Cellulitis Information | Mount Sinai

Skin infection – bacterial; Group A streptococcus – cellulitis; Staphylococcus – cellulitis

Cellulitis is a common skin infection caused by bacteria. It affects the middle layer of the skin (dermis) and the tissues below. Sometimes, muscle can be affected.

The skin is the largest organ of the body. The skin and its derivatives (hair, nails, sweat and oil glands) make up the integumentary system. One of the main functions of the skin is protection. It protects the body from external factors such as bacteria, chemicals, and temperature. The skin contains secretions that can kill bacteria and the pigment melanin provides a chemical pigment defense against ultraviolet light that can damage skin cells. Another important function of the skin is body temperature regulation. When the skin is exposed to a cold temperature, the blood vessels in the dermis constrict. This allows the blood which is warm, to bypass the skin. The skin then becomes the temperature of the cold it is exposed to. Body heat is conserved since the blood vessels are not diverting heat to the skin anymore. Among its many functions the skin is an incredible organ always protecting the body from external agents.

Cellulitis is a deep infection of the skin, usually accompanied by generalized (systemic) symptoms such as fever and chills. The area of redness increases in size as the infection spreads. The center of the circled lesion has been biopsied.

Cellulitis is a noncontagious inflammation of the connective tissue of the skin, resulting from a bacterial infection. Antibiotics are given to control infection, and analgesics may be needed to control pain. Within 7 to 10 days of treatment cellulitis can be cured.

Periorbital cellulitis is an acute infection of the tissues surrounding the eye, which may progress to orbital cellulitis with protrusion of the eyeball. Complications include meningitis.

Causes

Staphylococcus and streptococcus bacteria are the most common causes of cellulitis.

Normal skin has many types of bacteria living on it. When there is a break in the skin, these bacteria can cause a skin infection.

Risk factors for cellulitis include:

• Cracks or peeling skin between the toes
• History of peripheral vascular disease
• Injury or trauma with a break in the skin (skin wounds)
• Insect bites and stings, animal bites, or human bites
• Ulcers from certain diseases, including diabetes and vascular disease
• Use of corticosteroid medicines or other medicines that suppress the immune system
• Wound from a recent surgery

Symptoms

Symptoms of cellulitis include:

• Fever with chills and sweating
• Fatigue
• Pain or tenderness in the affected area
• Skin redness or inflammation that gets bigger as the infection spreads
• Skin sore or rash that starts suddenly, and grows quickly in the first 24 hours
• Tight, glossy, stretched appearance of the skin
• Warm skin in the area of redness
• Muscle aches and joint stiffness from swelling of the tissue over the joint
• Nausea and vomiting

Exams and Tests

The health care provider will perform a physical exam. This may reveal:

• Redness, warmth, tenderness, and swelling of the skin
• Possible drainage, if there is a buildup of pus (abscess) with the skin infection
• Swollen glands (lymph nodes) near the affected area

The provider may mark the edges of the redness with a pen, to see if the redness goes past the marked border over the next several days.

Tests that may be ordered include:

• Blood culture
• Complete blood count (CBC)
• Culture of any fluid or material inside the affected area
• A biopsy may be done if other conditions are suspected

Treatment

You will likely be prescribed antibiotics to be taken by mouth. You may be given pain medicine as well, if needed.

At home, raise the infected area higher than your heart to reduce swelling and speed up healing. Rest until your symptoms improve.

You may need to stay in a hospital if:

• You are very sick (for example, you have a very high temperature, blood pressure problems, or nausea and vomiting that does not go away)
• You have been on antibiotics and the infection is getting worse (spreading beyond the original pen marking)
• Your immune system is not working well (due to cancer, HIV)
• You have an infection around your eyes
• You require antibiotics through a vein (IV)

Outlook (Prognosis)

Cellulitis usually goes away after taking antibiotics for 7 to 10 days. Longer treatment may be needed if cellulitis is more severe. This may occur if you have a chronic disease or your immune system is not working properly.

People with fungal infections of the feet may have cellulitis that keeps coming back, especially if you have diabetes. Cracks in the skin from the fungal infection allow the bacteria to get into the skin.

