Radiofrequency vs high frequency wand: what are the differences?

Radiofrequency vs high frequency wand: what are the differences?

Some people confuse radio frequency with ‘high frequency wand’ used for facials Due to the the word “frequency” in both names, some people confuse high frequency wand treatment with radiofrequency. However, the two could not be any more different.

Advanced cellulite treatments after lipedema surgery

Advanced cellulite treatments after lipedema surgery

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

Does birth control cause cellulite or make your butt bigger?

Does birth control cause cellulite or make your butt bigger?

Estrogen is the most important cause of cellulite. In fact it is the basis of cellulite. Without estrogen you may get weight gain and/or skin looseness, but you won’t cellulite - and that’s why men* don’t get cellulite. Yes, in addition to estrogen you do need to consume excess calories / eat unhealthily etc, but you need estrogen to turn those excess calories into…

Advanced cellulite treatments for men

Advanced cellulite treatments for men

Cellulite reduction for men at the LipoTherapeia clinic (London, W1) with three advanced technologies. Two decades of experience, honest advice, personalised treatment, caring service. Book now!

Can you overdo it with radiofrequency? Can you do RF every day?

Can you overdo it with radiofrequency? Can you do RF every day?

Too much radiofrequency treatment can refer to three things: too strong treatment; treatment taken too often; too many sessions. High intensity, deep-acting radiofrequency is the strongest SAFE skin tightening and cellulite removal treatment available today, and aims to naturally stimulate collagen synthesis, collagen contraction, lipolysis and circulation with intensive - but never excessive - deep heat. With such radiofrequency all you feel during treatment is deep heat in your hypodermis and dermis, i.e. the deeper skin layers…

Bipolar RF vs monopolar RF for skin tightening and cellulite: what is best?

Bipolar RF vs monopolar RF for skin tightening and cellulite: what is best?

A very common question we are asked at the clinic is what is the difference between unipolar, monopolar, bipolar and multipolar (i.e. tripolar, tetrapolar, octipolar) radio frequency? Which one is best for skin tightening and cellulite? On this article we examine the merits of bipolar vs monopolar RF and…

How to get rid of cellulite: 111 expert tips [2025 Edition]

How to get rid of cellulite: 111 expert tips [2025 Edition]

The ultimate cellulite removal guide | 2025 Edition

This is our extensive how-to guide for firmer, smoother, slimmer legs, brought to you by LipoTherapeia, London’s only aesthetic practice dedicated only to cellulite reduction and skin tightening. This 111-tip list and linked articles are the outcome of 24+ years of theoretical research and practical experience in cellulite and skin tightening, with literally thousands of people and 23,000+ treatments. Honest, no-nonsense, science-based and actionable information, tried and tested again and again over more than two decades.

Kim Kardashian's cellulite and Skims

Kim Kardashian's cellulite and Skims

After years of denial Kim Kardashian came to accept her cellulite and, with her latest Skims range, to both cover it and make money from it. But is extreme compression a good idea? And what can Kim do to actually improve the health of her legs and the appearance of her cellulite? Here we give the skinny on Skims, Kim’s cellulite and actually improving skin health on the thighs and reducing cellulite - not just hiding it…

The key to non-surgical breast lifting & firming is treating the décolletage area with radiofrequency

The key to non-surgical breast lifting & firming is treating the décolletage area with radiofrequency

Breast firmness and perkiness depends mainly on two things: breast skin and Cooper’s ligaments. Together these two connective tissues help to maintain the shape and structural integrity of your breasts. Skin supports and keeps breast lifted from the outside, while Cooper’s ligaments (also known as the suspensory ligaments of Cooper or the fibrocollagenous septa of the breast) keep breast lifted from the inside. Younger breasts also have a higher proportion of breast tissue, as opposed to fat, and that also helps add to breast firmness by maintaining ‘turgidity’…

Best oil for cellulite?

Best oil for cellulite?

Internally the best oils for cellulite are the omega-3s. The highly unsaturated fatty acids (HUFAs) DHA and EPA, contained in fish oil or vegan DHA / vegan EPA oil, are known for their anti-inflammatory, slimming, circulation-boosting and overall anti-ageing action. So fish oil (or its vegan equivalents) is the bestt oil for cellulite. EPA and DHA are also contained in…

Does cupping help with cellulite? Plus 74 more frequently asked questions about cellulite, answered properly.

Does cupping help with cellulite? Plus 74 more frequently asked questions about cellulite, answered properly.

