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?
BEACHY LEGS
Georgios Tzenichristos
Is radiofrequency / RF microneedling treatment ...

High-power, deep-acting radio frequency treatment is now indisputable technology for cellulite and skin tightening, especially body skin tightening. But should it be painful to be effective? Absolutely not. Properly applied radio frequency should be a painless procedure and should never require the use of anaesthetic (numbing) cream. Never…

Is radiofrequency / RF microneedling treatment painful?
THE CELLULITE SCHOOL | LONDON
Georgios Tzenichristos
Learn how low frequency RF works for cellulite ...

After more than two decades of working with skin tightening and cellulite removal and after assessing all the relevant technologies I can state that properly applied deep-acting, high-power radiofrequency is the most effective SAFE skin tightening technology (there are other skin tightening technologies but they are either ineffective and/or unsafe). Deep, strong radiofrequency is also the jointly most effective SAFE cellulite reduction technology (again, there are other skin tightening technologies but they are either ineffective and/or unsafe). Now there are different types of radiofrequency that can be used for skin tightening and cellulite reduction, according to frequency…

Learn how low frequency RF works for cellulite and skin tightening

I have lost 25kg and now my skin is loose, can you help?

I have lost 25kg and now my skin is loose, can you help?

“I have lost 25kg over the last two years and now skin on my thighs, bum, arms and stomach is loose (but not droopy). What is the best non-surgical treatment for me?” We get these messages very often, especially in the last couple of years due to Ozempic/Wegovy and Mounjaro. Of course, such weight loss does not exclusively occur due to those GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs - some people still utilise willpower to lose weight - but more and more people lose 20, 30 or more kilograms (~50, 60 or more pounds)…

Is cellulite normal?

Is cellulite normal?

This is a continuation of our two articles about the nature of cellulite: “What is cellulite” and “Pre-cellulite”. On this article we will look into whether “Cellulite is absolutely normal”, “Cellulite is beautiful”, “Cellulite is a made-up condition and it doesn’t exist” and whether you should “Love your cellulite”, as some people say…

Learn what are the optimal skin temperatures for radiofrequency treatment

Learn what are the optimal skin temperatures for radiofrequency treatment

Radiofrequency is based on deep heating different skin tissue layers, depending on the therapeutic outcome sought. As we cannot measure temperature inside our clients skin, we assess the intensity of RF treatment by measuring skin surface temperature. Depending on the machine used, settings applied, individual skin anatomy and even the treatment skin product utilised, a superficial temperature of e.g. 38°C can denote anything between 34°C to 42°C in different tissues…

Western diet and lifestyle, civilisation diseases and cellulite

Western diet and lifestyle, civilisation diseases and cellulite

A 2019 paper published in the journal ‘Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy’, examined the profound impact of Western diets and lifestyles on the global epidemic of obesity, and chronic non-infectious degenerative conditions, collectively termed "civilisation diseases" - to which we might include the aesthetic condition of cellulite, as the exact same causes of civilisation diseases also result in cellulite development. These conditions/diseases include type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), cardiovascular diseases (CVD), cancer, autoimmune disorders, Alzheimer’s disease, and others. The paper argues that these conditions (to which we include cellulite), are rare or absent…

Advanced cellulite treatments after endermologie / LPG

Advanced cellulite treatments after endermologie / LPG

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

What is best for cellulite: cardio or weights?

What is best for cellulite: cardio or weights?

Weight training is better than cardio for fat loss, right? Wrong. In the past few years people started to believe that resistance exercise is better than cardiovascular exercise for almost everything and especially for weight loss and cellulite reduction. The rationale is that with weight training you build muscle and that that muscle has higher metabolic needs, leading to more calorie burning, “even in your sleep”. However, this effect is exaggerated and the notion that weights contribute so much to metabolism increase could not be further from the truth. Cardiovascular exercise, especially high intensity “cardio”, like HIIT, interval running, spinning etc, burns way more calories than weight training. At the same time CV exercise also leads to long-term calorie burning - not via increased muscle mass, as with weight training - but via increased overall body metabolism and thermogenesis…

What is the primary cause of cellulite

What is the primary cause of cellulite

Cellulite has multiple causes, both genetic, hormonal and lifestyle-related so for each person there can be a different cause. Also, in all health and aesthetic conditions, usually 3-4 factors coincide to bring them about. So for most people there are 3-4 causes coinciding. However, today in the Western world we can safely say that sugar, in all it guises is the number one cause of cellulite today: white sugar, brown sugar, high fructose corn syrup, sucrose, glucose/dextrose, maltose, honey…

Why do still I need to follow a healthy diet and exercise if I have cellulite treatments at LipoTherapeia?

