TRIACTIVE CELLULITE TREATMENT™

In the U.S., 80% of all adult women are affected by cellulite. Yet today, it's easier than ever to do something about cellulite and dimpling. By combining education regarding cellulite with a non-invasive cosmetic laser treatment, now one can greatly improve the appearance of afflicted skin. In addition, with regular maintenance treatments, it will continue to look firmer, smoother and healthier than it has in years. Here are important points regarding the awesome TRIACTIVE System.

• TriActive uses an innovative and painless treatment suitable for all body and skin types:
• A comfortable mechanical massage/rhythmic aspiration distends the skin in various directions to enhance microcirculation—thereby increasing skin elasticity and improving lymphatic drainage & helping the detoxification process
• Six diode lasers penetrate tissue to stimulate fibroblasts for collagen production—yielding smoother, healthier-looking skin.
• Additional hand piece refreshes facial tissue and uncovers softer, more radiant skin for a younger-looking appearance.
• TriActive also features therapeutic massage functionality-for relief of muscle pain.
• The system can be used in combination with other therapies to enhance the outcomes of surgical and non-surgical procedures such as liposuction and dermal fillers.

TREATMENT COST

The key in reducing and illuminating cellulite, is to first understand what is cellulite and the contributing factors that play in developing cellulite. After you have become aware, we can then work as a team with the help of this successful technology to tackle your cellulite concerns. Our approach is holistic and we want to make this work for you. Thus we have developed our own protocol and work with a holistic health counselor, to bring out positive results. Please read the following questions typically asked of us to begin your journey:

WHAT CAUSES CELLULITE?
We all have fat and we need fat -- fat insulates our bodies and provides our body with necessary energy stores. Fat is essential for healthy body function. Cellulite, however,is a slang term for a condition of how your skin appears due to fat, not a TYPE of fat. In the subcutaneous layer, directly under the skin, there is a mesh-like or net-like fibrous connective tissue called septae. This septae forms a network of compartments, in which fat cells are located. This fibrous tissue's functions are to keep the fat cells tightly packed, provide structural support for the skin, and to insulate the body. Cellulite is fat trapped by sptae and as fat deposits accumulate within the structure of this tissue, a dimpling effect is seen.

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT STAGES OF CELLULITE?

STAGE 1:
Blood micro circulation, venous flow, and/or lymphatic drainage to the subcutaneous layer are impaired. Reduced blood micro circulation starves and weakens the surrounding tissue, making it more susceptible to cellulite. Reduced venous flow translates to higher fluid retention and pooling of the blood. Reduced lymphatic drainage means that lymph fluids, which normally carry waste away from the cells, are trapped in the area. The septae connective tissue may begin to become more fibrous. In this stage, all of the changes are not visible to the naked eye. There may not be any other symptoms, with the possible exception of cuts and bruises taking longer to heal because of the impaired circulation.

STAGE 2:
Once circulation is lessened, the capillaries and veins become weakened and leak blood into the surrounding tissue. This increases the pressure in the tissue, and restricts circulation and fluid drainage even more. In this stage, you may notice thicker and more tender skin than normal, as well as discoloration or broken veins. The skin may also bruise more easily. However, there is no appearance of the lumpy cellulite bumps yet.

STAGE 3:
After a few months of lymphatic fluid build up, the fat tissue become swollen and begin to push against the outer skin In this stage, the first signs of lumps and the "orange peel" look appear.

STAGE 4:
The stagnant lymphatic fluid cause the fibrous septae to congeal into thicker fibers. Cells starved of oxygen and nutrients may also become incorporated into these fibers, thus adding to the fibers' thickness. These fibers begin to trap and squeeze the fat cells, which press on the surrounding tissue and reduce even more circulation in the area. Because of the lack of circulation, the skin may feel cold to the touch.

STAGE 5:
Because of the high pressure, blood circulation is re-routed around the cellulite area. Septae fibers continue to grow to an extent that the fat cells are completely trapped. Although fat continues to be stored in these cells, it is not efficiently removed from it (through exercise or diet) because of the poor circulation. In this stage, the thick fibers, trapped fat cells, and stagnant fluids form a huge honeycomb structure called steatomes. This causes large lumps and bumps that are the hallmarks of cellulite.

WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF CELLULITE?
There are basically two types of cellulite. Hard cellulite often occurs in the bodies of dancers, runners, or athletes, and this is harder to get rid of as it attaches directly to the muscle tissue. However, this cellulite is often not as visible as soft cellulite. Soft cellulite occurs in larger areas of the body and often "sags" from the body as it's not as readily attached to the muscle.

HOW DOES TRIACTIVE LASER TREATMENT WORK?
Laser diodes penetrate skin tissue and together with the massaging action it smooths out the cellulite-affected area and improves micro circulation. This in turn increases skin elasticity and promotes a tighter appearance.

WHAT FACTORS PLAY IN GETTING CELLULITE?
Toxins, Lymph build up, Age, Gender, Pregnancy, Smoking, Stress, Lack of excercise, Life Style Diet & Dehydration are all contributing factors in development of cellulite.

WHAT PARTS OF THE BODY CAN BE TREATED?
This sort of laser treatment can be performed on cellulite-prone areas like the thighs, buttocks, "love handles" and stomach. It can also refresh tissue and uncover softer, more radiant skin around the face, neck and upper arms.

IS THE TREATMENT PAINFUL?
To the contrary, this is a pleasant, non-surgical procedure which feels similar to a therapeutic massage.

WHAT DO I NOTICE WHEN I BEGIN THE CELLULITE TREATMENT?
Between 6th & 10th treatment, most clients report they notice their pants & skirts are fitting looser around their waist. The inches always come off first before the cellulite begins to smooth out.

HOW MANY LASER TREATMENTS ARE REQUIRED?
Typically, 16 cellulite treatments are recommended twice per week for 8 weeks. Maintenance treatments are also recommended to enhance the outcomes.

WHAT IS THE COST OF EACH TREATMENT?

WHAT MAKES OUR APPROACH MORE SUCCESSFUL THAN OTHERS PERFORMING THE TREATMENT?
Our approach is holistic. Thus, we look at the body as a whole and treat cellulite as a whole. Cellulite is related to many factors and we want to maximize our efforts to deliver results by making your money's worth. We have set up our protocol with a holistic health counselor to monitor your results. We invite you to journal your food intake and be on a regiment of high hydration & detoxification both during your treatments as well as throughout the week. Our clients love the way they feel and are amazed how much of a healthy life style they have developed once they begun our treatment.

DOES IT COMLPIMENT LIPOSUCTION?
Yes. Because liposuction is a surgical procedure, normal results include fluid retention and slackening of the skin. Laser cellulite treatment is recommended after surgery to accelerate the tightening of the area. Treatment prior to surgery may also have added benefits. Your doctor or practitioner can help you determine your specific needs.

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