Looking for exercises to reduce cellulite/fat on a specific part of your body like your butt, thighs or stomach? Well, stop looking, because those exercises DO-NOT-EXIST. They don’t. Forget what the tabloid newspaper, glossy magazine, instagram post, exercise blog, youtube vlog or tiktok reel says. It’s all misinformation based on IGNORANCE - or just good, old, plain lying (sorry, I have to call it out as what it is: LYING). Very simply, it is physiologically impossible to reduce fat (including cellulite fat) from a SPECIFIC part of the body with…
Can infrared led light therapy enhance lymphatic drainage and fluid balance?
At its core, infrared light therapy employs light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to emit wavelengths typically ranging from 700 to 1,000 nanometers. Unlike the harsh ultraviolet rays that scorch the skin, infrared light penetrates deeper into tissues, reaching muscles, nerves, and even lymphatic structures. The mechanism hinges on stimulating mitochondria—the powerhouses of cells—to produce more adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the molecule that fuels cellular activity…
Can yoga smooth away cellulite? Here are the facts.
Cellulite, the bane of smooth skin, afflicts up to 90% of women at some stage, manifesting as a dimpled, uneven texture on the thighs, buttocks, and abdomen. Often likened to orange peel or cottage cheese, this condition arises when fat deposits protrude through weakened connective tissue beneath the skin’s surface. Its ubiquity has fuelled an endless quest for remedies, with yoga frequently touted as a potential saviour. But can yoga, a practice blending physical postures, breath control, and mindfulness, truly prevent or reduce…
Dancing, cellulite and skin firmness
Physical activity and exercise are essential for both cellulite reduction and skin tightening. Diet only is never enough - both physical activity and healthy nutrition are needed. The most beneficial types of exercise / physical activity for cellulite prevention and skin firmness maintenance are the ones which combine both high intensity AND some form of vibration/impact. High intensity burns calories while the activity is…
The connection between cellulite and hemorrhoids - and the flavonoids that can help both
Polyphenols such as flavonoids are widely researched for this blood vessel supporting and microcirculation boosting action. This can help in all conditions affected by poor circulation, anything from water retention to cellulite reduction to haemorrhoid improvement: the key issue is exactly the same: blood and lymphatic vessel integrity and function…
For cellulite reduction and skin tightening 12 sessions are ideally needed for best results
Why 12 (intensive but SAFE) sessions are necessary for cellulite reduction and skin tightening. In aesthetics there are currently two methods to effect skin tightening and cellulite reduction. The stimulative method is safe, pain-free and effective, as long as it’s strong (but never excessive), and as long as treatments are regularly repeated. As multiple treatments are needed, prices should be moderate. Typical examples…
Red vine leaf extract improves chronic venous insufficiency [Research]
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Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is common in women, especially older or overweight women. Common symptoms include fat accumulation under/inside the skin, oedema (water retention), heavy legs, muscle cramps, pain and varicose veins. Several natural supplements are used for CVI which can help relieve symptoms of the condition, including centella asiatica/gotu kola extract, hesperidin, diosmin, butcher’s broom extract and escin/horse chestnut extract and red vine leaf extract among others.
Why we don't offer HIFU at our London clinic
HIFU (high intensity focused ultrasound) has become extremely popular the last few years. We have tried HIFU around 2014, way before it became popular in the following years and have found it lacking, both in terms of effectiveness and safety. In fact, we found the treatment either ineffective at low intensities or unsafe at high intensities and gave back the machine after a few days of training and after trying it with a few clients. The best way to understand the reasoning against HIFU is real world evidence, consisting of feedback and reviews from real people in the real world, as opposed to the virtual reality of instagram, tiktok or even science papers…
Asiaticoside from Gotu kola reverses senescence and oxidative damage in blood vessels
Lipolysis vs adipolysis for cellulite removal
You may have seen the terms adipolysis and lipolysis in marketing blurb of different cellulite / fat reduction treatments or even in scientific literature. And you may have correctly got the general impression that they both mean fat loss. But if they both mean fat reduction, why the two different words? The answer is: because those two words mean actually two different things.
