Many women are interested in cellulite laser removal. In the main, they first hear about how laser therapy is a useful cosmetic tool for reducing the appearance of such skin problems as wrinkles and scars, or how it can be used to assist in painlessly removing fat below the skin. They naturally then assume that laser therapy can be successfully applied to the skin for cellulite removal.
However, laser therapy by itself is not a sufficient treatment for cellulite. Most systems specifically designed for cellulite combine the laser treatment with suction or roller massage. The most popular and well known of these systems is TriActive by Cynosure.
TriActive Cellulite Treatment
TriActive is a cellulite laser removal method that is used in beauty spas and plastic surgeries. It helps the client achieve a more contoured and healthier looking physique by smoothing and toning the skin. The treatment is painless and is suitable for all body and skin types.
It is important to note that the system doesn’t exclusively use lasers for cellulite reduction. Instead, it combines the effect of six near-infrared diode lasers with localized cooling and mechanical massage.
The mechanical massage breaks up the fatty deposits, improves circulation and skin elasticity, and assists in lymphatic drainage. The improved circulation helps the body to eliminate the ruptured fat cells and toxins. The massage is comfortable and pleasant, with many patients falling asleep during the treatment due to the relaxing and soothing feeling.
The six diode lasers stimulate collagen production for smoother and healthier-looking skin. It is also thought that the lasers target the fat cells and encourage them to rapture, assisting the massage in breaking up the fat deposits. The localized cooling ensures that there is no heat sensation from the laser and helps to re-hydrate the skin.
TriActive is commonly used in conjunction with invasive treatments such as surgery for cellulite and non-invasive options such as anti cellulite creams.
Treatment Frequency and Cost
For best results, once or twice weekly visits are recommended for at least 8 weeks or 8 to 16 sessions. Each session lasts approximately 20 minutes and costs about $100. This puts the price of a full treatment block at between $1000 to $1600 or more.
The main disadvantage of this type of treatment is that the cellulite will return in around a month or so at the conclusion of the group of sessions. It is therefore recommended that patients receive monthly maintenance sessions to keep their results.
TriActive Video
The following is a video clip from when TriActive was featured on NBC 5 News.
