Skin Tightening (Face, Neck) Cellulite Reduction
and Body Shaping
Our clinic in Newbury offers ThermaLipo II radiofrequency treatment, an effective and comfortable way of achieving facial skin tightening and wrinkle reduction, and can also be used on the body to firm areas of lax skin (such as is found under the arms) and as a treatment for cellulite.
Cellulite Reduction Treatment
For the treatment of cellulite the deepest layers of the skin are heated to a temperature which increases local blood circulation, encourages drainage of fatty deposits into the lymphatic system, promotes the breakdown of fibrous tissue and leads to a reduction in the volume in fat cells.
Skin Tightening treatment
During skin tightening procedures, the heating action accelerates collagen production and leads to a contraction of collagen fibres, restructuring and tightening the skin.
How is the treatment carried out?
A thin layer of gel is applied to the area to be treated and an applicator delivering RF energy is moved in circular motions to warm the skin. Once the desired skin temperature is reached it is then maintained for a few minutes for the optimal effect. Each session typically lasts 45 minutes, depending upon the treatment area. The gel is then removed.
Am I suitable for treatment?
If you are pregnant then treatment is not advisable. Cellulite treatment can be carried out if you are generally healthy and not excessively overweight.
Is the treatment effective?
The immediate effect is a contraction of collagen fibres, firming the skin tissue. However, the full benefits are not usually experienced for 2-3 months following treatment. The ongoing effect is due to the production and deposition of collagen and elastin in the skin. Generally after a facial treatment the skin is described as ‘more compact’ and ‘firmer’. For cellulite treatments there is normally an immediate improvement in skin texture, followed by a reduction in contour measurements, the degree of which is variable from person to person. For maximum results maintenance sessions of 3 to 4 months are often advised.
How many treatments are necessary?
Generally a course of 6 – 8 sessions is recommended for facial skin tightening and series of 8 – 10 treatments for the reduction of cellulite. In the case of stubborn cellulite, additional treatments may be required.
For even better results our aestheticians recommend combing this treatment with our AHA Skin Peels or Microdermabrasion.