The Skin Care Clinic

Summer is right around the corner and for most women that means it’s time to break out the beach-wear. Unfortunately, it also means that for most women it’s time to start getting creative when it comes to dealing with their cellulite.

Being obese does not make you more likely have cellulite and being slender doesn’t make you less likely to have it, because it’s not normal body fat. Cellulite is the superficial layer of fat that sits just under the surface of the skin. The Connective tissue that holds the fat has usually been weakened and that results in dimpling. Cellulite is not only a problem for about 95% of women but also effects men. The reason cellulite tends to be less visible on the male body is because the connective tissue that holds the fat is much more resilient and doesn’t easily sag. The constant truth for both sexes is that because the fat is superficial, it can be almost impossible to treat with diet and exercise alone.

There are herbal creams and ointments on the market today that promise to make your cellulite disappear, and to make you cottage-cheese-free. However, there has been no evidence that shows any kind of efficacy. Creams and ointments are unable to penetrate deep enough into the skin to get to the fat, which essentially renders them useless.

Also marketed to fight cellulite is subcision, which attempts to target and treat cellulite by snipping the connective tissue that holds it in place. Again there is little evidence of efficacy and there are concerns that it might worsen the condition because it could result in saggy skin and thus more cellulite.

Only one technique has ever shown real signs of being effective, VelaShape, which combines both Endermologie to smooth dimples as well as radiofrequency technology to help break up the fat and connective tissue beneath the surface of the skin. The VelaShape System has been around for quite a few years and is the only FDA-approved procedure on market that has been proven to shrink thigh circumference, as well as minimize the overall appearance of cellulite dimpling. As with most treatments, it does require you to have multiple sessions (10 on average), but most patients start to see real results within the first 4-5 visits.

The Skin Care Clinic in Newport Beach has been administering this procedure for years and our highly qualified staff have had hours upon hours of real-world experience. It is our goal to help you achieve the body you want by summer and we will design a comprehensive personalized plan to help you actualize your goals. Call us today to schedule a free consultation and say farewell to cellulite before summer’s in full-swing.

Call us for a Free Consultation: (949) 760-8065