Cellulite
Cellulite is a condition which causes the skin to have a dimpling appearance. This is commonly seen in the thighs, stomach and buttocks. It is sometimes referred to as an orange-peel appearance on the skin. Cellulite is often mistaken as a condition that only affects women however, it can also develop in men.
Cellulite occurs when fat found beneath the surface of the skin pushes through the strands of connective tissue. Typically, we see the appearance of cellulite when we are older. This is because the connective tissue in our skin is made up of mostly collagen, and when we get older the production of collagen decreases, weakening our connective tissue and allowing fat to become more noticeable.
Cellulite Symptoms
It has been found that almost 90% of women develop cellulite throughout their life. With some developing symptoms as soon as their late teens. Men are also susceptible to developing cellulite often found in the upper arms, thighs, stomach and buttocks areas.
For women, the chances of developing cellulite increase with age, in particular around menopause. This is due to the hormonal changes that occur during menopause. Such as a reduction is oestrogen levels, which can affect the production of collagen. Other causes of cellulite can be a result of fat cells that becoming larger or increasing in number, a reduction in the collagen layer, and a change in the blood supply.
Cellulite is identified in four stages of development:
- Grade 0: No cellulite is present in the skin
- Grade 1: There is a smooth appearance to the skin while standing. However, bumps and dimples appear when sitting.
- Grade 2: There is an orange peel appearance to the skin while standing and sitting.
- Grade 3: There is an orange peel appearance to the skin with deep raised and depressed areas while standing and sitting.
We offer a range of clinically proven, effective and pain-free solutions for cellulite reduction. Each treatment is designed to help achieve your desired results. Helping to reduce the appearance of cellulite, some will also see a reduction in the size of the treated area too.
- An increase to the fat chambers found in the hypodermis, which as a result applies pressure outwards.
- A rigidness of collagen fibres in the skin, causing an inward pull and creating dimpling.
- Loss of the elasticity of the skin
- A poor blow flow to the skin
- Metabolic waste from the body accumulating in the interstitial spaces in the skin.
At Pearl Aesthetics, we can use a combination of treatments to target and reduce the appearance of cellulite. There are some beneficial strategies to use at home which will enhance your treatment results:
- Reduce your intake of processed foods
- Reduce your intake of dairy, sugar and high fat foods
- Increase your intake of fruit and vegetables
- Stay hydrated
- Ensure you exercise regularly
- Follow a skin car routine that stimulate the circulation of your skin
We hope this helps. If you have any other questions which aren’t listed, please feel free to email us at vd@pearlaesthetics.co.uk and we will get in touch with you as soon as we can. Aesthetics is our passion we love sharing our knowledge and expertise with our clients.
Treatments
Microneedling
Microneedling is a procedure that gently pricks the skin with small needles to stimulate new collagen and skin tissue.
How can I book a consultation?
Use our online booking system to schedule your consultation slot. Please be aware that we charge a £50 deposit for all consultations and appointments across the entire range of treatments we offer. Your deposit will be deducted from your treatment fee.
If you are an existing client requiring a top-up treatment or a post treatment review, your consultation is free. If your booking request is not classified as an existing client for a “top up” or “post treatment review”, unfortunately the appointment will be automatically cancelled or simply changed into a consultation booking.
The £50 deposit can be carried forwards towards a future appointment, as long as 72 hours’ notice is given.
Appointment cancellations are only accepted with 72 hours’ notice. The deposit is non-refundable, but it can be moved to another booking.
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