While some of these products do make a subtle difference, do take note that there is no cure for cellulite and stretch marks. They are likely to get better over time, but you cannot expect any product to completely remove them. Non-surgical treatments are worth considering if you really want to see a noticeable reduction in their appearance.
At Cutis Medical Laser Clinics, we recommend acoustic shockwave therapy. This non-invasive treatment can reduce cellulite appearance by making the tissues softer and firmer. It can also help improve skin texture and elasticity without cuts, needles, and longer downtime.
Before we get down to the nitty-gritty of acoustic shockwave therapy, let us first discuss the difference between cellulite and stretch marks:
Also referred to as orange-peel skin, cellulite is caused by fat buildup under the skin along with its interaction with the connective tissues. Skin dimpling can occur when the underlying fat deposits push towards the skin, distorting the connective tissues. It is characterized by lumps and dimples on the thighs, abdomen, buttocks, and hips.
A number of factors can contribute to cellulite formation. These include:
Check out our previous blog to learn the 5 things you may not know about cellulite.
Stretch marks are a type of scars that occur due to the pulling of the skin. This can happen because of rapid growth or stretching, which disrupts the normal production of collagen. These marks commonly appear as lines and streaks on the skin and are of different color and texture than your normal skin.
Sudden weight gain and body growth are the most common causes of stretch marks. Other factors can also increase your likelihood of having them.
Read our previous post to learn more about the color of your stretch marks and what it means.
Acoustic shockwave therapy uses a handheld device that sends acoustic wave pulses or radial shockwaves into the connective tissues. At Cutis Medical Laser Clinics, we have two clinically proven and US FDA cleared devices that use this technology: X-Wave and ZWave.
This non-invasive treatment is clinically proven for:
Other important things to know about Acoustic Shockwave Therapy:
To learn more about acoustic shockwave therapy and our other non-invasive body treatments, contact Cutis Medical Laser Clinics in Singapore today and schedule a consultation with our aesthetic doctor.
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