Possible Complications

The following may result if cellulitis isn’t treated or treatment doesn’t work:

• Blood infection (sepsis)
• Bone infection (osteomyelitis)
• Inflammation of the lymph vessels (lymphangitis)
• Inflammation of the heart (endocarditis)
• Infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord (meningitis)
• Shock
• Tissue death (gangrene)

When to Contact a Medical Professional

Call your provider right away if:

• You have symptoms of cellulitis
• You are being treated for cellulitis and you develop new symptoms, such as persistent fever, drowsiness, lethargy, blistering over the cellulitis, or red streaks that spread

Prevention

Protect your skin by:

• Keeping your skin moist with lotions or ointments to prevent cracking
• Wearing shoes that fit well and provide enough room for your feet
• Learning how to trim your nails to avoid harming the skin around them
• Wearing appropriate protective equipment when participating in work or sports

Whenever you have a break in the skin:

• Clean the break carefully with soap and water. Apply petroleum jelly every day.
• Cover with a bandage and change it every day.
• Watch for redness, pain, drainage, or other signs of infection.

Dinulos JGH. Bacterial infections. In: Dinulos JGH, ed. Habif’s Clinical Dermatology. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2021:chap 9.

Heagerty AHM, Harper N. Cellulitis and erysipelas. In: Lebwohl MG, Heymann WR, Berth-Jones J, Coulson IH, eds. Treatment of Skin Disease: Comprehensive Therapeutic Strategies. 5th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2018:chap 40.

Pasternack MS, Swartz MN. Cellulitis, necrotizing fasciitis, and subcutaneous tissue infections. In: Bennett JE, Dolin R, Blaser MJ, eds. Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett’s Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 9th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2020:chap 93.

Last reviewed on: 4/14/2021

Reviewed by: Elika Hoss, MD, Senior Associate Consultant, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

Cellulitis – Skin Infection – Spesis

What is cellulitis?

Cellulitis is a skin infection that is caused by bacteria. It is a common infection but can become a serious condition if not treated. Most of the time, cellulitis affects the skin on your lower legs. But it can appear anywhere on your body and even on your face. The infection begins on the surface of your skin, but can affect the underlying layers of skin, too. Untreated, cellulitis can even spread to your lymph nodes or cause a blood infection (sepsis).

Symptoms of cellulitis

Cellulitis is usually painful. The affected area will be red and possibly inflamed (swollen). It may also feel warm to the touch.

Other common symptoms include:

• Skin on the affected area may look glossy or seem “stretched. ”
• The area may have a sore that grows quickly, especially within the first day. It may be leaky or have pus.
• You have a general feeling of being sick.
• You are feeling tired.

More serious symptoms that could mean the infection is spreading:

• Fever or chills
• Nausea and vomiting
• Red streaks around the area
• A loss of energy or feeling especially tired or sleepy
• Increased pain

If you have any of these symptoms, you should contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency care.

What causes cellulitis?

Cellulitis is caused by bacteria. It is normal for bacteria to live on your skin. When you have a break in your skin, those bacteria can enter and cause an infection. A break in your skin can be caused by many things. It could happen when you scratch dry skin, when an insect bites you, or you accidentally bump up against something that scrapes your skin.

How is cellulitis diagnosed?

Your doctor will most likely be able to tell that you have cellulitis by looking at your skin. They will also feel your glands to see if they are swollen. Your doctor may want to order some blood tests to make sure the infection hasn’t spread to your blood. They could also collect fluid from the affected area to test it.

Can cellulitis be prevented or avoided?

Cellulitis cannot always be prevented. You can lower your risk for cellulitis by moisturizing and taking care of your skin. You should also wash your hands often and keep your fingernails trimmed.

If you have a skin wound, make sure to keep it clean. You should wash it daily or use an antiseptic or antibiotic cream to lower the risk of infection. Look at it every day for possible signs of infection. If you see that the wound is growing or becoming more painful, contact your doctor.

Certain illnesses or conditions may increase your risk for getting cellulitis. If you have diabetes or vascular disease, you may have more breaks in your skin in the form of ulcers. Eczema can cause more breaks in your skin, too. You may also be at higher risk if you use medicines that could suppress your immune system, such as corticosteroids. Obesity can also increase your risk for cellulitis.

