Did you know that ultrasound is one of the most effective treatments against cellulite? They have previously been used for the treatment of soft tissue injuries such as muscle strains, tendinitis and bursitis, and have the ability to accelerate healing, relieve pain and decrease inflammation. Ultrasound has recently been discovered as a method to reduce cellulite. For many people, the ultrasound treatment to fight cellulite can be something worth considering as it is totally painless and the results are almost instantaneous.
What is cellulite?
Cellulite is a term used to describe the dimpled appearance of the skin caused by deposits of fat that are just below the surface of the skin. It usually appears on the skin in the abdomen, lower extremities, and pelvic region, and usually occurs after puberty.
When the microcirculation of a certain area does not work as it should, the reserves of fat present in the dermis becomes more difficult to use by the body and it accumulates progressively, compressing the small blood vessels. This compression action causes worsening circulation and a transudation of plasma in the walls of the capillaries. The plasma begins to overflow and tends to infiltrate between the cells, causing an inflammation of the adipose tissue with the passage of time.
In the initial stage of cellulite, the area presents an edematous, swollen and heavy sensation. In the intermediate stage, very fine adipose nodules are formed which gives an “orange peel” appearance and is known as fibrous cellulitis. In the third stage, there is a consistent sclerosis of the fat cells that accumulate in a painful mass to the touch.
How do ultrasound work to fight cellulite?
Ultrasounds emit millions of small, high-frequency sound waves that are sent through the skin. These waves create a frictional heat that goes through the deepest layers of the skin facilitating the metabolism of the same (activates the collagen that rejuvenates the skin and reduces the deposits of fat). These shakes of the innermost parts of the tissues produce thermal, vibratory and osmotic effects, facilitating the destruction of fat cells.
At the same time, the movement of interstitial fluids is promoted, that is to say, of the fluids that are found between the cells, making it easier to eliminate them through the body’s reabsorption mechanisms, thus reducing the retention of fluids.
By breaking down the fat cells with sound waves, this liquefied fatty substance is then naturally collected in the bloodstream and eliminated from the body along with other body wastes.
It is a non-surgical and non-invasive procedure, making it ideal for normal people who do not want to undergo more serious procedures, such as liposuction surgery in their battle against cellulite. It is totally painless and the results are almost instantaneous.
If you have questions or require more information, contact the specialists of the Ultrasound website in Mérida.
