What is Endermologie?
Endermologie is the worlds first patented technology to fight cellulite. It is the first cellulite treatment that has been approved by the American Food and Drug Administration. It is a completely non-invasive treatment which was established over 14 years ago, and is now used all over the world by clinics like ourselves as well as plastic & cosmetic surgeons. Endermologie was developed in France by Louis-Paul Guitay in the early 1980s and was originally used in the treatment of burns to prevent skin contraction, and to loosen scar tissue. During its initial use it was noticed that it improved the appearance of cellulite and became widely used in France and USA for aesthetic purposes.

What is cellulite?
Cellulite is best described as pockets of dimpled, localised skin. It is caused by fat that is stored in adipocytes (fat cells in the hypodermis) which swell. The swelling distorts the connective fibres which creates the 'orange peel' effect associated with cellulite. This in turn, causes circulation in the effected area to become sluggish, which causes a build up of toxins along with congestion of the connective gel resulting in unsightly localised cellulite.

Why Endermologie?
Quite simply, the traditional methods of fighting cellulite are generally ineffective on their own. Creams, lotions and even surgical liposuction can have little or no effect on cellulite. Exercise programs do not necessarily work as they tend to focus on the muscle tissue deep within the body rather than the surface layers of fat.

What does the treatment involve?
During the treatment you will wear a specially designed body stocking. The therapist carries out the treatment with a hand held massaging head, which delivers intermittent suction and rolling to the area being treated. Most patients describe the action as relaxing, as the motion of the unit relates to a deep body massage. The treatment is completely non-invasive, the rollers do all the work. Treatments normally last about 35 minutes.

How does it work?
In plain english, Endermologie stimulates the bodies own mechanisms for dealing with the cellulite in a way which other methods can not. For those of you interested in the science, here's how it works. Endermologie treats the cutaneous and subcutaneous connective tissue. It targets cellulite by acting on the hypodermic connective tissue, and promotes elimination of the toxins which are present in the affected area. It stimulates cellular exchanges as well as mobilising the 'connective gel' in order to restore its smoothness and fight the 'orange peel' appearance of the skin. It reduces water retention by boosting the lymphatic and venous systems. At the epidermic level, Endermologie performs an exfoliation and so eliminates dead skin cells, restoring the skins natural radiance.

How many treatments will I need?
Endermologie is given in a package of 20 twice weekly treatments. Eight once per month maintenance treatments are included in the package.

Are there any restrictions on my diet during the treatments?
You are encouraged to follow a healthy diet and lifestyle but there are no specific restrictions on your diet and there is no exercise program enforced.

Is it permanent?
No, but after your initial course of treatments, you may find that a 'maintenance schedule' of one or two treatments per month is sufficient. Again this will vary from client to client. A healthy diet and lifestyle will help to stop the return of cellulite, and certainly won't do you any harm in the process!