Cellulitis treatment

Your doctor will most likely prescribe oral antibiotics to treat your cellulitis. They also may offer you pain medicine, if needed.

If your infection is more severe, your doctor may recommend that you go to the hospital for intravenous (IV) antibiotics. This is liquid medicine delivered directly into your vein (usually an arm vein) using a needle. Other reasons your doctor may recommend this treatment include:

• Oral antibiotics are not working.
• Your cellulitis covers a large area of skin.
• You have a high fever.
• You are especially young or old.
• You have other diseases or conditions.

Living with cellulitis

In most cases, cellulitis goes away with antibiotic treatment. It is rare for it to spread to your bloodstream, but it can happen. That is why it is important to keep an eye on rashes and wounds. Cellulitis can return if you have a disease or condition that makes you prone to wounds or nicks in your skin. Good wound care and washing your hands can help keep the infection from spreading.

Questions to ask your doctor

• How did I get this infection?
• How can I prevent this infection in the future?
• Am I at increased risk for developing cellulitis?
• Is cellulitis contagious?
• What can I do to relieve my pain?

Resources

National Institutes of Health, MedlinePlus: Cellulitis

Copyright © American Academy of Family Physicians

This information provides a general overview and may not apply to everyone. Talk to your family doctor to find out if this information applies to you and to get more information on this subject.

What is cellulite: causes and treatment

Cellulite is a special condition of adipose tissue, in which there is a local increase in functional cells. This happens due to a metabolic disorder: the excretion of waste products is blocked, the cells absorb the surrounding substances at a double rate, accumulate toxins, liquid – as a result, the internal volume of the structures increases, the connective tissue stretches and grows, local protruding tubercles are formed. The essence of cellulite is such that it affects not only excess masses of adipose tissue, but also thin layers. The characteristic “orange peel” often appears in people with normal weight and physique.

The “Medical Center on Botanicheskaya” will help you understand the true causes of cellulite. Experienced doctors will select a treatment regimen that is effective in a particular case.

Causes of cellulite

According to medical statistics, in 80-95% of cases women suffer from “orange peel”. Manifestations of cellulite in men are extremely rare. The reason is that pathological changes in adipose tissue develop under the influence of female sex hormones – estrogens.

The main factors of lipid metabolism disorders:

• elevated blood estrogen levels, which can be caused by diseases of the reproductive system;
• endocrine disorders, thyroid dysfunction;
• genetic predisposition;
• violation of protein metabolism, a decrease in the level of albumin;
• sedentary lifestyle;
• malnutrition;
• overweight;
• chronic fatigue, stress, etc.

Etiology

Cellulitis develops when fluid accumulates in fat cells. Edema occurs, the surrounding structures are compressed. In response to external influences, the connective tissue activates the synthesis of collagen, which densely covers pathological cells and prevents blood microcirculation. This is the main physiological cause of cellulite. In conditions of malnutrition, isolated tissues can become inflamed and hurt.

Human subcutaneous adipose tissue consists of three layers:

• first – covers the entire surface of the body and is more often affected by cellulite;
• the second is deeper, located under the muscle layer. The volume of tissue does not change with an increase or decrease in body weight;
• third – internal or visceral, located in the abdominal cavity. The growth of a deep layer of fat is more often manifested by a “beer” belly.

The number of cells in each tissue is always the same. The fat layer grows not due to the division of structures, but due to their increase in volume. Individual adipocytes are capable of 30–40 times the size of a healthy cell. Understanding the essence of pathological processes helps in the selection of treatment.

Signs of changes

There are 4 stages of cellulite:

