BEACHY LEGS
Georgios Tzenichristos
Booking a cellulite treatment last minute just ...

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…

Booking a cellulite treatment last minute just before holidays: does it make sense?
BEACHY LEGS
Georgios Tzenichristos
Stimulative vs destructive treatments for skin ...

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…

Stimulative vs destructive treatments for skin tightening: safety and effectiveness
THE CELLULITE SCHOOL | LONDON
Georgios Tzenichristos
Learn how to use Ultrasound Saturation Point ...

Deep-acting, high-power radiofrequency and deep-acting, high-power ultrasound cavitation are the two most effective SAFE technologies for cellulite reduction and skin tightening (far more effective and safe than e.g. RF microneedling or HIFU). Depth of treatment depends on the type of ultrasound or RF equipment you use, the settings you apply and even the contact medium you apply on the skin. Power depends on the equipment you use and the settings you apply…

Learn how to use Ultrasound Saturation Point (USP) for safe and effective cavitation treatment
BEACHY LEGS
Georgios Tzenichristos
Exercising your skin with radiofrequency ...

Deep-acting, high-power radiofrequency provided under at intensity just under the pain threshold is the most effective SAFE skin tightening and cellulite reduction treatment available today (superficial or low-power RF doesn’t work). Radiofrequency works by stimulating collagen contraction, collagen cell proliferation, collagen and elastin…

Exercising your skin with radiofrequency treatment
BEACHY LEGS
Georgios Tzenichristos
How does radiofrequency tighten the skin?

The main thing that radiofrequency does is to tighten skin. This happens via two mechanisms: RF stimulates existing collagen contraction; RF stimulates new collagen and elastin synthesis. In fact radiofrequency is the best way to achieve both collagen contraction and production. Any other technique is simply not effective enough, unsafe or both.

When it comes to skin tightening / toning / lifting, radiofrequency is the only game in town.

How does radiofrequency tighten the skin?

Can you overdo it with red therapy?

Can you overdo it with red therapy?

LED light therapy, also known as low level light therapy (LLLT), is rightly acknowledged as a very, very safe type of treatment, with minimal and rare adverse reactions. Indeed, treatment with LED light can only go wrong if provided in a very, very stupid way. This is usually the case when extremely high intensity, extremely long treatment times or a combination of both is utilised. Luckily, most home and even professional devices on the market are not strong enough for this to easily occur but it is still possible…

Decoding lipedema: from hidden causes to hopeful treatments

Decoding lipedema: from hidden causes to hopeful treatments

Lipedema is a chronic condition characterised by abnormal fat deposition primarily in the arms, hips, buttocks, and thighs, while sparing the hands and feet. For decades little was known about this condition but in the last two decades and especially since 2015 research into lipedema as well as awareness by doctors and patients has increased exponentially. Lipoedema, first described in 1910 by Irving Phillips Lyon as "adipose" or "lipomatosis," was formally delineated in 1940 by Edgar Allen and Edgar Alphonso Hines Jr. as a distinct syndrome involving fat legs and orthostatic edema. Symptoms include pain, bruising, edema, and subcutaneous nodules, which are resistant…

Can you do cavitation or radiofrequency while on period?

Can you do cavitation or radiofrequency while on period?

Deep-acting, high-power radiofrequency and deep-acting, high-power ultrasound cavitation are the strongest SAFE technologies for cellulite reduction.

For best results these treatments must be performed regularly (anything between twice a week to once in two weeks, no less, no more) and the “period” quite often gets in the way. So this is a very common question. At the clinic we have performed radiofrequency and cavitation treatments during the “period” time and we never, even had a problem, even with…

Can an infrared sauna blanket boost your mitochondria?

Can an infrared sauna blanket boost your mitochondria?

The mechanism of action for both red and infrared light therapy, for tissue healing, anti-ageing, skin rejuvenation, overall cell energy increase etc, is their boosting of mitochondrial function by stimulating a mitochondrial enzyme called cytochrome C oxidase. As mitochondria are the energy powerhouses of each and every one of our cells, boosting mitochondrial function improves overall cell function, leading to healing, anti-ageing and better tissue and organ health. More and more people these days learn about this effect of red light and infrared radiation* on mitochondria…

Can I bath or shower after an RF or cavitation session?

