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Nov 29, 2018
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For some, the first day of spring serves as an unwelcome reminder of having to hit our ideal summer bodies before we shed the layers, break out our bathing suits—and say hello to our cellulite. While cellulite isn’t anything to be ashamed of, owning those dimples isn’t for everyone. For those interested in smoothing out the lumps and bumps, avoid the stress of rushing at the last minute to get results, and instead use the start of spring to explore your treatment options. Now is the perfect time to establish the best cellulite reduction treatment plan for you, so you can get excited about those beach days ahead!
Cellulite is still a bit of a mystery to health professionals. Cellulite occurs in the subcutaneous tissue (the innermost layer of skin) and is a result of subcutaneous fat protruding beyond the collagen fibers around it. When this fat bulges through the fibrous network, it appears as bumps and dimples on the skin’s surface, most often on the thighs, buttocks, and upper arms. While we know cellulite is medically harmless and more of a cosmetic concern that affects approximately 98% of women, its causes are still up for debate. It is clear, however, that cellulite is linked to the female hormone estrogen, which can have a variety of impacts on skin health.
In women, fat cells are larger in size and fibrous collagen is similar to a picket fence, with larger openings between fibers. Comparatively, fat cells in men are smaller and collagen fibers are oriented in a lattice-like fashion, preventing fat cells from bulging through the spaces as easily as in women. It should also be noted that there are also different grades of collagen that may affect how it appears on the skin’s surface and how it may be effectively treated.
There are a few different treatments that can be explored to reduce the appearance of cellulite, ranging from simple tips for camouflaging to targeting fat cells and strengthening tissue below the skin’s surface. Whatever your preferred treatment method, it’s best to give yourself some time to explore your options, book consultations with certified treatment professionals, and give treatments the time they need to work their magic. The following are just some benefits of planning ahead so you’re ready when summer finally arrives.
Sunless tanner can be an easy way to mask cellulite. Self-tanner can give the impression of a more even skin tone and help to reflect light, offering the appearance of smooth, more toned skin. While some self-tanners suggest they develop in just hours, it’s best to experiment with products before shorts season hits, so you can see what fits your skin tone and lifestyle while still being able to hide any application mistakes under layers. A buildable self-tanner can offer a little more control over color depth and universal shades may offer the added benefit of adapting to your skin tone, rather than trying to search for the perfect match.
Spring cleaning doesn’t just have to be for the home—it can be for the body, too. Take this time to focus in on establishing a healthy diet and incorporating exercise. Nutrients found in healthy foods can help boost skin health, while exercising can help burn away extra weight that can make cellulite appear much more visible. Taking time to lose weight gradually can help reduce the risk of developing loose skin that would emphasize cellulite. Also, even though the weather may still be a bit chilly, there are still plenty of opportunities to get outdoors and get active. Of course, it’s important to note that exercise is not a cure-all to cellulite—many fit people may still see cellulite on the buttocks and thighs. In most cases, a holistic approach that incorporates cellulite reduction treatments alongside a healthy diet and regular exercise can offer the best results.
For those who may consider opting for a more invasive procedure to tackle cellulite, downtime is an important factor. As the American Academy of Dermatology notes, surgical procedures like subcision, which uses a needle inserted below the skin’s surface to sever fibrous bands, or vacuum-assisted tissue release, which also cuts bands and uses suction to move fat and tissue to fill in dimples and smoothen bumps, require a break from your regular routine to recover. Depending on the treatment, downtime can span anywhere from one week to six weeks, and a compression garment may be needed throughout the recovery period to limit inflammation and assist with circulation and healing. Of course, these garments may not be the most fashionable, especially under shorts or summer dresses, and beach days aren’t recommended. So, the sooner you start, the better.
For those who are searching for an effective solution but don’t want the long downtime (or the invasive procedure for that matter), radio frequency-based cellulite reduction treatments may be the answer, particularly in addition to regular workouts and a healthy diet—the perfect cellulite-busting trifecta this spring. Requiring no downtime and completed in short 15- to 30-minute sessions, these non-surgical cellulite reduction treatments utilize Multi-Polar Radio Frequency (RF) energy and Pulsed Electro Magnetic Fields (PEMF) to target fat cells, boost collagen production, and smoothen skin. Creating heat deep below the skin’s surface, RF energy stimulates skin’s natural collagen production cycle to restore the fibrous network that keeps skin smooth. PEMF boosts circulation for skin health and the heat delivered deep below the skin’s surface helps break down subcutaneous fat cells for visibly smoother skin.