1. Stage I (pre-cellulite) . There are no visible manifestations. A woman notices fullness, a slight swelling in “problem” places, caused by lymph stagnation. The appearance of the skin is healthy.
2. Stage II (initial) . The normal outflow of fluid from adipose tissue is disturbed. Intracellular pressure increases. Adipocytes compress the veins, disrupting trophism. As soon as the cells cease to receive oxygen in sufficient quantities, the fat becomes denser, and the connective tissue grows in the structure of subcutaneous fat in the form of honeycombs.
3. Stage III (micronodular) . Pathological processes are actively developing, but problems are not yet visible. If you collect the skin with a layer of fat in a fold, you can see the characteristic “orange peel”. In the third stage, the connective tissue grows tightly on one side into the skin and the other into the muscle, so the pathology is difficult to treat. For a quick diagnosis at home, you can conduct a heat test. Hands folded crosswise and check the temperature of individual parts of the body. In places of proliferation of adipose tissue, it will be slightly lower. The pinch method is also used: the skin is strongly squeezed with fingers and then abruptly released. If a woman feels pain, then the nerve endings are not yet blocked by the connective tissue, it is possible to stop the growth processes.
4. Stage IV (macronodular) . Cellulite is determined visually, especially on the legs and buttocks. The skin in areas with “orange peel” has a bluish tint. The pinch is painless.

Treatment of cellulite

The therapy is complicated, but it is possible to reduce the manifestations of the pathology. Use an integrated approach.

In the treatment of cellulite, each component is important:

1. Diet with the exception of flour, sweet, fried, fatty. Fractional nutrition. Weight loss and body cleansing.
2. Physical activity on the muscles of problem areas. During training, blood circulation is activated, the outflow of fluid from the overgrown tissue improves.
3. Vacuum massage against cellulite or LPG therapy. The procedure is aimed at softening, separation of dense fatty structures.
4. Use of anti-cellulite cosmetics . Special products increase skin tone and improve microcirculation. In cellulite therapy, the use of cosmetics is often combined with body wraps.
5. Course procedures . Mesotherapy, ozone therapy, thalassotherapy, shock wave and other effective methods of stimulating metabolism help to get rid of cellulite. Courses are repeated several times a year.
6. Treatment of comorbidities . It is necessary to normalize the work of the gastrointestinal tract, thyroid gland and other body systems that affect metabolism.

How to get rid of cellulite in one stage or another, the doctor will tell you in detail. The specialist will help you choose massage, diet, medical support if necessary.

Prevention

For the prevention of cellulite, it is necessary to lead a healthy lifestyle from youth, play sports, and monitor weight. It is better to prevent the appearance of the “orange peel” than to try to get rid of it. Special creams, peels, spa treatments also help to slow down the transformation of adipose tissue.

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What is cellulite and how to deal with it

Many women and even girls have faced such a problem as cellulite. It appears unnoticed by its owner and over time, if you do not make an effort, it only gets worse. Skin defects spoil the aesthetics of the body, reduce self-esteem and can affect overall health (if not taken care of). It is possible and necessary to deal with the problem, but how to do it, read the article.

What is cellulite?

Cellulite no longer has a medical connotation (a disease of subcutaneous fat) and is perceived in society as a cosmetic defect. And it manifests itself in bumps on the skin, ripples. People also call it orange peel, because it looks very similar.

The appearance of defects on the skin occurs due to the fact that fat cells under the skin increase unevenly for some reason. And then the skin loses elasticity, becomes uneven. This spoils the aesthetics of the body and causes a lot of trouble for girls and women at any age.

Getting rid of the problem is not so easy. The approach should be comprehensive: nutrition, sports, external influences, giving up bad habits. Defects on the skin can occur at any weight and even on a thin body, where, it would seem, cellulite should not form. And years are not a determining factor here either, but after a certain age, hormonal changes begin in women, collagen production worsens, which leads to the appearance of an unwanted orange peel on the body.

Interestingly, cellulite is rare in men. And all why? Because the structure of the skin and subcutaneous tissue is slightly different, and the hormonal background is different from the female. Such skin is less stretchable, and therefore there are no visible defects or they are not so conspicuous.

Signs of cellulite

The visual manifestation of orange peel depends on the stage of cellulite development. At first, it may not manifest itself at all, or barely visible defects appear on the skin. As time goes on, the deficiency becomes more and more noticeable. Especially if you do not take any action in the early stages.

Symptoms:

• Loss of skin firmness.
• The appearance of orange peel, which appears when the fold of the skin is squeezed or in a relaxed state.
• Swelling of that part of the body where there is cellulite.
• Appearance of spider veins or nets.
• The appearance of bumps above the skin or depressions.
• Pale skin.
• The appearance of stretch marks.

At an early stage of development, cellulite is invisible. To check if it is, you need to take a fold of skin and squeeze it a little. If tuberosity appears, then there is still a drawback.

