Cellulite is more common in overweight girls. But there are cases when the orange peel on the hips can be seen in thin girls. According to statistics, almost 90% of women suffer from this defect. Cellulite injections will quickly get rid of tuberosity.
What is cellulite?
Fat cells begin to increase if the products of their vital activity cease to be excreted from the body. They accumulate fat, toxins, liquid and other waste. Gradually they increase to such a size that they begin to bulge out from under the skin. This is the notorious cellulite.
Doctors distinguish four of its stages:
- The first is invisible. The skin visually seems smooth.
- The second stage is also still visually invisible, but with pressure on the skin there are already traces. Fabrics lose elasticity. Swollen cells begin to compress the lymphatic and blood vessels, preventing the outflow of fluid. Oxygen does not reach the cells in sufficient quantities, fat deposits are condensed.
- In the third stage, with the naked eye you can see the orange peel.
- In the fourth stage, cellulite zones can have a bluish tint and lower body temperature. Pain during palpation of nodules is possible. All pathological changes that were observed in the third and second stages begin to progress.
The term "cellulite" has been known since the beginning of the 19th century. Until 1973, it was considered normal, and not a pathological phenomenon. A fierce battle with him began the owner of the beauty salon Nicole Ronsard, who wanted to attract new customers.
The phenomenon of the appearance of cellulite is still poorly understood. It is believed that its development provokes a combination of several factors:
- hormonal imbalance;
- heredity;
- endocrine disorders, in particular thyroid disease;
- ethnic characteristics;
- chronic fatigue;
- malnutrition;
- protein metabolism disorders;
- sedentary lifestyle;
- chronic stress.
How cellulite injections work
The cause of cellulite is not on the surface, but inside the skin. Therefore, to deal with it with the help of massages, ointments and creams is not always effective. Recently, the most effective way are injections from cellulite.
Specially selected substances are injected directly into the subcutaneous fat in the place where there are hated tubercles. The basis of such drugs are substances that can dissolve body fat - lipolytics. Cellulite injections contain other components that improve blood and lymph circulation. This allows decomposition products to leave the body as soon as possible. In addition, preparations may contain substances that increase skin elasticity.
Lipolitics are divided into two types:
- Homeopathic. The composition of such preparations includes only natural substances, for example extracts from medicinal plants. They stimulate the strengthening of metabolic processes. Most suitable for the fight against cellulite of the first and second stages. And also for prevention.
- Allopathic injections. The composition includes synthetic medicinal substances and vitamins. These drugs destroy fat, improve lymph flow and blood flow. In addition, they improve metabolic processes and saturate the skin with vitamins. These products are suitable for treating skin with pronounced cellulite.
Many cosmetologists prefer to independently choose the composition of cocktails for injection. This allows you to take into account the problem of a particular person. Most often, they are added to cellulite injections:
- collagen;
- caffeine;
- carnitine;
- antioxidants;
- hyaluronic acid.
How is the procedure
The procedure takes place in several stages. First, the beautician determines the severity of the problem. Then he selects the necessary drug and determines the number of procedures.
It is impossible to enter the drug into all problem areas in one session. The permissible amount of medication is 10 ml. Therefore, in the first session, the most problematic places are processed.
Before making injections from cellulite, a cosmetologist treats the injection site with an antiseptic. Then anesthetizing cream is applied for several minutes. After that, the drug is injected into the skin to a depth of not more than 14 mm. Chipping all areas, again treats the skin with an antiseptic.
The procedure usually lasts from 40 minutes to one hour. This largely depends on what area needs to be treated. The minimum number of procedures is eight. The interval between sessions can be two weeks.
After the procedure, tissue swelling, itching and burning at the injection site often develops. In some cases, dizziness is possible. Symptoms can occur from a few hours to two weeks.
In order for the side effects to go away as soon as possible, it is recommended not to wet the treatment area for three days. Refuse to visit the pool, solarium, bathhouse and gym. Do not treat the injection site with anti-cellulite products and do not massage this area.
Ozone therapy
Ozone is used to combat cellulite. This is a fairly aggressive substance, therefore, in its pure form it is not used. A mixture consisting of 5% ozone and 95% oxygen is used.
Cellulite injections with ozone are given with a single injection. Sometimes special nozzles are used, on which five or more needles are located. With their help, a mixture of ozone with oxygen is introduced into the deeper layers of the skin. The drug destroys the membranes of fat cells. Ozone is able to stimulate tissues, having the following effect on them:
- Increases elasticity.
- Eliminates stretch marks.
- Reduces volume and swelling.
Ozone is introduced only in certain areas, according to a special scheme. The drug should be in contact exclusively with body fat. Only a specialist can carry out the procedure, since the ingress of a substance into large vessels will lead to the formation of blood clots.