These treatments are cumulative, meaning results will continue to improve up to three to four months following the final treatment session. For this reason, to see your best results this summer, it’s best to start at the onset of spring, though these treatments are not limited to that timeframe. As an added bonus, these non-surgical cellulite reduction treatments feel warm and relaxing, making them a welcome retreat from the cold winter temperatures you may have been experiencing over the past few months.
Whatever your cellulite treatment method of choice, ensure you allow enough time for new habits to stick and old perceptions to fade, so you can feel confident in the skin you’re in and are able to commit to a healthy lifestyle that promotes improved results. By starting your cellulite reduction treatment plan now at the start of spring, you give yourself plenty of time for both.
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Venus Bliss™ is cleared by the FDA and licensed by Health Canada for non-invasive lipolysis of the abdomen and flanks in individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or less, with the diode laser applicators. The (MP)2 applicator is cleared by the FDA for temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite, and licensed by Health Canada for temporary increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and temporary cellulite reduction. Venus Bliss™ has CE Mark as a non-invasive medical aesthetic device enabling a comprehensive approach leading to body contouring, addressing fat reduction, skin tightening, circumference reduction, and cellulite reduction.
Venus Versa™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark as a multi-application device intended to be used in aesthetic and cosmetic procedures. The SR515 and SR580 applicators are cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and have CE Mark for the treatment of benign pigmented epidermal and cutaneous lesions and treatment of benign cutaneous vascular lesions. The HR650/HR650XL and HR690/HR690XL applicators are cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and have CE Mark for the removal of unwanted hair and to effect stable long-term or permanent hair reduction for Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The AC Dual applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for the treatment of acne vulgaris. The DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators on the Venus Versa™ system are cleared by the FDA for non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides on females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The DiamondPolar™ applicator is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides on females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The OctiPolar™ applicator on the Venus Versa™ system is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for temporary body contouring via skin tightening, circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction. The NanoFractional RF™ (Viva) applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin.
NeoGraft® is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark with indication for use in suction-assisted follicular extraction and re-implantation. It is an auto-graft system and can be used on both male and female patients.
ARTAS iX™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark with indication for use for harvesting hair follicles from the scalp in men diagnosed with androgenic alopecia (male pattern hair loss) who have black or brown straight hair. ARTAS iX™ is intended to assist physicians in identifying and extracting hair follicular units from the scalp during hair transplantation; creating recipient sites; and implanting harvested hair follicles.
Venus Legacy™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV with the OctiPolar™ and DiamondPolar™ applicators, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite with the 4D Body (LB2) and 4D Face (LF2) applicators. It is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for the temporary increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, temporary cellulite reduction, and temporary wrinkle reduction.
Venus Velocity™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for hair removal, permanent hair reduction (defined as the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen), and the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae for all Fitzpatrick skin types.
Venus Fiore™ received regulatory approval in Israel for aesthetic and functional treatment of the vagina, labia and mons pubis. Venus Fiore™ is available for sale in India, Hong Kong, and other selected Asian countries.
Venus Viva™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin. The DiamondPolar™ applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for the treatment of moderate to severe wrinkles and rhytides in Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV.
Venus Freeze Plus™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. It is licensed by Health Canada for temporary skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite on the abdomen and flanks, using the DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators. The DiamondPolar™ applicator on Venus Freeze Plus™ has CE Mark for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and the increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction with the OctiPolar™ applicator.
Venus Heal™ is licensed by Health Canada and can be used for the treatment of both acute and chronic disorders of the musculoskeletal system, such as muscle spasms, back pain, and soft tissue injuries, and results in effects such as pain relief, myorelaxation, increase of local blood circulation, and edema reduction. In the U.S., Venus Heal™ is cleared by the FDA for the relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm, and temporary improvement of local blood circulation. These indications enable the treatment of certain soft tissue injuries and conditions.
Venus Glow™ is cleared by the FDA as a Class I motorized dermabrasion device. It provides a dermal rejuvenation treatment that works to open up and deep-clean pores. Venus Concept is the exclusive distributor for Venus Glow™.
Venus Epileve™ is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for hair removal, permanent hair reduction (defined as the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen), and the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae for all Fitzpatrick skin types. Venus Epileve™ is also CE-Marked for hirsutism.
Venus Freeze™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. It is licensed by Health Canada for temporary skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite on the abdomen and flanks, using the DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators. The DiamondPolar™ applicator on Venus Freeze™ has CE Mark for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and the increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction with the OctiPolar™ applicator.
Venus Swan™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and licensed by Health Canada for the non-invasive treatment of cellulite reduction, skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of stretch marks.
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