Shockwave Therapy
No matter what your weight is, most of us have cellulite. Cellulite is formed when fat cells push up against the skin layers causing the skin to dimple and develop a lumpy appearance.
Shockwave therapy is clinically proven to enhance and support the effects of body contouring treatments, such as cellulite and fat reduction.
Shockwave therapy, also known as ESWT, is the delivery of acoustic waves into the body, creating vibrations in the soft tissues.
Shockwave works by stimulating the fat breakdown, collagen synthesis, and lymphatic drainage.
Powerful
Shockwave therapy not only breaks down fat causing cellulite, its great for lymphatic drainage speeding up fat metabolisation.
Clinically Proven
Shockwave – known also as Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a clinically proven treatment for cellulite reduction
Non-Invasive
Shockwave Therapy is a non surgical treatment.
Shockwave works by stimulating the fat breakdown, collagen synthesis, and lymphatic drainage. Shockwave is delivered by placing a probe up against the areas of cellulite, as it passes over the area is emits radial waves through the skin.
The treatment itself is quite noisy, making a loud knocking sound. Shockwave is a comfortable treatment and feels like a tapotement massage
Shockwave can be performed on many areas of the body including
- arms,
- knees
- hips
- abdomen,
- inner and outer thighs
- buttocks.
The vast majority of people we see here at Totally Transformed, as long as they are over the age of 18 are able to have Radio Frequency Skin Tightening done in the area of their choice.
However there are some contraindications to this treatment. It would not be safe for you to have this treatment if you suffer from any of the following health conditions.
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Pregnant
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Breastfeeding
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HIV/AIDS
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Cancer (all forms)
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Undergoing chemotherapy or immune therapy
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Immunodeficiency
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Lupus
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High blood pressure (uncontrolled)
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Diabetes (uncontrolled)
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Keloid scarring
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Excessive pigmentation
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Vein inflammation
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Prednisone and other steroid medications (treatment will increase inflammation)
- Sunburn (in the area)
If you have a health condition which is not listed and you are concerned about your suitability for this treatment, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
PROCEDURE TIME
10-30 mins depending on area being treated.
SENSITIVITY PERIOD
Mild, can last up to 10 days post treatment, however most clients do not suffer any post-treatment sensitivities
RESULTS
Long term cumulative results which start to show from 2-3 weeks
DURATION OF RESULTS
Long term results.
RISKS
Although rare, some clients report mild redness after treatment.
NUMBER OF TREATMENTS
A course of 8 treatments is recommended
BEFORE YOUR TREATMENT
Before coming to us for Radio Frequency Face Lift, we recommend that you prepare to maintain a healthy lifestyle by:
- Increasing the amount of water you drink per day
- Staying within the daily recommended calories (2000 for women and 2500 for men)
- Look into healthy eating and start to make changes to your diet such as reducing carbohydrates and increasing protein/fruit/vegetables.
- Avoid sun-beds, chemical peels or exfoliation for 7 days.
AFTER YOUR TREATMENT
- Drink at least 2 litres of water per day to help flush the destroyed fat cells out of your body.
- Follow a healthy diet staying within the recommended calories (or at a deficit if you can) – Ask us about our formulated diet plans.
- Although not essential for results – body brushing and PPC Cream are great for stimulating lymphatic drainage.
- Avoid hot baths for 24 hours after a Shockwave Therapy treatment.