Major areas of cellulite

Orange peel can occur on any part of the body where there is accumulation of fat. However, the disadvantage prefers to settle in certain zones. Usually it is the buttocks, legs. This can be explained by the fact that most people have a sedentary lifestyle. Due to this lifestyle and inactivity, the skin and subcutaneous tissue are constantly squeezed. This disrupts blood circulation and metabolic processes, which leads to the appearance of cellulite in this area.

Even pregnant women can develop cellulite. This is due to the fact that in the organism in which life develops, changes are constantly taking place, mainly hormonal. The weight of such women begins to grow rapidly, and the metabolic processes do not keep up with the rapid growth, and the body begins to react in this way. Also, the appearance of a defect is facilitated by constant edema in the tissues (excess fluid accumulates).

Stages of cellulite

Cellulite does not show immediately visible defects on the skin. It develops gradually. And therefore, a certain staging of the process is distinguished.

Stage 1

No orange peel is visible at this stage. However, some changes can already be noticed: the skin becomes less elastic, when probing, the adipose tissue is loose, slight swelling appears (since blood and lymph circulation is disturbed), and the skin becomes a little pale. When squeezing the skin fold, you can notice bumps on the skin. Abrasions and small wounds do not heal well, bruises appear that do not resolve for a long time. But these changes are barely noticeable.

Stage 2

At this stage, cellulite is already visible to the naked eye, that is, it is not necessary to squeeze the skin fold, somehow strain the muscles. The fat layer in the affected area is already more dense and pronounced. The skin loses its elasticity more and more.

The subcutaneous tissue swells due to metabolic disorders in it, because fluid begins to leave the vessels and accumulate in the intercellular space. Tubercles, depressions, stretch marks appear on the skin. She becomes even paler. Unpleasant sensations are possible if you touch the affected area.

Stage 3

Areas of the body that are affected by cellulite become very swollen. This occurs due to a strong violation of metabolic processes in the body. Due to edema, the vessels are strongly compressed, and this is already beginning to affect the entire body in a negative way, of course. Nutrients such as proteins, carbohydrates, fats and other nutrients are poorly absorbed by cells. Toxins begin to accumulate in the subcutaneous fat.

Tubercles and depressions become very noticeable on the body. The affected areas may hurt when touched. The blood vessels are dilated: a venous network appears, hemorrhages.

Stage 4

At this stage of cellulitis, the patient already needs serious help. And that’s all, because in the affected areas, metabolic processes are disrupted to such an extent that the tissues become very swollen, painful, cyanotic. Large nodes and tubercles can be felt under the skin. Touching them will cause discomfort. There is also varicose veins.

Forms of cellulite

In addition to stages, orange peel can also be different. There are different types and forms of cellulite.

Hard cellulite

Outwardly it is invisible. To see the violation, you need to take the skin into a fold and squeeze it. Or press your finger on any area. Then the orange peel appears. Cellulite in young girls. It manifests itself even against the background of regular exercise and proper nutrition.

Flaccid cellulitis

It develops against the background of a sharp weight loss or in women after 40 years. Provoke the development of this problem is still a sedentary lifestyle and malnutrition. This form of cellulite is manifested by sagging skin, reduced muscle tone. Also, when the position of the body changes, the lesions change, for example, if in a standing position the orange peel is visible on the front surface of the thighs, then in a sitting position on the back, or vice versa.

Edematous cellulite

Edematous cellulite is a form of disorder that occurs when you gain weight. It is characterized by swelling on the thighs or buttocks. This is due to stagnation of blood and lymph. The skin of the affected area is very thin and pale, and when pressed with a finger, a hole remains that does not level out for a long time.

Mixed cellulite

When different types of cellulite can be present on the body at once. This type manifests itself in women over 25 years old and usually affects any part of the body: buttocks, hips, forearms.

Causes of cellulite

Cellulite appears when, for some reason, fat cells begin to increase in volume unevenly. Collagen fibers in the skin also change, which make the latter flabby. Orange peel appears against the background of weight problems (its rapid weight gain or, conversely, weight loss).

