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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!
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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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