Smoother Skin Clinic Blog

Cellulite plagues the vast majority of women, so why hasn’t an effective treatment become as mainstream as facials for example? There are two main reasons why; a) too many products have failed to live up to their promises and consumers have lost trust, and b) because around 99% of treatments and products don’t address all 4 areas that are essential for successful cellulite reduction.

Cellulite is the result of subcutaneous fat cells pushing up against the skin, separated by connective tissue, called septa. It is the septa pulling down that causes the valley in the skin, and the clusters of fat cells pushing up that creates the hill. With age comes diminishing collagen and elastin, and hence the skin also loses its strength and elasticity.

It can be pretty devastating if you pin your hopes, invest your money, and in the case of liposuction, endure a substantial amount of pain and long recovery period, with a cosmetic fat reduction procedure only to be disappointed with the results. Unfortunately, for some people that is the reality. The decision then is to live with it or invest more in corrective procedures.

Loose skin and unevenness are common side effects from liposuction and fat freezing treatments, and also following significant weight loss. Persistent cellulite is a typical disappointment with many fat reduction procedures.

Fat loss solutions are very popular for both men and women. Many people are frustrated that even when they believe they are eating well and do some sort of exercise they are still disappointed with the results. For some women, reducing cellulite almost comes hand in hand with the aim of losing weight. People are turning more and more to medical procedures and medical devices to aid in weight loss. However, part of the solution is knowledge. You must understand the science of weight loss and the limitations of medical procedures or devices.

There are many unscrupulous clinics that will promise the world and take your money even if the results are not up to expectations. It is important to find a clinic that will explain what is achievable and how to achieve it depending on your body type. I will explain how the human body loses weight and how to use scientifically proven devices to assist.

Cosmetic treatments can be considered an investment....an investment in confidence, image and in presenting the best version of yourself. To get the most out of your investment, an important question to have answered before having any cosmetic treatment is, “Will it work for me?” or “Do I fit the criteria as a suitable patient?”

The harsh reality is, that cellulite treatment is not for everyone. It cannot replace a healthy diet and regular exercise, however it can be a very powerful tool to keep stubborn pockets of fat at bay and skin smoother and tighter. To save you time and any potential disappointment when it comes to treating dimpled skin, we explain the different cellulite classifications and how to know if cellulite treatment is right for you.

For those of us who are well adept at fighting the signs of ageing skin, we tend to focus so much on our face, and the skin on our body comes a distant second in comparison. Upper arms, stomach and thighs are the main areas that suffer from weakening skin. This leads to a loose or “wobbly” appearance that can become the source of self-consciousness. 

The VelaShape III device is the only device that will tighten skin whilst targeting fat cells. Treatment stimulates the production of new collagen and elastin for firmer, tighter and smoother skin. In this article, we explain the benefits of VelaShape III treatment for skin tightening.

Body sculpting devices are the latest way to compliment a healthy diet and regular exercise to reduce fat and cellulite. Whilst these devices are not a weight loss replacement, they can be an incredible tool to speed up and enhance the shape of the body while the person is undertaking new lifestyle choices to create the body they desire. The issue is that there are a lot of devices that do not stand up to their promise. We discuss two devices that are on the market and how the science works. Also, interestingly one of these devices has some controversial consumer feedback.