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health & beauty | dermatology<br />
By Jennifer Wilson, MSN, ARNP, NP-C<br />
Let’s Be Real<br />
About Cellulite<br />
Hiding those frustrating dimples can be exhausting for women<br />
especially in the summer months. Cellulite occurs in 80 to 90<br />
percent of women of all ages and body shapes.<br />
Diet and exercise have been shown to improve the appearance of cellulite but<br />
cannot cure it. There is also a genetic component to these pesky fibrous bands<br />
that women just simply cannot escape. Rather than doing squats at the gym all<br />
day, there are now better options for improving the appearance of cellulite.<br />
Cellulite is the herniation, or protrusion of fat through fibrous connective tissue that<br />
appears as skin dimpling. Typically it is found on the abdomen, legs, and buttocks, and is<br />
most common in women. Some of the main causes of cellulite have been found to include<br />
weight gain or loss, lack of muscle tone, poor circulation, hormonal changes and genetics.<br />
Eating a plant heavy diet and drinking plenty of water may help to keep excess weight off but<br />
also helps with the fibrous bands being supple and supported. Firming and toning muscles<br />
with weight bearing exercises underneath the areas of cellulite have also been shown to be<br />
effective in reducing cellulite.<br />
Due to the unmet need of effective help for cellulite, body contouring devices are becoming<br />
increasingly popular among modern aesthetic practices. ZWave by Zimmer<br />
Aesthetics is a handheld German device using electro-magnetically generated Radial<br />
Pulse Technology. The high energy acoustic waves have been shown to improve<br />
blood circulation and impact the collagen structure and skin connective tissue.<br />
ZWave simulates collagen formation and the treated skin becomes more firm and<br />
improves elasticity with a few treatments. The device is able to break down cellulite<br />
fibrous connective bands leading to collapse of gas bubbles within the fat<br />
structure (cavitation) and thereby improves the appearance of fat.<br />
ZWave can be a standalone application or in combination with other treatments.<br />
It has been shown to be successful in treating the appearance of cellulite grades<br />
1-3 (mild to moderate dimpling). Clear changes are visible after 2 to 3 sessions with<br />
best results occurring after 6 to 10 sessions. Treatments are spaced out every 2 to 3<br />
days and take about 10 minutes per leg. The procedure is non-invasive with no down<br />
time. It’s a pain-free application, affordable, and produces impressive results.<br />
ZWave is now being utilized for combination treatments with other fat destroying devices<br />
and liposuction to help increase the lymphatic drainage and circulation post operatively.<br />
Becoming increasingly popular is its ability to help with sports injuries and muscle<br />
tension with its acoustic vibratory ability that can be tailored to fit the needs of each patient.<br />
Aesthetic treatments can be coupled with this device to increase patient satisfaction with<br />
results. It can be used a few days after Kybella, an injectable used for fat dissolving, to help<br />
reduce post procedure swelling to the treated area and decrease the risk of possible nodule formation.<br />
It can be utilized after injecting filler into parts of the body to improve overall smoothness<br />
and even dispersion of the product<br />
Dr. Thomas C. Balshi<br />
4665 W. <strong>Atlantic</strong> <strong>Ave</strong>.<br />
Delray Beach, FL 33445<br />
561-272-6000<br />
southflderm.com<br />
www.balshimd.com<br />
48 | <strong>August</strong> <strong>2018</strong> | www.<strong>Atlantic</strong><strong>Ave</strong><strong>Magazine</strong>.com
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