Dermatologists explain the advantages and disadvantages of some techniques
Cellulite and localized fat affect most people. However, it is something that often bothers some women. Therefore, some of them seek cosmetic treatments and procedures to improve the appearance of the skin and even to lose the measures. “The aesthetic treatment options are increasing every year, especially when the client’s goal is the pursuit of beauty and youth,” says dermatologist Karin Helmer, of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology.
Precautions before performing the procedure
Before closing a package with a clinic, it is good to pay attention to the advice and suggestions. “It is important to check the conditions of the place and to know and trust the professional who will do it perform the procedure. It also tries to find out if the treatment has scientifically proven results and if the device or drug used is registered by Anvisa (National Health Surveillance Agency) “, Karin points out.
In addition, the procedure will be better guided if the patient seeks a specialist with the title issued by a medical specialty recognized by the Brazilian Medical Association. “In this way it will be treated by a properly trained professional, who has studied medicine for six years and three, four or even five years of specialization,” explains Luis Fernando Tovo, who is also a member of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology.
Types of treatments against cellulite and localized adiposity
Next, discover some treatments against cellulite and localized fat and check the opinions of dermatologists.
1. Endermotherapy
It is a non-invasive dermal therapy that combines massage modeling with lymphatic drainage. This treatment stimulates the metabolism, increases blood circulation, eliminates toxins, helps reduce fluid retention and adiposity (fat). The method is of French origin and uses suction in addition to a motorized roller system.
Karin Helmer explains that endermotherapy has scientific backing with studies showing efficacy in improving the body contour and reducing measurements. However, according to Luis Fernando Tovo, the result is not definitive and the patient is subject to the return of the previous condition when the treatment is stopped.
2. Lymphatic
Through electrodes attached to the skin, sequential electrical stimulation occurs. The currents stimulate the contractions of the valves of the lymphatic system, increasing blood and lymphatic circulation. It also improves cellular oxygenation and eliminates toxins. As explained by Karin Helmer, this treatment works like a mechanical lymphatic drainage. According to Luis Fernando Tovo, this technique helps reduce the swelling of cellulite. However, the results are also subject to the return of the previous picture and the effect on localized fat is not effective.
3. Electrophoresis
It is a polarized electric current, which acts on the skin and muscles. This therapy increases blood circulation, improves tissue oxygenation and eliminates toxins, as well as already carrying out lymphatic drainage. On the patient’s body, the beautician places plates that will act on the four layers of the skin: epidermis, dermis, hypodermis and muscle area. For Luis Fernando Tovo, cellulite reduction in this technique is moderate and does not work for localized fat.
4. Intradermotherapy
In areas with localized fat, a solution containing substances such as caffeine, arginine, crivine and sunflower liposomes is injected, which burns fat. The goal is to dry out fat cells, improve blood and lymphatic circulation, and help prevent localized fat.
According to Karin Helmer, this type of procedure has scientific support in improving both cellulite and localized fat. However, as Luis Fernando Tovo explains, the ideal is not injecting, but microneedling for the application of substances.
5. Lymphatic drainage
The technique consists of a massage with movements aimed at the lymphatic system, improving blood and lymphatic circulation, as well as oxygenating the blood and muscles. It also helps contain sagging skin, reduces cellulite and localized fat. The massage also detoxifies and deflates, as it reduces fluid retention.
As explained by Karin Helmer, helping to reduce fluid retention, Lymphatic drainage It also improves the contour of the body. Furthermore, Luis Fernando Tovo adds that this technique is usually indicated after surgical treatments such as liposuction.
Source: Terra
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