If you have unwanted patches of cellulite around the thighs, hips and buttocks, working out or modifying your diet won’t help. There is currently no permanent cure for cellulite, but there are several ways to reduce its appearance and make the skin appear smoother and more toned.
TriActive laser treatments are one of the latest innovations for
cellulite reduction, and promise several benefits over conventional procedures. Here’s a close look at the TriActive laser treatment, and how it may help you reduce the appearance of cellulite.
What Causes Cellulite?
Cellulite is the result of trapped body fat directly under the skin, and this is typically caused by poor circulation, being overweight, or poor skin tone. Some people are more prone to developing cellulite than others, and topical solutions or ointments do very little to improve the texture and tone of the skin.
Even lipsuction will not get rid of fat cells trapped between the layers of skin, because liposuction procedures only get rid of fat sitting above the muscle tissue. The only effective way to reduce cellulite is to break apart the fatty tissues with vigorous massage, improve the lymphatic system, and tighten and tone the skin.
Conventional Treatments for Cellulite
Some of the most common treatments that help reduce the appearance of cellulite (not eliminate it), include:
- Velasmooth – a heat-powered treatment that promises to smooth out the skin so that cellulite becomes less noticeable
- Thermage – a skin tightening procedure that increases collagen production so that skin appears more toned and smooth. This is a popular treatment for individuals who have undergone liposuction and want to create a more streamlined silhouette.
- Endermologie – an intensive massage treatment that uses heat to tighten the skin and reduces the appearance of cellulite. This procedure also improves circulation, so the patient is less prone to developing cellulite.
Key Benefits of the TriActive Laser Procedure
The TriActive system is the only over-the-counter laser system for temporary cellulite reduction. Unlike conventional treatments for cellulite, the TriActive laser procedure works by increasing skin elasticity while delivering a deep tissue massage. The diode lasers penetrate deep into the skin to increase collagen production, which helps create smoother, more toned skin and a healthier appearance. After just a few weeks, the skin appears more toned, becomes more resilient, and is less likely to develop cellulite.
The TriActive Laser procedure involves applying a small hand device directly on the skin’s surface and emitting high energy laser waves directly into the dermis. The energy waves cause the skin to contract because there is ‘damage’ to the tissue. This prompts the body to produce more skin cells to recover from the injury, which results in smoother, tighter looking skin.
The TriActive Laser system can be used almost anywhere on the body that requires smoothing and toning. This includes the thighs, ‘love handles’, buttocks and underarms. It is a convenient alternative to liposuction, dermal filler injections, and other treatments that may have unwanted side effects.