Indications for ozone therapy are:
- All stages of cellulite.
- Fuzzy body contours.
- Swelling.
The procedure has contraindications. It is forbidden to carry out if the patient has such pathologies:
- Cardiovascular.
- Pregnancy and lactation.
- Disorders of the nervous system.
- Psychological illnesses.
- Pathology of the liver and pancreas.
Mesotherapy
Mesotherapy, like the procedure described above, involves the introduction of active substances into the affected area. But in this case, less aggressive substances are used than ozone. The composition of the preparations includes ascorbic acid, silicon, gingko biloba extract, L-carnitine, lidocaine, collagen and hyaluronic acid.
One of the main components of anti-cellulite injections is caffeine. It has powerful fat-burning properties, stimulates blood flow and has a drainage effect. Therefore, injections of caffeine from cellulite are the most common option for mesotherapy.
Women who do not have a tendency to hypertension can be injected with about 5 ml of caffeine in one procedure. To obtain a mesococktail, it is mixed with procaine, organic silicon and L-carnitine. The finished product is injected into the subcutaneous fat to a depth of 10 mm.
Caffeine is also one of the most effective ready-made drugs - Mesoline. Cellulite injections also contain:
- artichoke;
- organic silicon;
- L-carnitine;
- Centella asiatica;
- the needle is prickly.
The drug stimulates lipolysis, reduces puffiness, activates detoxification and drainage, reduces tuberosity and makes the skin more elastic. Other drugs have similar qualities. The cosmetologist should choose the most suitable cocktail for the patient. The most effective drugs are:
- "Phosphatidylcholine." It is able to remove from the course from 4 to 10 cm of adipose tissue. Used for the hips, abdomen, cheeks, chin, neck.
- MPX is a lipolytic complex. The drug is a mixture of carnitine, lidocaine, dandelion extract, deoxycholate and benzapirene. The mixture destroys the membranes of fat cells and prevents the formation of edema after an injection. Thanks to lidocaine in the composition, the injections are painless.
- Sodium deoxycholate. Breaks down fats to an emulsion state. It is applied on the thighs and abdomen. And also on the face.
- Aminomix. As part of L-carnitine. Effectively eliminates cellulite on the hips and reduces fat deposits on the stomach.
- Dermaheal LL. This lipolytic cocktail contains insulin-like growth factor, L-carnitine, hyaluronic acid, amino acids, vitamins and phosphatidylcholine. In addition to effectively combating cellulite, the drug has a lifting effect, significantly tightening the skin.
Mesodissolution
Mesodissolution is an injection of cellulite, consisting only of lipolytics and water for injection. Such preparations do not contain other components. This feature allows you to have a more pronounced effect. Therefore, mesodissolution is suitable for combating advanced cellulite.
The drug is injected to a depth of 14 mm. To obtain a noticeable result, it may take from 7 to 15 procedures. The interval between sessions should be at least 10 days.
Abdominal volume reduction
Often fat is deposited in the abdomen. Getting rid of wrinkles at the waist can be difficult. Exercise and diet may not have the desired effect. Therefore, cosmetologists recommend using injections of lipolytics in the stomach.
The waist area often brings a woman no less grief than her hips. Fat deposits on the abdomen may increase after childbirth and taking certain hormonal drugs. Lipolytic injections into the stomach will eliminate the sides, sagging and stretch marks. The amount of subcutaneous fat is significantly reduced. You can forget about a sagging stomach.
Injections at home
The mesotherapy procedure can be carried out at home. In terms of effectiveness, it will be inferior to professional treatment in the clinic. But systematic skin care will significantly improve the condition of the skin. In any case, the effect of independent mesotherapy will be several times higher than the use of conventional anti-cellulite agents.
For injections from cellulite at home, you will need to purchase a special roller with needles. It is called a mesoscooter. The average cost of this device is $ 50. And you will also need to purchase in a pharmacy a ampoule of caffeine sodium benzoate or any anti-cellulite serum.
Treat the problem area before the procedure with an antiseptic. Apply the selected drug and several times hold the mesoscooter along the problem area. It will take at least 15 procedures with an interval of three days.
Reviews about the procedure
Reviews about lipolytics are quite controversial. Many clients of salons are delighted with the result, despite some side effects. Most often, hematomas and swelling were observed in girls at the injection sites. But after a few days, the skin returned to normal. In some cases, it was possible to get a really excellent result: the volume of the hips decreased by 9 cm, and the waist - by 6 cm.
Among the many positive reviews can be found negative. Most of the complaints are painful procedures, despite the use of anesthetic. As well as the development of hematomas and seals. In some cases, a strong burning sensation continued for several days after the session. But many patients, despite the entire course taken, were not able to achieve the desired effect.