Women hate it...that ugly, bumpy, dimply, cottage cheese fat under the skin usually on hips and thighs known as cellulite. Some estimates suggest that nearly 90% of women over 30 have cellulite. Women of all shapes & sizes develop cellulite as time goes on. Many creams & over-the-counter treatments have proven ineffective in treating this unsightly skin blemish.



No one really understands the cause of cellulite. One hypothesis about how cellulite forms is based on the idea that the connective tissue lattice work under the skin is different in men and women. In women, the lattice work makes it easier for the fat to protrude. Over time, the woman's lattice work in the thigh and buttocks areas weakens and scars more than a man's, resulting in further irregularities & cellulite.

With the sun, sand & beaches, women in the Miami area are actively seeking treatments for cellulite. Now, many doctors, dermatologist & medspas in the Miami area are offering some exciting new procedures that have been shown to reduce the appearance of cellulite.

One of the newest treatments is Velasmooth. The medical offices of Dr. Jhonny Salomon offers this new treatment. VelaSmooth uses a combination of Bi-Polar Radio Frequency (RF), infrared light energies, plus negative pressure and tissue manipulation to combat cellulite. The combination of infrared and conducted RF energies increases oxygen to the cells by heating the skin. This increases the metabolism of stored energy thereby shrinking the size of the fat chamber.

Another new treatment option for Cellulite is Triactive. Triactive works by firming and smoothing skin & is the only laser FDA approved for cellulite treatment. Triactive incorporates a six diode laser system that penetrates skin to loosen and break up cellulite, which the body then flushes. The heat from the laser also stimulates collagen production in the areas treated. Dr. Daniel Mann offers Triactive laser cellulite treatments at his offices in Boca Raton.

In Pinecrest, My Derma Clinic is offering a new cellulite treatment involving pressure waves. Their Radial Shock Wave Therapy uses pressure waves that impact both of the major causes of cellulite: fibrous septae and protrusion of fat into the lower dermis. The treatment produces a pressure wave that passes through skin and fat to impact the fibrous septae. The pressure breaks up the collagen of the septae and releases the skin, allowing a smoother surface.

For residents in the Miami area, a city where every season is bathing suit season, these treatments offer some hope to treat an otherwise frustrating condition. Of course, individual results will vary & it is advised to consult a physician before undertaking any medical treatment.