Cellulite : Storz, Endermologie, TriActive

What is Storz?
Storz are Acoustic Wave Therapy (sound waves) that are introduced into the patient's body in the form of high-frequency oscillations. Storz are the first effective and long-lasting treatment modality for cellulite stage I to III. The results of Storz are improved firmness and restored natural elasticity of the skin and connective tissue along with a visible and long-lasting improvement in skin texture.

Benefits
* anti-cellulite therapy (stage I - III)
* elimination of lymphatic congestion
* muscle and connective tissue tightening
* circumference reduction/?slimming

Multilevel effects
1. Skin: skin tightening, better skin structure and contour.
2. Fatty tissue: increased blood flow, activation of metabolism, stimulation of lipolysis.
3. Connective tissue: tightening and activation.
4. Lymphatic system: drainage.
5. Muscle: normalization of tonicity.

What is Acoustic Wave Therapy?
AWT is used medically to disintegrate kidney stones, & is now used cosmetically to break up fat.
Revolutionary advances in cellulite treatment . It uses the pressure waves to break up the fat . Pressure waves correct the connective tissue and release the dimples, by relaxing the connective tissue & strengthening it producing a smoother surface. AWT also helps to thicken the dermis, decreasing fat protrusion.

How does Storz work?
Recently imported from Switzerland, Storz represents a new approach to cellulite treatment. The technology uses gentle waves to break up cellulite connective tissue, releasing "dimples" and increasing lymphatic blood flow. The result is a significant reduction in cellulite and a drop in clothing size.

Effects on the epidermis and subcutaneous tissue   
Oscillating acoustic waves are introduced into the body. The connective tissue relaxes, and the firmness of the epidermis increases. Blood circulation in the tissue is significantly enhanced. Collagen production is stimulated, strengthening the dermis and epidermis. The main objective of Acoustic Wave Treatment is to induce tightening and neoformation of connective tissue to reduce cellulite and improve the appearance of the affected skin.

clinical results
* Improvement in skin texture
* Improvement in skin elasticity
* Skin tightening
* Inch loss

Will it tone up the muscles as well?
Yes, similar to power plates, the vibration of the pressure waves against the skin, cause muscles to tone up, so clients can get bath a smoother skin appearance as well as more toned thighs.

What's the treatment like?
Gentle pressure waves pass through the skin and fat to impact the fibrous septa, causing a break up of the collagen of the septa and releasing the skin to produce a smoother surface.

How long dose a treatment take?
The procedure takes about a 15-30 minutes for a typical thigh & buttock area. Extra time can be allocated for extra areas such as arms or abdomen.

Does it hurt?
No , it dose not hurt . The treatments are very tolerable with only very mild discomfort caused by the pulsation.You feels gentle pressure, pummeling on the skin, but it is relaxing enough.

How man sessions required?
6 -10 sessions required. Treatments are recommended twice a week.

How often are maintenance session's required ?
Maintenance treatments consist of one treatment every three months.

How long does Storz last?
Treatments are given twice a week for five weeks. Some clients. Maintenance therapy consists of one treatment every three months.

What areas are suitable for treatment ?
The procedure can be performed on the thighs, buttocks and arms .In some cases on the stomach can be treated, so long as there cellulite present. It is not for fat reduction on the abdomen.

treatment areas:
* Thighs
* Gluteal region
* Upper arm
* Stomach

Dose it give inch loss ?
In many cases clients have reported good inch loss, but this is not always the case, as it primarily works on cellulite.

Are there any risks or side effects?
Side effects are minimal. Redness may occur temporarily at the treated area as a result of pressure waves.

Mechanisms of Treatment
• Stretching of connective tissue.
• Increase of blood and lymphatic flow.
• Skin exfoliation.
• Stimulation of collagen production.
• Facilitation of fat metabolism.

Endermologie
Endermologie is a unique, non-invasive way of shaping your body, reducing the appearance of cellulite and improving overall skin fitness.
In its original form Endermologie® was used to rehabilitate scars, burns and damaged muscular tissue when a surprising side-affect was discovered - the reduction of cellulite and significant inch loss from the body.

How it works
The Keymodule’s small hand-held, motorised treatment head with specially designed rollers performs the Endermologie treatment. By gently lifting and rolling the skin the Keymodule® stimulates the venous and lymphatic systems thereby eliminating toxins. Fiboblasts are stimulated to the increase collagen and elastin production generating a healthier rejuventated skin tone.
Wearing a body stocking, the motorised rollers are gently run over the full length of the body and then concentrated on the problem areas. The controlled suction gently lifts and rolls your skin, to deeply massage the affected areas, increasing the cutaneous blood flow by 400 percent (Laser Doppler measurements) and lymphatic flow by 300 percent (Lymphoscintigraphy measurements). Toxins and abnormal fluid retention build up is expelled as connective fibres are stretched and restored.

What is Endermologie
Endermologie is a TGA approved procedure, developed by LPG, using the Cellu M6 Keymodule machine, to temporarily, yet effectively reduce the appearance of cellulite and circumferential body measurements of treated areas.

How does the machine work?
The Keymodule’s small hand-held, motorised treatment head with specially designed rollers performs the Endermologie treatment. By gently lifting and rolling the skin the Cellu M6 Keymodule stimulates the venous and lymphatic systems thereby eliminating toxins. Fiboblasts are stimulated to the increase collagen and elastin production generating a healthier rejuventated skin tone. The treatment also smoothes the surface of the skin by softening the connective tissue, that anchors the skin, causing the dimples of cellulite.

