NovaTrim® Cellulite Treatment (Endermologie®)
 

Cellulite's Worst Enemy!

 

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If you’re searching for a non-invasive, non-surgical therapy for those parts of your body that seem to resist firming and shaping, consider NovaTrim®.

Our exclusive body contouring system features the patented Endermologie® therapy that is far beyond outdated body wraps.

Since its introduction to the USA, Endermologie® was the first to be FDA approved for  reduction of the appearance of cellulite and body sculpting. Nova Cosmetic Center also offers Dermawave and Lipomelt. For best results we suggest combining NovaTrim® with one of these two treatments.


The Endermologie® machine is a motorized device with two adjustable rollers and controlled aspiration, which creates a symmetrical skin-fold. The skin gently folds and unfolds under the continuous action of the rollers allowing for smooth and regulated deep tissue mobilization. As the viscosity of the subcutaneous fat layer decreases, blood flow and lymphatic drainage increase, facilitating the elimination of excess fluid and metabolites, while improving overall cellular function. It feels like a deep tissue massage while increasing blood and lymphatic flow.




Endermologie® is widely recognized as today's most advanced weapon against cellulite, and is certainly NovaTrim®'s secret weapon. But the remarkable deep massage therapy sessions are only one-fourth of the equation in the quest for a great body.

NovaTrim® is a lifestyle...a healthy balance of moderate exercise, sensible eating and plenty of water. It's all about increasing the body's circulation, and boosting the natural metabolic processes.

It's hard to put a price on getting into the kind of shape you dream of, but NovaTrim® makes it affordable.

Endermologie® reduces the appearance of cellulite and circumferential body measurements. The before-and-after photos, demonstrate remarkable improvements in skin tone and texture. These changes occurred following completion of a full series of 14 Endermologie® cellulite treatments.


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

 


Before you begin your program, we offer a complimentary Body Composition Analysis. This will determine your percentage of body fat and ideal weight. The procedure is based on the bio-impedance method of testing and is designed to give a level of accuracy that is comparable to the best techniques available to the health community today. You will be provided with a personalized, printed Body Composition.
 

WHAT IS CELLULITE?

Cellulite is a common term used to describe superficial pockets of trapped fat, which causes uneven dimpling or “orange peel” skin. It appears in 90% of post-adolescent women and is rarely seen in men. Common but not exclusive areas where cellulite is found, are the thighs, buttocks, and the abdomen. Contrary to popular belief, cellulite is not related to obesity.

ANATOMY OF CELLULITE

 

 



 


Underneath the epidermis and dermis exists three fat layers. Cellulite develops in the most superficial of these layers, known as the hypodermis or subcutaneous fat layer. This layer is structurally unique from the others because its fat lobes are organized into chambers by surrounding strands of connective tissue.

Hormones, not exercise and diet, primarily regulate fat storage and metabolism in the subcutaneous fat layer. The fat cells within the two reserve fat layers situated underneath the subcutaneous fat layer are dispersed in a loose network. Fat storage and metabolism in these layers is predicted by genetics and influenced by the two basic elements of lifestyle, diet and exercise [Ref. 4]. Most notably, these layers are not responsible for the formation of cellulite.

Female vs. Male
In women, the subcutaneous fat layer is organized into large vertical chambers where an abundance of fat can be stored. The chambers in men are arranged as small diagonal units, which not only store smaller quantities of fat but are also unlikely to result in cellulite formation.

HOW DOES CELLULITE DEVELOP?

“Edematous-fibrosclerotic panniculopathy” is a medical term used to describe cellulite. In the past decade, there has been extensive research to clarify the possible causes, and many authors agree on the following points:
 

• Adipose cells (fat cells) swell due to fat storage.
• Capillary walls become excessively permeable causing localized accumulation of fluid.
• Inadequate lymphatic drainage slows the removal of excess fluid.
• Adipose cells cluster and are bound by collagen fibers, which further impedes blood flow.
• Connective tissue strands stiffen, pulling down on their anchor points.

The changes in blood flow, lymphatic drainage, fat, and connective tissue result in cellulite - a bumpy or dimpled appearance of the skin.

FACTORS INVOLVED IN CELLULITE DEVELOPMENT

Hormones

Special importance is placed on hormonal factors (estrogen, folliculine, etc.), since cellulite develops mainly in women during periods of hormonal change, such as puberty, pregnancy, menopause, premenstrual syndrome, and the initial months on birth control pills. Hormones are responsible for regulating the changes in blood flow, lymphatic drainage, fat, and connective tissue, all of which play a role in the formation of cellulite.

Diet and Exercise
Cellulite forms as a result of complex physiological changes to the subcutaneous fat layer, despite attempts to exercise regularly and follow a well-balanced diet. However, without a healthy lifestyle, the overall appearance of existing cellulite can worsen over time due to weight gain, poor nutrition, and inadequate water intake.

Age
Aging results in a loss of thickness and tone of the connective tissue within the dermis and the superficial fat layer. The outcome is a more visible and flabby cellulite.

HOW TO CLASIFY CELLULITE

There are several ways to evaluate and classify cellulite.

1. The pinch test is a simple way to locate cellulite. Pinch the skin on your outer thigh between your index finger and your thumb, and look for dimpling. You can also try other regions of the body, namely the buttocks and abdomen.

2. The Nurnberger - Muller scale can be used to classify cellulite based on a four-stage process, beginning with normal skin and terminating with its most advanced stage.

• Stage 0
No dimpling when the subject is standing and lying. The pinch test reveals “folds and furrows”, but there is no mattress-like appearance.

