be treated as well as your desired results. During your consultation a treatment plan will be recommended to achieve maximum results. Results from Exilis Therapy are gradual and may take from 2-4 months to maximize the effects of the treatment as the collagen structure rebuilds. The patient satisfaction rate is high, with circumferential reductions ranging from 4 cm to 15 cm of volume loss after 4 treatment sessions spaced at 2 week intervals.

After Treatment using Exilis

Following your Exilis Therapy you may notice some mild redness in the treatment area. This usually disappears within a few hours. You may resume normal activities immediately. Patients should increase water intake and engage in light physical activity like walking to maximize cosmetic results.

Advantages of using Exilis

Exilis has been tested in clinical studies and proven to be safe and effective. There have been no significant side effects reported with Exilis treatment. Exilis Therapy is chosen over other procedures, since Exilis tightens skin and shapes the body with:

• No downtime
• No pain
• No anesthesia, No numbing creams and No after care
• Reasonably quick treatment sessions
• Progressive results
• Treats all areas of the face and body
• Scientifically proven and clinically tested

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