Radiofrequency (Body)
Cellulite Reduction Treatment
Radiofrequency produces "deep tissue heating." In our practice, we use it exclusively for the treatment of Cellulite and in follow-ups after Liposuction. We do not use it as a primary means to lift sagging skin or to battle the bulges.
Here's how it works
Fats heat up faster than the water when RF is applied to it. This is because oils have a higher impedance to RF than water. Skin is made up of several layers. The surface has high water content while deeper, there is invariably some subcutaneous fat. The subcutaneous fat and their fibrous septae contract as a result of the heat generated when RF is applied to it. Some of the heat destroys the fat cells but very little.
The main way that RF improves cellulite is that the heat generated improves the circulation within the skin and subcutaneous tissues. In fact the word Cellulite originated from "cellulitis" in early medical literature. Doctors in that era had thought that cellulite was due to poor circulation arising from infection. Of course we now know that cellulite is not due to infections but just the sluggish nature of the lymphatic circulation in the thighs. Hence most treatments that improve circulation will improve cellulite. The includes the LPG Endermologie, Velasmooth and of course our RF.
RESULTS
Cellulite
Radiofrequency is excellent for control of cellulite. Results from RF treatments with are very definite. Several treatments may be required. But once improved, it will stay that way for many months.
The Bulges
RF is hopeless for body sculpting. Do, Coolsculpting, Ultrashape or VASER instead.
RF can sometimes be useful in the lower part of the face, chin and jaw areas. But Ulthera does a much ore elagant job and sculpting the face.
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