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How to choose the best RF cellulite/skin tightening treatment in your area

How to choose the best RF cellulite/skin tightening treatment in your area

There are hundreds of radiofrequency machines on the market, for both home and professional use, and tens of thousands of practitioners worldwide offering it, with varying levels of knowledge, training and experience. Therefore the words ‘radio frequency treatment’ can mean anything and nothing. So not all radiofrequency treatments are the same: effectiveness can range from almost zero to impressive…

Laser vs red light LED vs infrared light LED vs radiofrequency for skin tightening and cellulite

Laser vs red light LED vs infrared light LED vs radiofrequency for skin tightening and cellulite

Which is better for body skin tightening and cellulite: laser or radio frequency? Absolutely NOT laser. Laser is way too superficial and also pointless for skin tightening or cellulite. There are two types of lasers: strong, ablative, lasers aim to burn the surface of the skin to stimulate new epidermal growth. Cellulite, however, is found at the deepest layer of the skin (hypodermis), not the most superficial (epidermis), so ablative lasers do not work for cellulite at all…

Collagen vs whey protein for cellulite reduction and skin tightening

Collagen vs whey protein for cellulite reduction and skin tightening

Most women today do not consume enough protein, because they were brainwashed for decades by “nutrition experts” and female magazine advice that “too much protein is bad for you” or that “humans need very little protein to build muscle and skin”. However, this could not be more wrong…

Slimming leggings, cellulite, fat reduction and skin looseness

Slimming leggings, cellulite, fat reduction and skin looseness

The very tight compression garments (such as Spanx, Skims etc) do improve the appearance of the body while being worn, so there is not much discussion to be made on this aspect. They do hide the fat and improve the appearance of the body contours. However, do they reduce fat wherever they are worn?

Taking chances with dangerous cellulite/skin tightening treatments for “instant” results? Good luck with that, literally.

Taking chances with dangerous cellulite/skin tightening treatments for “instant” results? Good luck with that, literally.

The body, including the skin, needs regular strong-but-safe stimulation to change. Plus it needs time between sessions of stimulation to recover and built stronger issue. This is how building muscle at the gym works and this is how skin tightening / cellulite reduction treatments work: by providing regular, as strong-but-safe stimulation to tissues: muscles or skin, respectively. However, the body has its own limits, which precludes too intensive stimulation: If you suddenly use 150kg weights for your squats you will not build a more toned butt faster, you will end up in hospital with a knee injury. Likewise, if you use an aesthetic treatment which is three times stronger than…

Edematous cellulite / water retention on thighs, legs and buttocks: 16 lifestyle causes and 42 tips to reduce it

Edematous cellulite / water retention on thighs, legs and buttocks: 16 lifestyle causes and 42 tips to reduce it

Water retention can have many causes, both genetic and lifestyle-based. Check our comprehensive guide on what causes water retention / oedematous cellulite and 41 expert tips you can do to prevent and reduce it.

Microneedling, cellulite reduction and skin tightening: the facts

Microneedling, cellulite reduction and skin tightening: the facts

Microneedling is a popular treatment for skin rejuvenation, with mixed efficacy. It is safe and affective for epidermal rejuvenation, but not so much for dermal rejuvenation. Microneedling uses multiple ultra-fine needles to temporarily create tiny holes in the skin. The holes, comprising an injury to the skin, stimulate the skin’s…

Which is the best cellulite cream?

Which is the best cellulite cream?

Of all aesthetic conditions cellulite is the trickiest, the most “impossible” to treat with any method: diet, exercise, treatments or creams. Most other aesthetic conditions do not require the client to change their lifestyle much: if you don’t smoke and live generally healthy, you would expect very good results from a quality beauty treatment or cream without any other effort on your part…

Cellulite massage: does it work? All you need to know, including how to perform a real cellulite massage.

Cellulite massage: does it work? All you need to know, including how to perform a real cellulite massage.

Massage for cellulite: does it work? There are many different types of cellulite massage (e.g. manual lymphatic drainage massage, deep tissue, body brushing, fascia massage, home cellulite massagers, cupping, vacuum massage , vibration etc). But do cellulite massages work? And of those that actually work which are the most efficient?

