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Why we now use red and infrared light therapy for all our cellulite treatments

Why we now use red and infrared light therapy for all our cellulite treatments

At our clinic, we incorporate red and infrared light therapy into all our cellulite treatments, not as a standalone solution but as a vital enhancer of our core technologies. While red and infrared light therapy alone cannot significantly reduce cellulite, it plays a crucial role in amplifying the effectiveness of deep-acting, high-power radiofrequency (RF) and deep-acting, high-power ultrasound cavitation, complemented by healthy nutrition and exercise…

Carotenoids for cellulite prevention and anti-ageing

Carotenoids for cellulite prevention and anti-ageing

Carotenoids, found in carrots, tomatoes, watermelons, seaweed (especially wakame), salmon and green leafy vegetables, among other foods, are important skin nutrients that help prevent UV damage, skin looseness and protect skin firmness and microcirculation. In this article we summarise the benefits of those nutrients and the foods that contain them.

Does lymphatic drainage massage work for cellulite?

Does lymphatic drainage massage work for cellulite?

Lymphatic massage must be the most overhyped proposed cellulite treatment, together with the pathetic dry brushing (😂) and coffee been scrubbing (😂😂), which, of course, don’t work. True, impaired microcirculation / lymphatic drainage is part of the cellulite problem, together with excessive hypodermal adipose tissue accumulation, skin laxity and connective tissue fibrosis. However, manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) massage does NOT do ANYTHING for existing fibrosis, skin laxity or fat accumulation, the other three important structural aspects of cellulite. And when it comes to circulation / lymphatic drainage it only improves it temporarily, for a few hours or days…

Glycation, skin ageing and cellulite

Glycation, skin ageing and cellulite

Glycation is the attachment of sugars to proteins and lipids, leading to what are called ‘Advanced Glycation End-products’ (AGEs in shirt). The consequent damage of those proteins/lipids, especially collagen and elastin, leads to inflammation, free radical formation / oxidative damage and fibrosis, all of which accelerate aging…

For a cellulite cream to work, you have to use it daily (sounds obvious, right?)

For a cellulite cream to work, you have to use it daily (sounds obvious, right?)

Indeed most cellulite creams do not work. Most cellulite creams are diluted junk, with little or no active anti-cellulite ingredients in them and are designed, manufactured and marketed for one reason: maximum profit. So even if you apply them religiously they do not have a chance in hell to work. Most people do not change their habits that initially led to the creation of cellulite and expect the cellulite cream to do all the work. Again, under these circumstances, even if you apply your cream religiously it will not work. And many people only use their cellulite cream from time to time. No skincare product, cellulite cream or not, will ever work if you don’t apply it…

Advanced non-surgical arm lift treatments

Advanced non-surgical arm lift treatments

Natural and effective non-surgical upper arm lift, combining skin and muscle lifting, at the LipoTherapeia clinic (London, W1) with four advanced technologies. Two decades of experience, honest advice, personalised treatment, caring service. Book now.

Should I combine weight loss with a cellulite treatment or is this not necessary?

Should I combine weight loss with a cellulite treatment or is this not necessary?

Many people think that they have to “lose all the weight first” and only then start a cellulite treatment, because this way they are ready to start treatment. However, this could not be further from the truth. The best thing is to lose any weight you may want to lose during your course of treatments - not before or after.

Hydrogenated oils, trans fatty acids, cellulite, skin ageing and skin looseness

Hydrogenated oils, trans fatty acids, cellulite, skin ageing and skin looseness

Hydrogenated fats/oils comprise one of the worst food groups you can put in your mouth. Also known as trans fatty acids or simply trans fats, hydrogenated oils are man-made fats that accumulate in cell and mitochondrial membranes in the entire body, displacing normal lipids…

Booking a cellulite treatment last minute just before holidays: does it make sense?

Booking a cellulite treatment last minute just before holidays: does it make sense?

If your cellulite treatment is a clay body wrap, lymphatic massage, mechanical massage with vacuum suction or anything similarly short-lasting, yes. Have the last session just 1-2 days before your holidays and hopefully that will last you up to one week into your holidays. However, if you are having a real cellulite / skin tightening treatment that aims for long-term results, such as deep-acting, high-power radiofrequency or high-power ultrasound cavitation, the best thing to do is finish your sessions about a month before your holidays or thereabouts…

Advanced non-surgical tummy lift treatments

Advanced non-surgical tummy lift treatments

Natural and effective non-surgical tummy lift, combining skin and muscle lifting, at the LipoTherapeia clinic (London, W1) with four advanced technologies. Two decades of experience, honest advice, personalised treatment, caring service. Book now.

