Ultrasound is one of the newest beauty spa treatments for cellulite. It has been previously used to treat soft tissue injuries such muscle sprains, tendonitis and bursitis and has the ability to speed up healing, relieve pain and decrease inflammation. Ultrasound has only recently been discovered as a method to reduce cellulite and several machines have been developed specifically for cellulite reduction.
Dermosonic Ultrasound Cellulite Treatment
Dermosonic is the most well known machine that is designed for cellulite and has been used in Europe since 1999. It uses a combination of external ultrasound and non-invasive subdermal therapy (NIST) to achieve cellulite reduction, inch loss and body contouring. The machine can also be used to increase local blood circulation and relieve minor muscle aches, pains and spasms. The treatment is a non-invasive and non-surgical system that has shown to be effective and safe.
To address cellulite, the Dermosonic treatment consists of two steps. In step one, external ultrasound is applied to the target area or areas for two to three minutes. This softens the connective tissue that pulls down on the skin which creates the dimples and liquefies the fat cells so that they can be absorbed by the body. The external ultrasound can be applied using four different emission modes so that the treatment can be changed to suit the client’s particular condition.
Step two utilizes NIST -- a vacuum therapy form of lymphatic drainage massage. Using a vacuum hand piece, the NIST modality helps the body to flush out the fat liquefied by the ultrasound, increase blood flow and drain the toxins trapped under the skin. It also contours the body and helps stretch the connective bands that pull on the skin.
The treatment is painless and many people describe it feeling like a pleasant massage. Some clients may experience minor bruising that goes away in a few days. Clients are asked to drink plenty of water for 72 hours after the treatment to assist the body in flushing out the liquefied fat and toxins.
Soft cellulite responds best to this type of ultrasound cellulite treatment.
Treatment Frequency and Costs
A single session lasts 50 to 60 minutes on average and costs about $100.
Clients often see results in the first one or two sessions and research shows that 87% of clients will have ½” to 1 ½” reduction in the treatment area in the first session. In total, ten to twelve sessions are recommended at a rate of two per week. In order to maintain results, one session per month is usually recommended.
Dermosonic Video
Dermosonic was recently featured on CBS’ The Doctors’, a successful CBS show where four renowned physicians give solutions to guest issues. The SlimLine Pod mentioned in the video clip is separate to Dermosonic and is an optional and additional cellulite treatment.