Cellulite laser treatment: don't waste time, money and hopes, it doesn't work - learn why

Cellulite laser treatment: don't waste time, money and hopes, it doesn't work - learn why

There are three types of lasers used for cellulite and skin tightening: hot lasers, i.e. high energy lasers; cold lasers, i.e. low energy lasers and also known as low level laser therapy / LLLT; surgical/invasive lasers. Here we present an analysis of all three types of lasers used for cellulite removal and their effectiveness.

How long will results last after a course of skin tightening / cellulite treatments? What about maintenance treatments?

How long will results last after a course of skin tightening / cellulite treatments? What about maintenance treatments?

Ok, let’s say you found an effective cellulite reduction / skin tightening treatment, had a course of 6-12 sessions and you are happy with the results (don’t expect any long-lasting results with 2-3 sessions). How long should these results last?

How does ultrasound cavitation reduce cellulite fat? [Research]

How does ultrasound cavitation reduce cellulite fat? [Research]

Ultrasound-induced cavitation is a phenomenon that occurs when high-intensity sound waves are used on certain tissues, such as human skin. When the intensity of the sound waves is strong enough, it can create small gas bubbles in the tissue. These bubbles can then quickly collapse, releasing energy in the form of heat and force. Research has shown that this process can reduce the amount of fat and shrink the size of fat cells in the skin.

What is ozempic butt and how to fix it

What is ozempic butt and how to fix it

Wegovy and Ozempic are injected medicines that both contain the active molecule semaglutide. Ozempic is prescribed for diabetes. Wegovy, on the other hand, contains a higher amount of semaglutide and therefore is additionally prescribed for weight loss. However, Ozempic is also used for weight loss, off label. The typical weight loss achieved with Wegovy/Ozempic is about 12% of body weight in non-diabetic people. As both drugs lead to fast weight loss, the buttocks do not have enough time to contract…

HIIT, uphill interval running and cellulite

HIIT, uphill interval running and cellulite

Interval training is by far the best form of exercise for cellulite reduction and prevention. This is because during the bursts of high intensity activity you burn calories very fast - much faster than you would with slow intensity work. In addition, those bursts act as a shock on the endocrine system and boost your metabolism much more effectively than slow intensity exercise, so you continue to burn calories after your training session…

At home cellulite treatment with proper cellulite massage, a real cellulite cream and lifestyle change

At home cellulite treatment with proper cellulite massage, a real cellulite cream and lifestyle change

Get rid of cellulite at home with our expert tips for proper cellulite self-massage; how to choose and use a good cellulite cream; and 100+ more tips on beating cellulite at home with healthy eating, the right cellulite exercise and an overall healthy lifestyle.

Infrared light emitting leggings and caffeine jeans for cellulite: do they work?

Infrared light emitting leggings and caffeine jeans for cellulite: do they work?

However, there is a third type of anti-cellulite apparel that is an utter gimmick. And this is divided into two categories:: caffeine infused into anti-cellulite jeans, shorts, leggings, tights etc. And anti-cellulite clothing with “infrared-emitting crystals” woven into them…

How long does RF skin tightening last?

How long does RF skin tightening last?

Deep-acting, high-power radiofrequency is by far the best and safest cellulite reduction and skin tightening technology and typically can offer great results in 6-12 sessions. But do these results last for ever or would maintenance treatments be needed? This is one of the most common questions at the clinic so I will present the answers here in detail…

Cellulite: 75 frequently asked questions answered

Cellulite: 75 frequently asked questions answered

Fast, expert answers to your questions about cellulite. You asked it, we answered it. What causes cellulite? What is the best cellulite removal procedure? Do compression leggings help with cellulite? Is honey good for cellulite? Can EMS help with cellulite? Does cellulite hurt to touch? These and many more questions about cellulite got straight and to-the-point answers, with no fluff or embellishments, for your benefit. Enjoy!

Does cavitation tighten skin?

Does cavitation tighten skin?

High-power ultrasound cavitation is one of the two most effective SAFE methods for cellulite reduction, especially when provided by a well-trained, experienced and knowledgable therapist. Normally cavitation is not recommended for skin tightening, as it only exerts a weak skin tightening effect, when applied as usual…

What causes cellulite?

What causes cellulite?

Misinformation abounds about cellulite and its causes could not be an exception. Caffeine and fizz in drinks are widely - and erroneously - thought to be major causes, while, for example, no one speaks about the contraceptive pill - a major cause of cellulite. Below we list the 19 top causes of cellulite…