Fast, expert answers to your questions about cellulite. You asked it, we answered it. What causes cellulite? What is the best cellulite removal procedure? Do compression leggings help with cellulite? Is honey good for cellulite? Can EMS help with cellulite? Does cellulite hurt to touch? These and many more questions about cellulite got straight and to-the-point answers, with no fluff or embellishments, for your benefit. Enjoy!

Can exercise tighten loose skin?

Can exercise tighten loose skin?

Exercise and everyday physical activity are essential for skin firmness, together with a healthy nutrition, rich in protein and polyphenols. Exercise and physical activity offers our fibroblasts (collagen- and elastin-producing cells) the necessary mechanical stimulation they need to keep producing collagen and elastin. Collagen gives skin firmness, while elastin offers elasticity, leading to firm, elastic, healthy, good looking skin.

Cellulite diet | How to get rid of cellulite

Cellulite diet | How to get rid of cellulite

A diet that can help prevent or improve most or all of those changes, is the ideal cellulite diet. The diet components described below - always together with exercise / physical activity - address all seven facets of cellulite. As the same things that cause cellulite are also responsible for most whole body / skin ageing and degenerative diseases of the Western world, the ideal anti-cellulite diet is also the ideal healthy / anti-ageing diet…

What is ozempic / mounjaro / wegovy butt and how to fix it

What is ozempic / mounjaro / wegovy butt and how to fix it

Wegovy and Ozempic are injected medicines that both contain the active molecule semaglutide. Ozempic is prescribed for diabetes. Wegovy, on the other hand, contains a higher amount of semaglutide and therefore is additionally prescribed for weight loss. However, Ozempic is also used for weight loss, off label. The typical weight loss achieved with Wegovy/Ozempic is about 12% of body weight in non-diabetic people. As both drugs lead to fast weight loss, the buttocks do not have enough time to contract…

Hyaluronic acid before red light therapy

Hyaluronic acid before red light therapy

A lot of LED mask companies suggest that you use a (usually very expensive) serum before having a red/infrared light therapy session with their mask. However, skin has to be as clean as possible before LED treatment, especially with an LED mask, which by definition - and for safety purposes - is of low-power. This is because the skin surface has to display the smallest reflection possible, in order to…

Red (and infrared) light therapy: all you need to know

Red (and infrared) light therapy: all you need to know

Infrared and red light therapy, often termed photobiomodulation and mostly applied via LEDs, is a non-invasive treatment that employs specific wavelengths of light to stimulate healing and address a variety of health and aesthetic conditions. This innovative therapy has surged in popularity in the last decade, celebrated for its efficacy, safety, and adaptability. In this article, we will explore the scientific foundations of red and infrared LED light therapy, clarifying its mechanisms, its multiple health benefits and the practical considerations for its application…

Acoustic wave therapy: cellulite is not a good application for it

Acoustic wave therapy: cellulite is not a good application for it

What is now euphemistically called acoustic wave therapy (AWT) goes by several other names: pressure wave therapy, extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT, the correct name and the original one coined by scientists), shockwave therapy (the shortened version of the correct name) and lipotripsy (the most ridiculous one I have seen). Before shockwaves were used for (questionable) cellulite removal, they were initially used to break down kidney and gallbladder stones, hence the medical name lithotripsy, meaning breaking down stones. From that, one crafty marketer coined the term “lipotripsy”, i.e. breaking down fat, although shockwaves do NOT physically break down fat…

What to eat before and after lipo cavitation treatment?

What to eat before and after lipo cavitation treatment?

A lot of clients ask us: “What do I need to do/not do before or after my cellulite / skin tightening treatment”: “Can I eat after cavitation?”, “Can I eat after RF treatment?, “What should I eat on cellulite treatment day?”, “What is the best food for skin tightening” etc To which the answer is: Follow a strictly healthy diet on the day you receive a cellulite treatment, to achieve maximum results; ideally, do that right before and right after treatment, in order to make the most of that specific treatment; and exercise, if possible; intensely if possible and right before or right after your treatment, if possible, for maximum results…

Ultrasonic cavitation: can it help you lose weight?

Ultrasonic cavitation: can it help you lose weight?

Absolutely not. It is impossible to lose weight with any treatment of any kind, including cavitation, radiofrequency, lasers or anything else. Why is that? Because weight loss occurs when fatty acids are oxidised (“burned”) for energy in organs and muscles…

Foods that reverse glycation: cranberry juice polyphenols, skin aging and cellulite

Foods that reverse glycation: cranberry juice polyphenols, skin aging and cellulite

Glycation is one of the main aspects and causes of cellulite and skin ageing. Glycation is caused when sugars bond with collagens (there are 28 types of collagen in the human body). The end results of sugar-collagen bonding are called advanced glycation-end products (AGEs).