Can you get rid of cellulite?
In most cases the phrase “to get rid of cellulite” means nothing. This is because established cellulite causes permanent changes in the connective tissue of the skin which cannot be completely eliminated, with any method. And that doesn’t just apply to advanced cellulite such as the one in the picture, but also to to quite light cellulite, which however, has been established for some time…
Red meat, skin looseness and cellulite
In the last half a century we all grew up being brainwashed: by the sugar/carbohydrate brigade to believe that red meat - and in general anything with protein in it - is bad for you due to saturated fat content; and by some unexplained hatred of certain “nutritionists” and “naturopaths” against protein because apparently “you don’t need much protein” or because protein stops your body from being “alkaline”. These are the same people who advocate to also abandon dairy products and expect the population to get all its calcium from anchovies and kale. As a result cellulite, skin laxity - and also anaemia - have shot up, especially among women, who tend to be more health conscious…
Coffee, thermogenesis, weight loss and cellulite
A study has recently reported that coffee could help you lose fat by kickstarting a process called thermogenesis in humans. Thermogenesis is basically the process of burning fat in one of two special types of fat tissue called ‘brown fat’ and ‘beige fat’. But what is brown fat and what in God’s name is beige fat? And did you know that there is also a thing called white fat?
How fried food causes cellulite, skin aging and loose skin
When to comes to cellulite, skin looseness and even overall health, fried food is one of the worst type of foods you can possibly put in your mouth. Fried oils/fats are damaged fats which accumulate in cell membranes, causing chronic, low-grade, whole-body inflammation and damage to all organs and tissues in the whole body, including blood vessels and skin.
LED therapy unveiled: can red light therapy transform your skin?
The beauty world is abuzz with LED therapy, a treatment using light-emitting diodes to tackle skin woes, from acne to wrinkles. Once confined to NASA labs and dermatologists’ clinics, these devices are now available as at-home face masks, promising transformative results. This article explores this surge, spotlighting how photobiomodulation (PBM)—the process where light energy triggers cellular changes—has shifted from scientific curiosity to…
Does dry brushing help with cellulite?
When it come to cellulite removal at home, dry body brushing is the immediate, go-to advice by beauty “experts” the world over. “You want to reduce cellulite at home? Hey, body brush! BTW, here is a list of overpriced body brushes below, for you to consume…” But does this advice stand to scrutiny? Can dry body brushing “get rid of your cellulite”?
At what age do women get cellulite?
This is a common question at the clinic and the answer is quite straightforward. Cellulite can start appearing as soon as menstruation begins,, i.e. in the early teen years, always in combination with a positive calorie balance. Rarely, an excess of estrogen can make cellulite start appearing even before the pre-teen years. On the other, some women manages delay the development of cellulite well into their 60s or later. Let’s check the details…
Cavitation for cellulite: how does it work?
It is widely accepted today that high-power, low-frequency ultrasound treatment represents one of the few effective methods of cellulite reduction and, to a limited extent, subcutaneous fat reduction too. It often provides good results on its own, if the right equipment is used with the right protocols, and even better results when combined with high-power, deep-tissue radio frequency. But what is ultrasound cavitation and how does it work?
Monopolar RF vs bipolar RF for skin tightening and cellulite
A very common question we are asked at the clinic is what is the difference between unipolar, monopolar, bipolar and multipolar (i.e. tripolar, tetrapolar, octipolar) radio frequency? Which one is best for skin tightening and cellulite? On this article we examine the merits of bipolar vs monopolar RF and…
Skin tightening: stimulative vs destructive treatments
Exercise and general movement do lead to tighter skin and, as mentioned above, they are absolutely essential to maintain tight skin. However, exercise and healthy nutrition act very slowly in reversing skin laxity and can only go so far in tightening skin in specific areas or throughout the body. So, indeed you can tighten your skin with exercise but usually not enough and not fast enough. Hence the need for a good, strong skin tightening treatment, for faster, more pronounced results than from just exercise…
