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Cosmetic Services > Cellulite RF Treatment
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Jump to Q and AQuestions and AnswersAt a microscopic level, cellulite starts with leaky capillaries, probably under the influence of progesterone. Blood cells and plasma leak into the fatty tissue. This causes a mild inflammation that leads to watery swelling. In turn, this swelling compresses lymphatics, reducing fluid drainage and aggravating the water retention. At the same time, the mild chronic inflammation causes the formation of bands of scar tissue that tether the skin so it can’t stretch to accommodate the swelling. This creates the dimples.
So, in simple terms, cellulite is swollen fat constricted by bands of scar tissue.
You can take some comfort in the fact that you are not alone. Cellulite is a scourge that affects a staggering 90% of women over the age of 40. You can also take some comfort in the knowledge that you didn’t do anything to cause it, because the underlying problem is female hormones (which is why men don’t get it). And this, sadly, is the reason that all your efforts with exercise or diet have failed to fix it.
Back to topRF stands for “radio frequency” or radio waves. These waves are part of the electromagnetic spectrum. They are way beyond visible light and beyond infrared light and microwaves. They are harmless. They are bombarding all of us every day from the sun and from every radio station within listening distance. (Dangerous electromagnetic waves are found at the opposite end of the spectrum: ultraviolet, xrays and gamma waves.)
Back to topTreatment of cellulite has always been very difficult. Endermology (vacuum massage), iontophoresis (electrical stimulation via ionic solutions), and mesotherapy (injections of biochemicals) are all beneficial, but they require numerous sessions and frequent maintenance. Liposuction can reduce fat, but it does nothing for cellulite. Early efforts to use radio frequency yielded mediocre results.
Now, new patented technology makes the treatment of cellulite much better and much easier. The Accent is a remarkable radiofrequency device that offers a major advance in cellulite therapy. It tightens skin, melts fat, and boosts circulation simultaneously by applying harmless radio waves.
Back to topThe Accent RF device applies an intense field of radio waves through the handpiece that is held directly on the skin. Radio waves induce electrical current in the tissue.
In blood and muscle, this current flows easily, and has no effect. Fat and collagen resist the flow, and this causes heating. Fat cells rupture and die. Collagen tightens up, and collagen production is boosted.
Back to topAny area with cellulite can be treated. This is most commonly the legs, but cellulite can also be found on the arms and even the trunk.
Back to topAny area with cellulite can be treated. This is most commonly the legs, but cellulite can also be found on the arms and even the trunk.
Back to topEveryone with cellulite can be treated with the Accent.
People with pacemakers cannot be treated. The induced electrical current can shut down the pacemaker.
In people with implanted metals such as plates and rods, the Accent can induce electrical current in the metal. This is not harmful, but it could be painful.
Back to topA light coating of mineral oil is applied to the skin.
The Accent handpiece is applied to the skin.
The technician starts to move the handpiece around in lines and circles over the area to be treated, and once a rhythm is established, the energy is turned on.
Energy is applied for 30 seconds while the movement continues.
During this time a gentle warming sensation will begin.
The temperature is measured by a laser thermometer after each thirty second period.
When the target temperature is reached, three more thirty second passes are made over the area to maintain the temperature for enough time to do the job of reducing cellulite.
It takes about 30-60 minutes per session to cover the entire area of cellulite. It takes about 30 minutes to cover an area about the size of two handprints. The most commonly done area is the back of the thighs, and this takes about 60 minutes to treat. Full thighs Front and back) would take two hours or more. We never do sessions longer than an hour because of operator fatigue.
Back to topAccent RF therapy is virtually painless. All you feel is warmth and the massage of the moving handpiece. There is also no sound. (There may be occasional spikes of pain if one area gets too hot. These are very brief and harmless.)
Back to topYour skin will be red for an hour or two, and that’s all. Imagine putting a hot water bottle on your tummy for a while. It will cause redness that will resolve quite quickly.
Back to topResults might be noticeable within one week of the first treatment, but this varies from person to person.
The skin will continue to tighten for four to six months.
Most commonly Accent RF requires 3-6 sessions, but it may require as many as ten sessions to achieve the desired result.
Back to topYes. Curing cellulite is impossible without affecting your hormones. Maintenance is required. One or two sessions every few years should be enough.
Back to topVirtually nothing. It is possible to cause some pain if your tissue heats up too far, but heating is gradual, and there is usually sufficient warning that you are getting hot. Burns are virtually impossible.
If the Accent RF handpiece loses contact with the skin while the energy is flowing, it can cause a "spark" sensation that is mildly painful, but it will not cause a burn. The design of the handpiece makes sparking extremely unlikely.
Back to topThere are no special skin care requirements following Accent RF treatments. You just wipe the mineral oil off and away you go.
Back to topWe require 48 hours notice for cancellation of your consultation or treatment, in order to fill the appointment time. If sufficient notice is not given, the full value of the treatment to be done may be charged, with the minimum charge being $80 (eighty dollars).
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