Cellulite Reduction

Cellulite, also known as edematous-fibro-sclerotic panniculopathy (EFSP), is an alteration of subcutaneous adipose tissue that leads to the formation of typical orange-peel skin. This cosmetic concern mainly affects thighs, buttocks, hips, and abdomen, affecting about 90% of women, regardless of body weight. Although it doesn't represent a pathological condition, it's often a source of aesthetic discomfort, prompting many people to seek effective solutions to reduce water retention, improve skin tone, and counter localized fat accumulation. A toned leg without cellulite is not just synonymous with beauty, but also with health. Smooth and compact skin indicates good blood and lymphatic circulation, proper fat metabolism, and strong, elastic connective tissue. Conversely, the presence of cellulite can be a sign of fluid stagnation, tissue inflammation, and metabolic imbalances, factors that can compromise general well-being. Fighting cellulite doesn't just mean improving aesthetic appearance, but also optimizing lymphatic and vascular system functionality, promoting tissue oxygenation, and maintaining a healthier and more responsive body.

Cellulite can also manifest with nodules in the subcutaneous adipose tissue, as well as an inflammatory state, and presents in three different stages, highlighted by the technical name of the condition itself:

• Edematous: this is the reversible stage, characterized by fluid stagnation, but without the appearance of true orange-peel skin. Hence the popular term edematous cellulite.

• Fibrous: in this phase, orange-peel skin and initial dimpling appear, associated with capillary fragility, which is accompanied by an inflammatory state. Not surprisingly, this type of cellulite is already considered a disease. With constant and careful treatment programs, it is partially reversible and can be visually reduced.

• Sclerotic: this is the most severe and difficult stage to treat, often painful, characterized by nodules in the subcutaneous tissue that cause noticeable skin retraction, with a visible mattress-like effect. The skin feels cold to touch. The solution for this stage is surgical: however, treatments can still improve it.

The anti-cellulite treatment par excellence is certainly massage, which offers immediate well-being, stimulating endorphins and circulation.

At Image Regenerative Clinic, anti-cellulite massages are generally performed with Piroche essential oils that are specifically designed for this problem. Furthermore, the experience and excellent dexterity of the therapists who work in the clinic allow them to combine different techniques, customizing them to fit any patient’s need.

Among the various massages, the following are particularly effective:

• the Vodder lymphatic drainage massage;
• haemolymphatic massage by Menarini;
• personalized massages.

There are also different anti-cellulite treatments of advanced aesthetic medicine that are carried out with specific equipment. The most effective solution is always a tailored synergy between different techniques. We recommend again:

• shock waves, a universally recognized anti-inflammatory treatment that treats all stages of cellulite in a targeted way, this being a real inflammation;
• body diathermy and, more specifically, capacitive diathermy for oedematous cellulite and resistive diathermy for the fibrous and sclerotic stages;
• custom Kllod package;
• body cupping therapy, especially if included in the exclusive Image “Rebalance Your Body” protocol, which combines futuristic bioresonance with cupping sessions with the Lymphodrainer machine.

As far as body aesthetic medicine is concerned, the following are very useful:

• specific mesotherapy against cellulite;
• oxygen/ozone mesotherapy in areas where there is cellulite (customizable in synergy with other treatments);
• Trap – Regenerative Phlebotherapy which, by improving circulation in the lower limbs, also improves cellulite itself.

Finally, in cosmetic surgery, Professor Carlo Tremolada performs, both during liposuction and as a separate operation, makes incisions aimed at breaking the fibrous bundles that create the “mattress skin”.