The following causes are also distinguished:

• Genetic. Or hereditary. If the mother had problems, then most likely the daughter will also have cellulite, even if you follow the rules of proper nutrition and exercise.
• Hormonal changes. It just so happens that the niches of the body are controlled by hormones. And they, in turn, affect all metabolic processes in the body. With a lack of weight or, conversely, its excess, there is a hormonal imbalance that contributes to the appearance of cellulite.
• Improper nutrition. This is especially true for the consumption of large amounts of fast carbohydrates, trans fats, fast food. This diet leads to weight gain. Which ends with a violation of the hormonal balance in the body (fats are the basis for hormones, the more fat, the more hormones). As a result, the body reacts to changes with an orange peel.
• Sedentary lifestyle. If you sit a lot at work, there is little movement in life, then blood and lymph will stagnate in the vessels. Cellulite in thin people develops when metabolic processes in the body are disturbed.
• Bad habits. Smoking or frequent alcohol consumption lead to metabolic disorders. And beer contributes to weight gain, which is fraught with hormonal disorders. All this leads to the appearance of cellulite even on incomplete women or girls.
• Constant stress. Constant worries stimulate the production of the hormone cortisol, which leads to metabolic disorders, weight gain or sudden weight loss. What causes hormonal cellulite?
• Insufficient water intake. A living organism is 80% water. It undergoes metabolic processes. Due to the lack of fluid, blood circulation and metabolism worsen.
• Weight fluctuations. It can be both a set and weight loss.
• Sleep disturbance. Sleep is an important component of our life, because it is at this time that the body, all its cells are renewed and metabolic processes are restored.
• Cellulite is usually caused by several causes. And therefore, in order to get rid of it, you need to comprehensively review your style and lifestyle.

If treatment is not done in time, the problem will only get worse, that is, cellulite will become stronger and stronger. The skin and subcutaneous tissue will swell more and more. Varicose veins will appear. The slowdown of metabolic processes and stagnation of blood and lymph will provoke an even greater loss of skin elasticity. Advanced cellulite is difficult to treat and therefore it is best to prevent its appearance.

Prevention

It is better to avoid orange peel than to get rid of it later. Prevention is to avoid the causes of cellulite. What actions will help prevent the appearance of cellulite:

• Proper nutrition. You need to consume as many calories as your body needs. This applies to diets that are designed to drastically reduce the nutritional value of food consumed. Severe restrictions will harm health and provoke the development of cellulite. But an excess of calories, especially fast carbohydrates, will also not bring anything good: weight will grow and an orange peel will appear. Also, do not get too carried away with fast food (you can only occasionally indulge yourself).
• Refusal of bad habits. It is better to lead a healthy lifestyle.
• Sport. The body must be in good shape. It is not necessary to spend several hours in the gym every day, just 1-2 times a week is enough. It is also desirable to walk a lot or in the morning to accustom yourself to gymnastics.
• Healthy sleep. In order to get enough sleep, you need to try to go to bed before 12 at night. An adult needs 7-8 hours of proper rest. Then the metabolic processes in the body will take place correctly.
• Maintaining water balance. You don’t have to force yourself to drink a lot. It is enough just to do it when there is a need. But it is best to use plain water. Not soda, tea or coffee, but fresh and clean water.
• Health. The main thing is to pay attention to your well-being in time and consult a doctor in time.
• Prevention against cellulite should be comprehensive. That is, you must comply with all of the above points. But if this does not help, then more effective measures are needed.

Cellulite treatment

When the orange peel has already appeared, more drastic measures are needed. However, do not forget that the fight against cosmetic skin defects should also be comprehensive and include work on nutrition, sports, good rest and much more. Thanks to modern developments, the problem of cellulite can be solved at any stage of development.

To get rid of skin imperfections, you need to consult a cosmetologist. The specialist will make a diagnosis, offer a number of effective control measures and identify existing contraindications to a particular procedure.

Vacuum roller massage

RF-lipolysis is the basis of the modern cellulite disease treatment. It is the effect of an infrared laser on fat cells. As a result, they heat up and break down. A vacuum-roller massage helps to enhance metabolic processes in the affected area in order to increase blood circulation in this area, improve the production of collagen by the skin and remove the decay products of fat cells from the body.

