Getting rid of cellulite without surgery isn’t easy for most of us, and cellulite continues to affect 80% of women and even some men. While changes in the diet and exercise regiment can help with fat loss, the trapped fatty deposits that lead to cellulite are often unaffected by even the most rigorous regiment.  Ionithermie cellulite reduction treatments may be one non-surgical option for treating cellulite, a cellulite reduction treatment that passes electrical currents into the skin with a small ionic massager.   

With an average treatment price of $150 - $200 per session, Ionithermie could be a budget-friendly solution to conventional cellulite removal procedures that can cost upwards of $500. Is Ionithermie an effective way to get rid of cellulite? Here’s a closer look at this innovative cellulite reduction treatment:  

About Ionithermie  

Ionithermie has long been used in Europe, and is readily available at many medspas and body contouring centers around the world. It was originally developed to treat arthritis, and is now becoming a popular treatment for those who do not want to undergo surgery to reduce cellulite. It is an alternative to body wraps that simply remove excess water from the body, but frequent treatments are necessary to maintain results. In some cases, some people may not see a noticeable difference until the ninth or tenth session.  

This video outlines how Ionithermie works:  

Key Benefits of Ionithermie Celluite Reduction Treatments  

Ionithermie Cellulite Reduction treatments can be used on almost any skin type, and offers a more intense form of the standard anti-cellulite body wrap.  Cellulite body wraps often contain several detoxifying ingredients such as seaweed, mineral clay and kelp to increase circulation and remove toxins from the body. Ionithermie Celluilte Reduction treatments combine this process with electrical stimulation as a more rigorous approach.  

A series of Ionithermie Cellulite Reduction treatments may lead to:  

• Tighter, firmer and more toned skin
• A noticeable improvement in the appearance of cellulite
• Fresher skin, especially immediately after the detox is complete
• Flushing of waste products and breakdown of toxin buildup
• Potential to lose 3 – 8 inches after just one treatment
• More muscle definition and a leaner, sculpted appearance  

How Ionthermie Works  

Ionithermie relies on the body’s natural detoxification process to produce results. It is designed to stimulate an intense detoxification with the use of herbal ingredients and minerals infused in a body wrap, and then stimulate the skin and treatment areas with a high-energy electrical device.  

The body is first covered with a light gauze to prepare for the mineral treatment. The treatment is made with herbal ingredients, clay and minerals including such as seaweed, algae, kep, ivy mineral clay and other herbal extracts. This helps increase blood circulation to key areas of the body, and prepares the body for the detox.   

The next step involves administering the Ionithermie device on the treatment area. The device is powered by both negative and positive ions that reach deep within the skin’s layers to create a tissue contraction. The process involves both Galvanic and Faradic stimulation, treatments of pulsating electrical energy that reach the nerves and muscle fibers of the skin and helps deliver the herbal solution deeper into the skin’s layers.  

After a short period of time, the skin and tissues may become more responsive to the clay and minerals, and begin to detoxify naturally. The detoxification process may include the breakdown of fatty tissue and removal of toxins which ‘cleanses’ the body from inside out. This may help neutralize the tissues and reduce the appearance of cellulite overall (Source: SonaMedSpa.com).    

Learn more about cellulite reduction treatments in our information guide, or consult with a cosmetic surgeon in your area to find out if Ionithermie can help you improve your appearance and achieve a healthier, more toned look.