Cellulite Reduction
Cellulite, which affects 90% of women (even the thinnest and most athletic), is the result of both fat storage in adipocytes (fat cells) and of water retention in the body. As the adipocytes grow, the connective tissue that contains them (septa) pulls on the skin surface and deforms it. At the same time, circulation is blocked, and toxins accumulate. That is when cellulite appears, creating the inevitable orange peel aspect.
Cellulite is classified into three main categories based on its severity and appearance:
This is considered mild cellulite and is characterized by a slight dimpling or orange peel appearance on the skin. It is usually not visible unless the skin is pinched. Aqueous Cellulite is caused by water retention due to poor blood and lymphatic circulation. Draining it will help eliminate toxins and reactivate circulatory exchanges.
This type is moderate cellulite, and it is more visible than grade 1. There is a noticeable dimpling and unevenness in the skin, especially when standing or moving. Adipose Cellulite results from fat accumulation under the skin. Naturally, stimulating the skin will release this fat.
This is severe cellulite and is characterized by significant dimpling and a lumpy appearance on the skin. It is often visible without the skin being pinched and can be more challenging to treat. Fibrous Cellulite is harder to get rid of because it has been present for a long time, is compact and often painful.
Massage can not be performed for:
- Patient is in shock, is having or just had a stroke or a heart attack (acute stage).
- High Fever
- Intoxicated patients
- Right after a major surgery
- Hemorrhage
- Hemophilia
- Meningitis
- Acute Pneumonia
- Severe Atherosclerosis
- Pregnancy
- Pitting edema
- Advanced organ failure (kidney, liver, respiratory)
- Chronic active hepatitis
- Suffering from appendicitis
- Diabetes Mellitus 1 or 2 with advanced heart or kidney disease, vascular complications
- Endocarditis/Pericarditis
- Sepsis or Bacteremia
- Metastatic cancer eg. lymphoma, malignant melanoma
- Patient has a colds, flu, sore throat, shingles
- Infectious skin conditions such as staph infections, boils, impetigo etc
