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Facts About Cellulite
Cellulite
is the name for bundles of fat stored between
the muscle and skin. Muscle is attached to the
skin through bands of fibrous connective tissue.
Under the influence of time, gravity and hormones,
the stored fat pushes against the connective tissue,
compressing the skin and causing the appearance
of dimples or puckers in the overlying skin.
While
most forms of cellulite occurs on the thighs and
buttocks, in some people, it also occurs on the
upper arm, the back of the neck, and stomach.
In most people, the appearance of cellulite worsens
with age. This does not mean, however, that younger
people do not get cellulite. Indeed, cellulite
often starts to develop at a young age. Left untreated,
this condition worsens in appearance as the person
ages.
Cellulite
Treatments
A number of treatments and creams have been introduced
over the past decade claiming to remove cellulite.
To date, these treatments have offered no results.
However, many treatment options are currently
being used in various spas & cosmetic surgery
centers. Treatments like mesotherapy, velasmooth,
and other procedures are producing positive results.
Mesotherapy &
Lipodissolve involves injecting microscopic quantities
of natural plant extracts, homeopathic agents,
pharmaceutical agents and vitamins into the skin
for cellulite, weight loss, spot reduction, and
rejuvenation of the skin.
Velasmooth &
Triactive combine multiple treatments including
lasers, radio frequency, massage or other techniques
to combat cellulite.
For San Antonio & Bexar County residents
who suffer from Cellulite, there are many doctors,
dermatologists & medical spas that offer cellulite
treatment procedures. These doctors serve all
of the San Antonio area including Seguin, New
Braunfels, Rock Hill, Alamo Heights, Windcrest,
Leon Valley, New Berlin & more.
Stadia Medical Spa
21 Spurs Lane, Suite 110
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 881-6270
The DermaWave No-Needle Body Contouring/Cellulite
Reduction treatment, also known as Dermal Aquaphoresis,
reduces fat and cellulite by penetrating the skin
with advanced electrical waveforms and a conductive
gel containing ingredients that treat imperfections
caused by the aging process. A combination of
laser pre-treatment and three waveforms help achieve
maximum results.
Desire Laser & Medical
Spa
19054 Stone Oak Pkwy Ste. #102
San Antonio, TX 78258
Phone: (210) 490-4206
Desire
Laser & Medical Spa in San Antonio offers
mesotherapy cellulite removal. Mesotherapy is
the latest breakthrough in fat & cellulite
reduction
Radiance San Antonio
5231 Broadway Suite 121
San Antonio, Texas 78209
(210) 804-0772
VelaSmooth is the latest elos technology. It is
FDA approved, and is proven to reduce the circumference
of the buttocks and thigh, as well as reduce the
appearance of cellulite..
Health Net Laser & Skin
12730 IH 10 West at DeZavala
San Antonio, TX
(210) 694-5800 - website
Offers Mesotherapy which involves a series of
small, relatively painless, injections just below
the skin which act to mobilize & melt away
fat. Target areas are typically areas that are
noticeably problematic such as the buttock, abdomen,
waist, thighs, and under the arms.
Smartlipo
Treatments in San Antonio, TX
SmartLipo, Smart Lipo, Laser Liposuction or laser
lipolysis, is a procedure for fat removal like
liposuction that utilizes the energy generated
from a laser fiber to "melt" fat away.
Laser liposuction is performed in a doctor's office
under a light, local anesthetic.
Traditional liposuction uses a vacuum with a
metal tube attached, which the doctor moves back
and forth as it tears out and removes fat. You
get more loose skin as a result, bleeding, swelling,
scaring and destruction of tissue. Sagging skin
sometimes necessitates additional surgical procedures
such as face or neck lifts. Alternatively, Smartlipo
uses a laser which melts away fat and results
in less destruction and bruising, less scaring
and no stitches. Recovery times are also faster
with Smartlipo.
Through an incision the size of a ball point
pen, the Smartlipo laser liquefies the fat making
permanent elimination easy without the down time
or recovery of traditional liposuction. The laser
also stimulates your own collagen and elastin
for an added skin tightening benefit to the treatment
area over the next few months.
Smartlipo is often used for treating small areas
of the face, neck, arms, male breasts (gynecomastia),
and other areas of loose or lax skin (flabby skin).
The Plastic and Cosmetic Center of South Texas
7272 Wurzbach #801
San Antonio, TX 78240
210 270.8595
Dr. Jeneby acquired the Smart Lipo in
July of 2007, making him The First Plastic Surgeon
in South Texas to use the machine. His Experience
with the machine dates back to its introduction
in JULY of 2007. It is an FDA approved laser (Laser
Liposculpture) used to melt the fat under the
skin. Smart Lipo is a procedure can be done in
the office under local anesthesia and has revolutionized
the liposuction industry.
Laser Cosmetic Solutions - Melanie Carreon, M.D.
1199 E. College St.
Seguin, TX 78155
(830) 379-9266
Dr. Melanie Carreon has provided Smartlipo
to over 600 patients. It is sometimes called Smartlipo
Tumescent Liposuction, meaning the patient remains
awake as the tissues are infiltrated with local
anesthetic. She is the first physician, in Texas,
to offer the Cynosure 46 watt MPX Laser to patients.
It is the "fastest and most powerful"
Smartlipo MPX laser so far and it helps tighten
the overlying skin. Seguin is accessible quite
readily for patients in Dallas, Houston, Austin
and San Antonio.
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