Can I bath or shower after an RF or cavitation session?

Cavitation treatments are generally very safe and have a low rate of adverse reactions that would potentially prevent you from having a bath or shower. Usually the only problem experienced after cavitation treatments is mild redness / skin sensitivity, which dissipates within a few minutes or hours. As long as skin does not look/feel irritated, then you can have a normal - but not too…

Slimming massage: does it work?

Slimming massage: does it work?

A slimming massage can mean two things. Losing “inches” by boosting circulation / lymphatic drainage and consequently reducing water retention; and losing actual fat. The former approach works, albeit temporarily. You receive a few lymphatic drainage or other type of massage and if your excess “inches” where due to water retention you lose some of the excess water and you think that you “slimmed down”. Slimming, of course, refers to fat loss and in this case no fat loss has occurred, just a temporary “water loss”…

Astaxanthin and collagen synergy for cellulite and skin elasticity

Astaxanthin and collagen synergy for cellulite and skin elasticity

It is well known that hydrolysed collagen enhances skin firmness, as it provides peptides which are ready for use by skin cells in the production of collagen. Furthermore, it is also well-known that most "antioxidants" (polyphenols and carotenoids) assist in the prevention of collagen and elastin damage and boost it's production…

The ‘flavo diet’: flavonoids, skin anti-ageing and cellulite

The ‘flavo diet’: flavonoids, skin anti-ageing and cellulite

Most women, and an increasing number of men, use anti-ageing skin products to stay young and fight the signs of ageing. In addition, an increasing number of consumers also use nutri-cosmetics, i.e. nutritional supplements that are specifically geared to protecting skin from within. In this article we examine a class of natural compounds that can boost skin health and beauty from both within and outside.

What colour LED light is good for pigmentation?

What colour LED light is good for pigmentation?

Scientific studies indicate that: Yellow light (around 585 nm), red light (630-660 nm), and near-infrared light (830-940 nm) can reduce hyperpigmentation by inhibiting melanin synthesis, potentially fading dark spots. The evidence leans toward these colours being effective, as they target the processes that produce excess melanin. Yellow light is not that well researched, in contrast to red and infrared which have been extensively researched for decades. Orange light, while not as well-studied, may share effects with red and yellow due to its wavelength proximity…

Changing room lighting and cellulite: why does cellulite look worse in different lighting and at different times?

Changing room lighting and cellulite: why does cellulite look worse in different lighting and at different times?

It is quite common to hear at the clinic stating that “I saw my legs in the changing room and I got shocked by the amount of cellulite”. Quite often we are not aware of aesthetic issues unless we see them under - literally - a different light (by the way the same also applies to health conditions, where we postpone taking care of them until the last minute). With facial ageing we have the elevator lighting, which is most cases is directional from top and quite often fluorescent, which is the most unflattering lighting possible…

Do soda drinks cause cellulite? Carbonation, caffeine, sugar, sweeteners and BPA lining in fizzy drink cans, analysed.

Do soda drinks cause cellulite? Carbonation, caffeine, sugar, sweeteners and BPA lining in fizzy drink cans, analysed.

Fizzy drinks have been implicated as one of the main causes of cellulite. However, not all fizzy drinks are the same. Different fizzy drink ingredients have a different effect on cellulite: some are detrimental to the health and appearance of your thighs and butt, whilst a small minority are absolutely harmless, all depending on their ingredients found in them.

Hyaluronic acid: anti-aging, cellulite, weight gain, weight loss, water retention and more...

Hyaluronic acid: anti-aging, cellulite, weight gain, weight loss, water retention and more...

Everyone is talking about hyaluronic acid. I have been researching and formulating skin products with hyaluronic acid (HA) since 2003 and I have seen HA starting to gain wider popularity from 2010 onwards. In the last five years hyaluronic acid has become the most well-known cosmetic active ingredient. But what is hyaluronic acid, what does it do, how does it work and what is really the best type of hyaluronic acid?