Why do still I need to follow a healthy diet and exercise if I have cellulite treatments at LipoTherapeia?

There is no point reducing cellulite with an expensive treatment (good, effective cellulite treatments do not come cheap) only to create new cellulite by eating unhealthy / fattening foods at the same time. The fact is that no cellulite treatment in the world can counteract the effects of a diet rich in sugar, fried food and excess calories in general, either if one follows that diet during their course of cellulite treatments or after. Every time one follows such a diet new cellulite is being created: new fat accumulates…

Does LED treatment help with vitamin D synthesis in the skin?

Does LED treatment help with vitamin D synthesis in the skin?

Unfortunately, not at all. Vitamin D3 (aka cholecalciferol or simply Vitamin D) is synthesised after UV-B ultraviolet radiation (295-315nm) skin exposure. LED light therapy treatments do not involved any UV light emission (<400nm wavelength). Most LED treatments involve red (~625-750nm) or near infrared (~750-2500nm) light. Some LED treatments also involve blue light, which is at about 400-500nm…

Sushi is a healthy food and good for cellulite, right?

Sushi is a healthy food and good for cellulite, right?

Sushi is generally considered a healthy food, but is it? Sushi is made up of sticky white rice, fish, vegetable and added sauces, at varying proportions, depending on the type of sushi. As an example, a california roll will contain 3% protein, 18.5% high-glycaemic load carbs (rice), 1% fat and 1% fibre. Hardly healthy. A prawn tempura roll contains 4% protein, 28% high-glycaemic load carbs, 6% fried fat…

What is fartlek training and how can it beat cellulite

What is fartlek training and how can it beat cellulite

Fartlek training involves the random change of pace while running - anything from sprinting to walking, with random and continuous change of speed every few seconds during your routine. The little known, outside the running world, fartlek training method originated 80 years ago and is a more fun version of interval running - and way better than HIIT (high intensity interval training)…

Does multipolar radiofrequency act deep enough to be effective for cellulite reduction?

Does multipolar radiofrequency act deep enough to be effective for cellulite reduction?

Multipolar radiofrequency goes deeper than bipolar, so it must be good for cellulite, right? No and no. It doesn’t go deeper than anything and it is not an effective cellulite treatment. Multipolar RF, i.e. tripolar, tetrapolar, hexapolar or octipolar RF, is a type of bipolar radiofrequency and, contrary to marketing nonsense, it does not reach deeper than bipolar RF. Yes, multipolar RF is still a bipolar type of radiofrequency. In nature there are only two types or electricity: plus and minus. With so called multipolar RF, the (+) and (-) poles alternate between 3 or more electrodes. So multipolar RF is still bipolar RF, just with the poles alternating, with no extra benefits incurred for cellulite reduction…

Advanced cellulite treatments for front thighs and knees

Advanced cellulite treatments for front thighs and knees

Cellulite reduction on the front thighs and knees at the LipoTherapeia clinic (London, W1) with three advanced technologies. Two decades of experience, honest advice, personalised treatment, caring service. Book now.

Inflammaging (chronic, low grade inflammation) and cellulite

Inflammaging (chronic, low grade inflammation) and cellulite

Inflammaging (ageing due to inflammation / inflammation due to ageing) is defined as an age-related increase in the levels of pro-inflammatory markers in blood and tissues. Inflammaging is a fancy recent name for an older term, "chronic, low grade inflammation", which has been used for more than two decades and it refers to both whole body ageing and skin ageing. Mild chronic inflammation is generally considered to be a biomarker of accelerated biological ageing, which can result in both health and aesthetic conditions, including skin ageing and cellulite…

How to improve skin tightness and elasticity naturally

How to improve skin tightness and elasticity naturally

In a previous article we discussed what is the difference between skin firmness/tightness and skin elasticity and what gives skin those qualities. Here we offer the most important tips on how to boost elasticity and firmness.

