Cellulite

People often wonder – “What causes cellulite?”or “Why is cellulite so difficult to treat?” Although a balanced, healthy diet and exercise can improve your appearance, dimpled skin can appear even in the fittest and most athletic people.

The exact cause of the uneven or puckered skin is not fully understood. Although gaining weight can make the dimples more noticeable, it is not the cause of them. It is thought to be caused by a skin support issue due to the fibrous connective cords that attach skin to the underlying muscle. Fat cells build up and push up against the skin while the tough, fibrous cords are pulling down. This interaction is what causes the uneven surface or dimpling.

People often attempt to improve the uneven skin with lifestyle changes, weight loss, exercise, massages, or topical creams that are marketed as treatments for this condition. There are a few treatments available to alleviate or reduce the dimpling. We offer Sofwave^™ as a treatment for mild cellulite. This innovative new ultrasound tightening and lifting technology promotes the production of new collagen to revitalize and renew the skin. The device targets the dermis, an important layer of the skin, for skin tightening.It causes tiny injuries in the deep layers of skin, prompting the body to heal the injuries. New collagen is produced, and the tissue is tightened.

Along with treatments for uneven skin, we can provide care and information on many other common conditions such as hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating, acne,jowls, scars, pigmentation issues, and more.

Our practice provides a wide variety of aesthetic treatments including injectables and skin rejuvenation options to enhance your appearance. BOTOX^®is an injectable wrinkle relaxer that works on dynamic wrinkles. We offer skin rejuvenation treatments such as chemical peels, microdermabrasion, AQUAGOLD^® micro channeling and Genius^® RF Microneedling for patients who are hoping to improve the general tone and texture of their skin.