• Stage 1
No dimpling while the subject is standing or lying, but the pinch test reveals the mattress-like appearance.

• Stage 2
Dimpling appears spontaneously when standing and not lying down.

• Stage 3
Dimpling is spontaneously positive standing and lying down.

RESULTS WITH ENDERMOLOGIE®

Endermologie® reduces the appearance of cellulite and circumferential body measurements. The after-photos demonstrate remarkable improvements in skin tone and texture. These changes occurred following completion of a full series of Endermologie® treatments. No weight loss was reported.


 

 

Factors influencing cellulite and fat
Often referred to as the "orange-peel" or "cottage-cheese" effect, cellulite plagues over 90% of women today. Although advancing age, lifestyle habits, hormonal factors, hydration levels, stress, medications, and body types may predispose certain woman to cellulite and fat retention, all women are at risk. Resistant to diet and exercise, cellulite affects even young, thin women who are devoted followers of stringent exercise and nutritional regimens.

There is a remarkable sexual differentiation in the skin’s hypodermis; in females, the septum is perpendicular to the skin surface, as components of the vertical pockets. In males, the septa intersect, forming smaller, polygonal-shaped chambers. The finer male hypodermis, housed within a thicker dermis, is less influenced by deformed fat cells (adipocytes) and less likely to store fat. This anatomical distinction explains why men do not show cellulite the way women do.

Both men and women, however, suffer from exercise and diet resistant fat retention, resulting in stomach paunches, love handles and the like.

Normal work of vascular system
When normal fatty tissue is stored, it is held in place by a network of collagen and elastin fibers and is supplied by a network of vascular and lymph vessels.

 

When the system works well, the vascular system takes energy from the fat stores when required, and toxins are flushed away via the lymph.

Cellulite and Fat Retention…
Metabolically inactive, fat cells do not release fatty acids of their own accord. When the body’s natural waste removal system starts to fail, waste products build up in fat cells and the connective tissue become saturated with fluids, is inflamed and swollen. As fat cells enlarge, they also reorganize themselves. Excess fat storage puts lateral pressure on the vertically attached skin partitions and causes the cell membrane to become distorted, losing elasticity, shape and definition. The growing adipocytesalso destroy the network of collagen and elastin fibers. These respond by thickening, forming hard pockets that encroach upon vascular and lymphatic vessels, further inhibiting microcirculation and the release of fatty acids. Externally, the skin develops an unsightly puckered or dimpled appearance.

Diagnose and treat !
Cellulite can be diagnosed and categorized into four stages. The more advanced the condition of cellulite, the greater the effort required to treat it.

When treating cellulite, the congested lymph and waste system needs to be cleared, the fibrosis around the hardened pockets of fat needs to be softened or broken down and the weak network of collagen and elastin fibers needs to be strengthened and re-modeled.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Procedure

The program utilizes a motorized, patented therapeutic Endermologie® massage treatment that is the focal point of a comprehensive body sculpting program. The specialized device combines two rollers with powerful suction, providing a consistent massage that effectively breaks down fatty deposits so that they can be eliminated by your body.

This procedure may also be combined with liposuction for a more effective and noticeable end result.

Be sure to ask your Nova specialist about our comprehensive stretchmark treatment program!

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why is cellulite more prominent in women than men?


Cellulite is formed by a key hormone called estrogen. As a result, 90% of women have cellulite while most men do not, unless they have hormonal imbalance. Furthermore, the hypodermis (subcutaneous fat layer) is structurally different in women, and it permits more fat storage than the male hypodermis.

Can cellulite be eliminated with diet and exercise?


Cellulite occurs in the subcutaneous fat layer called the hypodermis, which responds mainly to hormones and minimally to diet and exercise. Therefore, this approach is not an effective means for cellulite reduction.

Why is diet and exercise necessary?


Poor nutrition tends to worsen the appearance of cellulite. It stands to reason that a balanced diet, regular exercise and water intake can, to a certain degree, prevent the advanced stages of cellulite.

Which treatment is most effective to treat cellulite?


The most effective cellulite treatment is Endermologie® or Lipomassage, which was pioneered by LPG Systems in France over a decade ago. LPG is the first machine to be approved for the treatment of cellulite. Currently the most effective treatment approved by the FDA is Endermologie®.

Will liposuction remove or reduce the appearance of cellulite?


Liposuction is an effective surgical procedure for body contouring, involving the removal of fat from deep fat layers. Liposuction is not typically performed in the subcutaneous fat layer, due to swelling, scarring, and bruising, and, therefore, is not the treatment of choice for cellulite. Endermologie® treatments are encouraged before and after liposuction.

How many Endermologie® treatments are required and how long is each session?


Endermologie® treatments are generally 35 minutes in duration, twice a week. The average women will need 14 treatments to achieve optimal results. Once-a-month follow-up treatments are usually recommended to maintain results.

Can men benefit from cellulite treatments?


Most men do not have cellulite but still benefit from body shaping and toning of the skin. Areas that respond well to Endermologie® are the back, abdomen, and “love handles”.

Lipomassage, a new technique from LPG, effectively fights trapped fat, even when the strictest diets and most rigorous exercise regimens have failed. Despite having a good metabolism, men, with age or the consumption of a rich diet, will begin storing fat in certain areas.

Can Endermologie® be applied as a facial treatment?


Endermologie® can be used as a facial treatment. By stimulating the production of new collagen fibers, it can improve skin tone and slow down the aging of the skin.

Do I have to wear a body stocking?


The body stockiing is necessary for a smoother treatment and it helps with the mobilization of the rollers in different techniques movements.
 

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