Looking for an amazing "body transformation" with 1-4 miracle sessions? Good luck with that, you will need it...

Looking for an amazing "body transformation" with 1-4 miracle sessions? Good luck with that, you will need it...

There is a lot of misinformation on cellulite, skin tightening and non-surgical butt lifting, due to a mix of urban myth and lots of marketing hype. And there are many things that you should not waste time doing when it comes to cellulite removal, bum lifting or skin tightening. In fact it is not a coincidence that we devote as many articles on what works for cellulite and skin tightening, as we do on what doesn’t on our “How to get rid of cellulite” guide. But for goodness’ sake, the one thing you should definitely NOT do is believe those impossible types on instagram and tiktok who promise you an “amazing body transformation” (be it cellulite elimination / non-surgical butt lifting / instant skin tightening) in one to four monthly sessions, sometimes at £750-£3,000 per treatment of a small body area…

Want to prevent cellulite? Fall in love with vegetables and herbs

Want to prevent cellulite? Fall in love with vegetables and herbs

This is one of the most common questions we are asked: “What are the best foods to fights cellulite?”. To which the instant answer is: “Above all else, have as many low calorie, high fibre, high polyphenol/carotenoid foods as you can”. But why is that? Low in calories: no need to discuss this more, it’s pretty obvious. High in fibre: because they fill you up without calories and prevent you from consuming too much fat/carbs; and because they help balance your gut microbiota (i.e. boost the good bacteria in your gut), which has an anti-inflammatory effect and can indirectly prevent water retention. High in polyphenol/carotenoids (what some people would identify as “antioxidants”): because most carotenoids and polyphenols have a multi-prong anti-cellulite effect…

Dairy milk, lactose intolerance and cellulite

Dairy milk, lactose intolerance and cellulite

Cellulite is a common skin condition that affects the hypodermis, the deeper layer of skin where fat cells reside. It manifests as a dimpled, uneven texture, often likened to orange peel, and is influenced by a variety of interconnected factors. While genetics, hormones, diet, and lifestyle play significant roles in its development, other conditions, such as lactose intolerance, might also have a subtle impact. Lactose intolerance occurs when the body lacks sufficient lactase, an enzyme needed to digest lactose, the sugar in milk and dairy products. This leads to digestive symptoms like bloating, gas, and diarrhoea when dairy is consumed. Although lactose intolerance is not a primary driver of cellulite, it can…

Red light therapy: miracle cure or overhyped trend?

Red light therapy: miracle cure or overhyped trend?

A Stanford Medicine Scope article, published on February 24, 2025, dives into the growing phenomenon of red light therapy, also known as photobiomodulation, which has captured attention in both medical clinics and home settings for its potential to improve skin, promote hair growth, and address various health issues. This therapy employs low-level red light wavelengths to penetrate the skin, aiming to stimulate cellular processes. Specifically, it targets fibroblasts - cells responsible for producing collagen - thus supporting skin rejuvenation and hair regrowth…

How radiofrequency works to reduce cellulite and tighten skin

How radiofrequency works to reduce cellulite and tighten skin

Radiofrequency is a technology aiming to provide deep heat INSIDE the skin, as opposed to a hot shower, a hot pack or an infrared-emitting device that provides superficial heat ON the skin.

RF is used to stimulate processes in the dermis and hypodermis (second and third layers of the skin, respectively, while at the same time not overheating the epidermis (as is the case with a hot shower, a hot pack or an infrared lamp.)

 

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

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Trademarks: Meso-CRF®, LipoTherapeia®, and Celluence® are registered trademarks in the UK & EU and belong to LipoTherapeia Ltd. All rights to the usage of those trademarks and copyrights are strictly reserved and are only allowed with prior written approval. The term LipoTherapeia® Plus is used by us to refer to our skin tightening / cellulite / anti-ageing treatments based on ultrasound, radiofrequency and phototherapy.

Disclaimers

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 14+ 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 24-year experience and study in our field of specialisation, but it cannot be guaranteed 100% accurate or impartial.

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