Hyaluronic acid, cellulite, anti-aging and your thighs: 19 things you need to know

Hyaluronic acid, cellulite, anti-aging and your thighs: 19 things you need to know

Hyaluronic acid is everywhere these days, but how much do we know about it? Hyaluronic acid (aka hyaluronan or hyaluronate) is now found in most facial skincare products and injectables. It is probably the most widely used anti-ageing molecule in beauty and cosmetics. But most people know nothing about hyaluronic acid, other than that it is hydrating or that it "fills up" their wrinkles when injected…

Does fat come back after radiofrequency, cavitation or even liposuction?

Does fat come back after radiofrequency, cavitation or even liposuction?

Let’s make it crystal clear: fat can “come back” after any treatment of any kind, even liposuction (and of course, as you know, fat can come back after dieting). This is because, if you overeat, drink too much alcohol, do not exercise or take specific medication (such as corticosteroids, estrogens or progestogens), your body can create new fat cells out of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), which are found in all body tissues; existing fat cells can increase more than 3,000 their original size…

Lipedema symptom relief with ultrasound massage and infrared light therapy

Lipedema symptom relief with ultrasound massage and infrared light therapy

Lipedema is a genetic condition which mainly affects women and where the adipose tissue of the legs and arms gradually expands uncontrollably after puberty. Healthy diet and exercise do help slow down its progression but they are not sufficient to stop the development of lipedema completely or to reverse it. The only real solution to lipedema reduction is specialist liposuction. It seems that Austria and Germany are the best places to have lipedema surgery, as many surgeons specialise in it in those countries. Unfortunately treatments that do help with other fat reduction, especially cellulite fat reduction, do not sufficiently help with lipedema fat reduction. For this reason we do not use our deep-acting, high-power...

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…

 

About LipoTherapeia® Plus

The LipoTherapeia® Plus treatment, a combination of deep-acting, high-power radiofrequency, deep acting, high-power ultrasound cavitation and high-power LED phototherapy, is the strongest SAFE skin tightening, natural anti-ageing and cellulite treatment in London, ideal for both body and face.

The treatment is provided with advanced protocols based on the Physics of radiofrequency, ultrasound and phototherapy and on the Anatomy and physiology of cellulite and skin laxity.

The LipoTherapeia® Plus treatments are exclusively provided at our practice in Central London

10 Portman Square, London W1H 6AZ

 
 

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This website is human-written 100%. We do not use Chat-GPT or any other AI tool for our pages and articles to bombard you with low quality, copy-paste spam articles and inaccurate information.

Chat-GPT and similar tools copy the web to regurgitate meaningless lowest common denominator platitudes, i.e. generally accepted myths that often have nothing to do with reality. Plus plenty of inaccuracies, misinformation and a healthy added dose of literally made up stuff - what AI experts call ‘AI hallucinations’.

No AI tool has the depth of experience accumulated over tens of thousands of sessions with real human beings (in fact, AI tools have zero experience, obviously). Neither can an AI tool discriminate what is reality and what is made up BS on the web.

Of course, the aesthetics industry is already full of myths, inaccuracies, platitudes and hallucinations anyway, so the advent of AI does not make much of a difference. The beauty industry has always been full of BS (sorry, that’s the correct word), AI or no AI.

So 25+ years on, we still keep it real, regardless of AI.

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Efficacy: As with any medical / aesthetic treatment or skin product, results vary from person to person depending on lifestyle, genetics and state of health (how each individual body responds to treatment), so specific results can never be guaranteed. BTW, there is NO long-term cellulite removal or skin tightening/lifting with one, two or even three sessions and there is neither 100% nor permanent cellulite removal or skin tightening/lifting, with ANY technique, including ours, so we never make such misleading claims.

Safety: Our treatments have proven 99%+ safe over the last 15+ years (with minor/temporary irritation occurring in the other 1%- of treatments). However, as with any medical/aesthetic treatment or skin product, sensitivity varies from person to person, and from time to time even on the same person, depending on lifestyle, genetics and state of health (how each individual body responds to a treatment at a specific time), so we cannot guarantee 100% safety.

Accuracy: The information presented on this website is based on our interpretation of peer-reviewed research and/or our extensive 25-year experience and study in our field of specialisation, but it cannot be guaranteed 100% accurate or impartial.

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