Acoustic Wave Therapy
Acoustic Wave Therapy or AWT is a new Cellulite treatment that is making news due to its success in the treatment of cellulite. Acoustic Wave Therapy Cellulite treatment is exciting in that there are minimal side effects and virtually no pain.
Cellulite is more common issue among both women than men. However Cellulite is more noticeable in women due to the differences in how fat is deposited. Men in general have a minimal pulling down of the skin by fat deposits, which in general leave the men with smoother skin. The cottage cheese look that we all dread is actually a result of the connective tissue's pull on the skin. This pull causes the tissue's support structure to contribute to an uneven skin surface.
Recent studies into Cellulite have revealed that that most women will
have some degree of cellulite in their bodies. Studies into Cellulite have
been few and far between due to the view of Cellulite being more of a cosmetic
issue than a health issue. Recently the focus of research has sought to
uncover what actually causes cellulite. Contrary to popular belief not
all fat is considered cellulite. Cellulite is a specific form of fat located
in specific regions of the body. Cellulite forms in the superficial layer
of fat. Of all areas of the body that contain fat deposits, it is the superficial
layer that is the most immune to improvements through exercise.
Acoustic Wave Therapy - How it works.
Acoustic Wave Therapy utilizes a high pressure wave that passes through the dermal region to impact the fibrous hardening of collagen tissues, one of the factors in the formation of Cellulite. By targeting the dermal region Acoustic Wave Therapy enables the release the skin resulting in a smoother appearance of the skin's surface.
Acoustic Wave Therapy further impacts of cellulite formation by thickening the dermis layer therefore decreasing the levels of fat protrusion into the deeper layers of the skin.
There are two different types of Acoustic Wave Therapy devices.
The first type is the radial-type. The radial type utilizes an air chamber to generate the acoustic pressure wave. The air chamber builds and controls air pressure to generate the acoustic wave. The feeling from the radial type resembles a powerful vibration. Controls exist to insure the capability of controlling any degree of pain. The resulting acoustic wave breaks up the targeted fat and helps stimulate the increase of dermal collagen, which in turn reduces the protrusion of fat. Blood flow the treated areas is also increased by the stimulating of regions nerves.
The second type of Acoustic Wave Therapy device is known as a planar head device.
In the planar head device the acoustic wave is generated by means of an
electromagnet as opposed to an air chamber. The planar head acoustic wave
is a high energy acoustic pressure wave with a short duration. Creating
the acoustic wave via an electromagnet allows treatment to be nearly painless.
Like the radial type the resulting acoustic wave also breaks up the targeted
fat and helps stimulate the increase of dermal collagen, which in turn
reduces the protrusion of fat.
How long are Acoustic Wave Therapy treatment sessions?
Patients are treated twice per week for three weeks. Sessions typically last less than a half hour.
How much does Acoustic Wave Therapy cost?
Acoustic Wave Therapy costs will vary depending on the amount of treatment
and geographical location of the facility. Most Acoustic Wave Therapy Cellulite
treatments start around $85 dollars and up per treatment area.
