Some Facts about Cellulite Laser Treatments
Cellulite represents the accumulation of fat in the subcutaneous area of the skin. This condition affects women more than men, and is manifested as dimpling and lumpiness, especially around the buttocks, thighs, arms, and abdominal areas. The tendency of fat to accumulate in these areas is caused by inheriting a “cellulite gene”, and this gene is expressed in an individual regardless of overall body fat. Thus, thin people may be affected the same way as obese people. To date, there are only a few proven and effective options to treat this condition, one of which is cellulite laser treatment.
Cellulite laser treatments vary, but all of them revolve around the principle of applying a low-energy laser beam near the skin for about 30 – 40 minutes, literally melting down subcutaneous fat deposits and allowing it to be carried away by the blood circulation. Other lasers and procedures may then be used in conjunction, helping to promote better clearance of fat from affected areas.
Laser treatment for cellulite may also be used with other established treatments, such as special massages and liposuction. The special massages, also known as Endermologie, use custom rollers to stimulate blood circulation around the cellulite areas. At the same time, suction is applied over the area, which removes the dimpling by attempting to redistribute the overlying skin. These effects are temporary, however, and need to be maintained for best results. On the other hand, liposuction surgically removes the bulk of fat under the skin by vacuuming it out, though it cannot remove the dimpled appearance of the skin, and may in fact even worsen it, unless combined with laser treatment or Endermologie, as mentioned above.
Cellulite laser treatments, however, can be expensive, primarily due to the multiple sessions required. Some treatments need more than 10 sessions to show results, with a total package cost of about $ 2500 on the average. This figure is combined with the cost of follow up consultations, and any adjunctive procedures that need to be done. Even then, the treatments may be ineffective for certain types of people, such as those who cannot maintain the proper diet and exercise regimens. A thorough assessment of its long-term side effects is also unavailable at this time.
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