Due to the fact that the problem areas immediately have a double effect of fat cells and extra centimeters quickly disappear. Cellulite also eventually ceases to bother. The skin will even out, become more elastic and attractive.

Indications for the procedure:

• Overweight.
• Orange Peel.
• Loss of skin elasticity, laxity.

It is perfectly safe to use this procedure. And you can expose all parts of the body, even the most delicate ones. The effect after such exposure can be seen after several sessions, and the result will last for a long time.

The procedure should be avoided during pregnancy, lactation, infectious diseases, skin problems (including wounds, dermatitis at the site of exposure). An absolute contraindication (when manipulation is definitely impossible) is oncology, the presence of metal prostheses in the body and pacemakers.

To find out exactly how many sessions will be required in a particular case, and to find out if it is possible to sign up for such a cellulite treatment, you should first consult with a specialist.

Injections of lipolytics

Mesotherapy will help in the fight against excess weight. Its essence lies in the introduction of small doses of lipolytics (substances that start the fat burning process) under the skin. Thanks to the point impact, you can simulate any part of the body.

The mechanism of action of the procedure lies in the fact that substances injected into the skin affect not only fat cells, but also intercellular structures, accelerating metabolic processes in them. And thanks to the external effect (injections) on the skin, local metabolic processes of blood and lymph circulation improve. The result can be seen after the first session. The anti-cellulite effect after all the procedures will surprise you with its duration.

Indications:

• Cellulite.
• Flabbiness of the skin.
• Stretch marks.
• Overweight.
• Dry skin.
• Some complications after liposuction (skin bumps).
• Violation of metabolic processes in the skin.
• Body scars or welts.

Do not perform manipulation during pregnancy, breastfeeding, infectious diseases, wounds on the treated area, skin diseases, oncology, diseases of the heart, liver and kidneys. To learn more about the procedure and identify certain contraindications, you need to come to the consultation.

RF Body Lift

This effective anti-cellulite treatment is based on RF current. Through a special cartridge with microneedles, currents of various frequencies penetrate into the deep layers of the skin and moderately heat the tissues. As a result, blood circulation in the treated area improves, collagen production increases. As a result, the skin is tightened, becomes elastic and rejuvenated. The orange peel gradually disappears from the skin.

This procedure is recommended to correct age-related changes in the skin or to restore firmness and youthful appearance after childbirth, as an additional treatment for skin imperfections.

• Contraindications:
• Pregnancy.
• Breastfeeding.
• Blood disease.
• Diseases of internal organs (heart, liver, kidneys).
• Infectious diseases.
• Wounds abrasions or skin diseases in the area of ​​manipulation.
• Mental disorders.
• Oncology.

Results will be noticeable one month after regular treatments. The skin will be visibly tightened and will look younger. Folds and bumps will be smoothed out, stretch marks will be less noticeable. To obtain all the necessary information about the procedure, you need to contact a specialist.

Myostimulation of the body

The essence of myostimulation is that certain areas of the body are affected by low-frequency currents. However, the muscles perceive them as natural stimuli and begin to contract. That is, the muscle tissue begins to do its job, but the person does nothing.

Advantages of the procedure:

• Reduction of body volume.
• Increase of elasticity of muscles (their strengthening) and skin.
• Elimination of cellulite.
• Disappearance of stretch marks.
• Weight loss.

Myostimulation has a positive effect not only on the muscles, but on the whole organism as a whole. Thanks to this effect, metabolism, blood circulation improves. This has a beneficial effect on the functioning of internal organs.

Ultrasonic cavitation

The principle of ultrasonic cavitation is that, under the action of ultrasonic waves, heat is created, which affects the fatty layers. Because of this, fat cells begin to break down. The remains of cell decay are excreted from the body naturally, mainly through the lymph.

Indications for the procedure:

• Fat folds.
• Cellulite.
• Loss of skin elasticity, sagging.

Contraindications:

• Diseases of internal organs (liver, heart, kidneys).
• Blood diseases.
• Diabetes mellitus.
• Oncology.
• Pregnancy.
• Lactation.
• Oncology.
• Diseases of the skin.
• Infectious diseases.

After the procedure, you can notice the result immediately. But in order to preserve it, it is also necessary to influence the whole organism in a complex way.