How long does a session last? Do you just work on my problem areas?
A session lasts for 35 minutes. The main focus of the treatment is directed to the problem areas, but the entire body must be treated in order to stimulate general circulation and elimination of broken up toxic matters.

How many sessions do I need to start seeing results?
Results vary for every person, however an average person starts to notice the changes after about 6-8 sessions.

How many treatments should I consider to begin with?
A series of 15 sessions would be a good start to achieve results. The first 6 treatments are suggested within a 2 week time period, than the rest of the treatments should be received twice a week until desired look is achieved. After the desired look is achieved, a once a month maintenance is sufficient for most individuals.

How long should I continue my treatments?
We suggest that you approach cellulite treatment as a lifestyle change. Just as we go to have our hair cut on an ongoing basis, we need our cellulite treated regularly as well. If we don’t address the problem in such manner, cellulite will come back.

Does the procedure hurt?
Rest assured that you are in the best possible hands. With your highly trained therapist, and the machine’s capability of changing intensity, you won’t need to be in pain. It is a non-invasive, relaxing treatment that involves no medical procedures or use of any chemical substances, creams or gels.

Can everyone receive the treatment?
No. It is not for pregnant women, or people taking blood thinners, people with circulatory or vascular disease, active cancer, and also with infectious progressive diseases, and AIDS. Should you have any other concerns, we recommend that you consult your physician.

Does the treatment have any side effects?
The only negative side effect possible is minor bruising for individuals with very sensitive skin. However there are numerous positive side effects, such as relieving muscle soreness, fading of stretch marks and scar tissue, feeling rejuvenated, and relaxed.

Is it a weight loss program?
No, in order to lose weight you need to get on an exercise and diet program. However you can achieve incredible results by combining this treatment with weight loss programs. As a result of the treatment, you’ll notice your clothes fitting better, and also you’ll lose some inches in circumferential body measurements.

What is the difference between ENDERMOLOGIE® and Liposuction?
ENDERMOLOGIE® treatments are non-invasive and improve the health of connective tissue. Liposuction is an invasive surgical procedure aimed at removing deep fat tissue from an area. Doctors often recommend ENDERMOLOGIE® treatments in conjunction with liposuction to minimise the trauma cause by the scaring and inflammation of the procedure and to improve the health of the tissue.

Are the results permanent?
If the factors causing the initial condition are not changed, the tissue will return to the state it was in before ENDERMOLOGIE®. Regular exercise, a balanced diet and 1-2 ENDERMOLOGIE® maintenance treatments per month are recommended to help keep the results achieved.

Tri-Active Laser Cellulite Therapy
a triple action against the unaesthetic appearance of cellulite

What is TriActive?
TriActive is a laser systems of cellulite therapy contribute to the disappearance of dimpled skin , facilitates the development of a more contoured, healthier-looking physique by smoothing and toning the skin anywhere on the body.

How dose The TriActive work?
The TriActive system is equipped with a Diode laser , cooling system and Vacuum massage system. The TriActive system uses diode laser to get deep down under the layers of fatty pockets that are causing the layers of uneven tissue to stimulate fibroblasts for collagen production yielding smoother, healthier-looking skin. The contact cooling system helps hydrate the skin and the rhythmic suction massage helps rejuvenate , increase circulation in the skin, increasing skin elasticity and improving lymphatic drainage. This technology presents effective and long-lasting way to reduce the appearance of cellulite

What areas can be treated?
The TriActive laser system of cellulite therapy was designed to treat different areas on the body. Every surface, from your midriff, to your face and neck, to your bottom and thighs can be treated with this very advanced cellulite therapy treatment.

How frequently do you need treatments?
Triactive treatments are usually performed every week , recommend a protocol of 14 sessions in order to achieve clearance in the treated area

How many treatments will you need?
Typically, 10 to 15 treatments are required to achieve the desired outcome, although results differ in individuals depending on factors such as exercise, diet, number of treatments and the severity of the problem. TriActive can also be used as a follow up to surgical procedures such as liposuction, which frequently causes a slackening of the skin in the neck, tummy, upper arms and “love-handles.”

Dose the treatment hurt?
TriActive uses an innovative and painless treatment suitable for all body and skin types. Patients were very relaxed during the session, and noticed a difference from their very first treatment.

Is the TriActive procedure safe?
Cynosure received FDA approval for TriActive in April, 2005, although the system, developed in Italy, has been used worldwide for several years.

Benefit
TriActive uses an innovative and painless treatment suitable for all body and skin types:

A comfortable mechanical massage/rhythmic aspiration distends the skin in various directions to enhance microcirculation—thereby increasing skin elasticity and improving lymphatic drainage.

Six diode lasers penetrate tissue to stimulate fibroblasts for collagen production—yielding smoother, healthier-looking skin.

Additional hand piece refreshes facial tissue and uncovers softer, more radiant skin for a younger-looking appearance.

TriActive also features therapeutic massage functionality-for relief of muscle pain.

The system can be used in combination with other therapies to enhance the outcomes of surgical and non-surgical procedures such as liposuction and dermal fillers.