Advanced ultrasound cavitation treatments in London

Advanced ultrasound cavitation treatments in London

Experience the most advanced ultrasound cavitation treatments for cellulite reduction at the LipoTherapeia clinic (London, W1). Two decades of experience, honest advice, personalised treatment, caring service. Book now.

Advanced radiofrequency treatments in London

Advanced radiofrequency treatments in London

Experience the most advanced radiofrequency treatments for skin tightening and cellulite reduction at the LipoTherapeia clinic (London, W1). Two decades of experience, honest advice, personalised treatment, caring service. Book now.

Advanced cellulite treatments after pregnancy

Advanced cellulite treatments after pregnancy

Experience cellulite reduction after pregnancy at the LipoTherapeia clinic (London, W1) with three advanced technologies. Two decades of experience, honest advice, personalised treatment, caring service. Book now.

Advanced cellulite treatments during and after weight loss

Advanced cellulite treatments during and after weight loss

Experience cellulite reduction during and after losing weight at the LipoTherapeia clinic (London, W1) with three advanced technologies. Two decades of experience, honest advice, personalised treatment, caring service. Book now.

Advanced non-surgical bum lift treatments

Advanced non-surgical bum lift treatments

Natural and effective non-surgical bum lift, combining skin and muscle lifting, at the LipoTherapeia clinic (London, W1) with four advanced technologies. Two decades of experience, honest advice, personalised treatment, caring service. Book now.

Advanced cellulite treatments after Brazilian butt lift (BBL)

Advanced cellulite treatments after Brazilian butt lift (BBL)

Cellulite reduction after Brazilian butt lift (BBL) surgery at the LipoTherapeia clinic (London, W1) with three advanced technologies. Two decades of experience, honest advice, personalised treatment, caring service. Book now!

Sleep, cortisol, skin aging and cellulite

Sleep, cortisol, skin aging and cellulite

Lack of sleep itself is an indirect cause of cellulite and a direct cause of skin aging. Lack of sleep is not as important as sugar intake, calorie intake, lack of exercise, smoking/vaping, alcohol intake etc, but because it indirectly leads us to the above behaviours, it does play a role. Lack of sleep makes us feel more tired and consequently leads to increased food intake, especially sugar-containing food, smoking/vaping, alcohol intake and stimulant intake…

Stimulative vs destructive treatments for skin tightening: safety and effectiveness

Stimulative vs destructive treatments for skin tightening: safety and effectiveness

Exercise and general movement do lead to tighter skin and, as mentioned above, they are absolutely essential to maintain tight skin. However, exercise and healthy nutrition act very slowly in reversing skin laxity and can only go so far in tightening skin in specific areas or throughout the body. So, indeed you can tighten your skin with exercise but usually not enough and not fast enough. Hence the need for a good, strong skin tightening treatment, for faster, more pronounced results than from just exercise…

Does infrared light therapy tighten skin?

Does infrared light therapy tighten skin?

Infrared light penetrates more than red light and can better reach the dermis where fibroblasts (collagen and elastin producing cells) and collagen structures are found. High-power LED phototherapy in the near infrared wavelength boosts mitochondrial function via the stimulation of cytochrome C oxidase enzyme. Improved mitochondrial function means better fibroblast function and increased collagen and elastin synthesis, meaning firmer skin. No other procedure is known to have this effect on mitochondrial function - only red light at around 630nm and infrared light at around 830nm. However, this effect is subtle and appears gradually and slowly, so infrared…

Water retention and oedematous cellulite in the heat of the summer

Water retention and oedematous cellulite in the heat of the summer

The single more important reason for cellulite looking worse in the summer is water retention. Water retention, one of the seven aspects of cellulite, can become worse in the heat of the summer due to vasodilation. In turn, water retention makes the cellulite “bumps” to become enlarged and thighs and buttocks, in general, to become puffy. Water retention can also lead to increased low grade inflammation, another one of the seven aspects of cellulite (the other five being fat accumulation, skin laxity, fibrosis, oxidative damage and glycation)….