With summer around the corner, you don’t have to think about your outfits hiding your cellulite. Cellulite is extremely common: nearly 90% of women experience it and about 10% of men. It tends to be more common in women as men have a thicker skin that is less prone to developing it. Despite being common, it also happens to be quite stubborn.
Dieting and exercise are not a guarantee to help. Even pro athletes can have it. Fortunately, if it does bother you, now there are FDA-approved treatments to solve the issue.
Read on to learn more about what causes cellulite and what’s the science behind how Emtone®, the treatment used by our experts at Goldman Vein Institute, Alexander Goldman, MD, RVT, RPVI, and Saluja Varghese-Goldman, MD, RVT, RPVI, treats cellulite.
Cellulite is more than some extra fat. Cellulite is formed from enlarged fat cells, fibrous bands (which contribute to the dimpled look), poor skin elasticity in the area, poor blood flow, and metabolic waste. For a treatment to be effective it has to target all of these different factors, hence why losing weight alone is not enough to eliminate cellulite.
Emtone is the first and only device designed for cellulite treatment that delivers both thermal and mechanical energy at the same time. The combination is very powerful as the thermal energy warms the skin, stimulating the production of new collagen and elastin in the area. At the same time, the mechanical vibrations target the fibrous bands, improving blood flow and lymphatic drainage, helping the body naturally clear out metabolic waste.
In other words, the treatment addresses all the factors that lead to the development of cellulite.
In studies, the combination of both thermal and mechanical energy showed an improvement in cellulite in 95% of treated patients.
For optimal results most people have around four sessions, spaced one week apart from each other. The treatments last about 20 minutes and can be done in your lunch break. There are no incisions and no downtime with Emtone. The technology can be used on the abdomen, buttocks, upper legs, lower legs, and arms.
If you’re ready to step into the summer with smoother skin and no dimples, contact us online or by phone today to schedule an appointment at our offices in Jupiter or Wellington, Florida. Our team will examine your skin and let you know whether you’re a good candidate for Emtone and put together a personalized treatment plan.
