What is cellulite?
Cellulite, most prevalent in women, is extremely common. In fact, 85-90 percent of women have at least some cellulite!
Most women develop cellulite after puberty and/or when aging as the skin loses elasticity. Weight gain can also make cellulite more noticeable however some lean people have cellulite as well. Pregnancy and inactive lifestyles also can lead to an increase in cellulite.
While harmless, and treatment is not necessary, this frustrating lumpy and dimpled, cottage cheese-like textured flesh can be on your thighs, buttocks, breasts, abdomen and upper arms. You may turn to massage, expensive creams, weight loss or other fad treatments to tighten the skin and reduce the appearance of cellulite — but results will vary and are not long lasting.
If you’re concerned with the appearance of your skin, medically proven treatment options are available and can last up to one year or longer.
How do you treat cellulite?
You will first want to schedule a consultation to discuss the best treatment plan for you. Prepare for your appointment by developing a list of questions to discuss with your provider. These might include
- For my cellulite concerns, what is the best course of action?
- Can you please address the pros and cons for each treatment option?
- How much do the treatments you’ve suggested cost?
- What results can I expect?
- What downtime should I expect and what kind of follow-up, if any, will I have?
Bodysculpting and cellulite reduction treatments offered at The Iowa Clinic Medical Spa include:
- truSculpt 3D
- PelleFirm®
What is truSculpt 3D?
truSculpt 3D is a unique, non-invasive, Radio Frequency (RF) procedure optimized to provide sculpting of problem areas with no downtime. truSculpt 3D takes a multi-dimensional approach to decrease circumference and diminish fat by delivering therapeutic heat into the fat to achieve results in the shortest possible treatment time with enhanced safety and comfort.
For more information on the truSculpt 3D procedure, click here.
Consultation is required.
What is PelleFirm®?
PelleFirm® is another heat treatment that uses lower levels of energy to gently massage and smooth the skin to reduce the appearance of cellulite. This non-invasive, FDA-cleared procedure stimulates collagen production and improves skin texture and tone.
The 30-60 min treatment (per session) can be used for thighs, buttocks and abdomen and is often used as an alternative to more invasive procedures like liposuction of surgical body lifts.
If you have loose or sagging skin that bothers you and feel you could benefit from this non-invasive, no downtime required procedure, contact our team to learn more.
The convenient and low-cost treatment has minimal discomfort and requires no recovery time making it easy to fit into your busy schedule.
While generally safe, there are some potential side effects to be aware of. These include redness, swelling and mild discomfort around the treatment site. These mild effects resolve within hours to days following the treatment. In rare cases, other more serious side effects can occur.
Please speak with our qualified and experienced medical spa providers skilled in performing these procedures to discuss risks and if the treatment is right for you.
Consultation is required.