Table of contents:
Everything you need to know about cellulite.
Causes of cellulite.
3 degrees of cellulite.
How to fight cellulite with body treatments at the spa?
Chinese bubble massage.
Isometric massage.
LPG endermologie.
Comfort Zone - Body Strategist Cellulite.
Med Contour.
What lifestyle changes will help you get rid of cellulite?
According to the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery 85% women over the age of 21 struggle with cellulite.
There are many products and treatments on the market advertised as effective ways to reduce cellulite. However, little evidence supports these claims. Every day, all over the world, hundreds of people are testing more solutions but without spectacular results.
In this article, we will introduce you to the spa treatments that we regularly observe to be effective in our guests. This kind of care makes sense.
Everything you need to know about cellulite.
Although cellulite (lipodystrophy, commonly known as 'orange peel') is not harmful to health, many people want to get rid of it for cosmetic reasons.
It is true that no one likes that specific type of fat that sits under the skin and gives it an unfavourable appearance. We definitely value smooth and firm skin more.
This unevenly distributed fatty tissue can appear after puberty. The increased incidence increases during pregnancy, during menopause and in the case of hormonal disorders.
Causes of cellulite.
Many people wonder where cellulite comes from and why, despite many efforts, sacrifices and even a relatively healthy lifestyle, this problem keeps them awake at night. Obtrusive fat cells, i.e. adipocytes, are not 'picky', they attack sensitive areas in both mature and young people, slim ladies as well as those with a fuller shape fight cellulite.
The most common causes of cellulite include:
- genetic conditions;
- estrogen disorders;
- poor diet and irregular consumption of meals;
- lack of physical activity
- consuming too little water;
- lymphatic circulation disorders;
- hereditary tendency to cellulite.
It can be seen that maintaining control associated with the problem of cellulite is not an easy task. Fortunately, in the age of innovative technology, even greater awareness and the knowledge of specialists, solutions are at hand.
3 degrees of cellulite.
It is important to be aware of how advanced cellulite we are dealing with. There are three stages of it:
Grade 1 Mild.
The skin looks like an orange peel. This is when dimples appear when the skin is pinched.
Grade 2 Moderate.
Depressions appear without pinching the skin and there are more of them. The skin is visibly undulated.
Grade 3 Heavy.
At this stage, the skin is already deeply undulating and cellulite is visible regardless of the position adopted.
How to combat cellulite body treatments in the spa?
Over the years people have lived with the belief that there can be nothing pleasant about anti-cellulite treatments, it is time to dispel this myth.
Many Spa & Wellness facilities have a range of treatments to offer that visibly improve the firmness and appearance of the skin, with relaxation as a blissful side effect.
One effective means of reducing cellulite is massage. Properly performed, it stimulates micro-circulation and changes the micro-architecture of the subcutaneous fatty tissue. This helps to reduce the appearance of so-called 'dimples'. However, not every massage produces the same results. It is important to remember that only a series of appointments will make the problem go away. The number of treatments is often determined on an individual basis, depending on the severity of the problem.
It is especially worth going for a massage Chinese bubble and isometric massage.
Chinese bubble massage.
Smooth skin and a beautiful silhouette.
The Chinese bubble massage is used in natural medicine for three thousand years. No wonder, as it stimulates the immune system and thus strengthens immunity. However, these are not its only benefits.
Massage reaches deeper into the skin, speeding up tissue metabolism. In areas affected by cellulite, the Chinese bubble helps to quickly remove toxins . The negative pressure created in the rubber bubble sucks the skin together with the tissues underneath into the bubble. This changes the distribution of fatty tissue. The lumps under the skin are broken down and the body becomes much smoother. In addition, its circumference is reduced, so the overall appearance of the figure benefits.
Isometric massage.
Fat reduction and muscle strengthening.
Isometric massage is particularly popular with people who want to increase strength and shed unwanted body fat without strenuous physical exercise.
In this case, the therapist applies a set of techniques on the muscles undergoing isometric contraction. In addition, the massage promotes circulation (lymphatic and venous), oxygenating the tissues. This visibly improves the density and firmness of the skin.
Even after the first treatments, cellulite is visibly smoothed and fatty tissue is largely broken down.
Fat can be reduced in five treatments, which is particularly praised by ladies with fat accumulation in the abdomen, flanks and thighs.
During a series of 10 treatments, the slimming and smoothing effect of the skin is compounded by an increase in muscle mass. Athletes who train regularly or who have been immobilised for a long time for some reason due to an injury will certainly appreciate this type of massage.
LPG endermologie.
Firm and radiant skin.
LPG endermologie mechanically stimulates the skin and in this way, cracking down on cellulite. It is gentle treatmentwhich requires no prior preparation. All you need to do is put on a special outfit (endermowear) and off you go.
During the 40-minute treatment, a special head with innovative anti-cellulite programmes sucks the skin in different directions, stimulating circulation and tissue regeneration. Elastin and collagen production increases, and with it the firmness of your body.
In addition to cellulite reduction, endermologie also stimulates metabolism and the removal of toxins from the body. The principle is very similar to that of a Chinese bubble massage.
The number of repetitions depends on your body's needs and the effect you want. Usually, this number fluctuates between ten and twenty meetings, resulting in a total therapy lasting between three and seven weeks.
Comfort Zone - Body Strategist Cellulite.
Manual fight against advanced cellulite.
This treatment was created for ladies struggling with cellulite at different levels of its development. The main components are a gel scrub, combined with black pepper extract, a mud pack and an anti-cellulite oil for massage. A body wrap and a cream pack complete the treatment. The treatment is an excellent complement to the specialised
Comfort Zone, and the entire Body Stretegist range, works well both as a standalone cellulite treatment and as part of a larger programme.
Med 2 Contour.
Non-surgical liposuction.
Med 2 Contour allows, non-invasive body modelling. The Medical Med2 Contour device emits low-frequency ultrasound waves that reach deep into the skin. These waves break up fat cells and remove them forever. The massage itself is performed thanks to an advanced head that sucks in the skin.
The procedure is virtually painless. The only stimulus is the heat, and the satisfaction of improved skin appearance is indescribable. For this to happen, it is worth repeating the treatment four to eight times.
What lifestyle changes will help you get rid of cellulite?
There are several things you can do at home to reduce the appearance of cellulite. Maintaining and enhancing the effects of anti-cellulite treatments, is based on making some changes to your lifestyle.
These include regular exercise, a balanced diet and good hydration. Drinking water is an inexpensive option that can help in the fight against cellulite. Water keeps you hydrated and also helps to stimulate circulation and lymphatic flow.
Dry skin brushing before showering is also great. This helps to stimulate blood flow and break up fat deposits under the skin. Another way is to massage the problem areas with a scrub or oil containing caffeine, which can help break down fat cells.
Cellulite is a very common condition that is hard to prevent. However, spa treatments and certain lifestyle changes can help reduce its appearance and improve the overall condition of the skin.
The autumn and winter season is ideal to start tackling cellulite. Some of the treatments may result in a short-lived, minor redness that is more difficult to cover in summer. However, it is not worth being limited by the season. After all, a visit to the spa is pure pleasure at any time.
