According to recent tabloid photos, what do J-Lo, Sharon Stone, Goldie Hawn and Jerry Hall all have in common? Cellulite. Almost all women have cellulite.  The culprits are weight gain, genetic predisposition and inevitable hormone changes throughout life. These factors cause the fat cells in the subcutaneous layer—the layer just under the skin—to increase as much as 300 times their original size and stick together inside the pockets in which they are enclosed. The pockets are stretched upward while the fibers in between the pockets are strained; circulation is inhibited, and toxins and water are trapped.  The result is dreaded cellulite. Unfortunately, cellulite doesn’t respond well to weight loss, exercise, creams, or even surgical liposuction.  The ONLY FDA-APPROVED method to reduce cellulite is that of Endermologie®. The Cellulite Endermologie Center in Manhattan devotes its full focus to eradicating this pesky problem.

Endermologie has been phenomenally successful in the treatment of cellulite, as evidenced by the fact that, in 1996, Endermologie machines in the U.S. numbered 120. Today they number 800. Endermologie® is the nonsurgical method to reduce cellulite fatty tissue and combat those bulging fat deposits that cause cellulite with this noninvasive method that improves skin tone and increases circulation.  In fact, Endermologie® increases circulation 200% that of manual massage, which is the most popular of all spa treatments. Clinically, the effectiveness of Endermologie® lies in its action upon cutaneous and subcutaneous structures such as connective and fatty tissue, as well as vascular and lymphatic circulation. As a result, the tissue is brought back to a state of equilibrium, smoothing the skin and removing the cellulite.  As another benefit, Endermologie® also relieves muscle aches and spasms.

Catherine Woods is one of the first Endermologie® technicians to perform sessions at the center. She explains that the connective tissue of the dermis and hypodermis, which can be compared to a gel, “becomes more fluid with the first few mobilizing maneuvers.” The combined action of the motorized rollers that successfully fold and unfold the skin, along with the maneuvers and the machine’s gentle suction, cause the density of the tissue to change, improving cellular and fluid exchanges, she said. Release and decompression of the various vascular, arterial, venous, and lymphatic structures immediately result in an influx of blood, along with its nourishing elements. “Tissues become transformed,” and the result is a smoother appearance of the dermis and hypodermis, Ms. Woods said. Endermologie® deep massages the affected areas in a way that can’t be otherwise duplicated.  Studies have shown that circulation is increased, collagen function is restored, and toxins and abnormal water buildup are expelled as the connective fibers are stretched.  The result is a smoother body.  

It is the appearance of an unattractive dimpled skin or “dimpled fat” on or around the outer thighs, buttocks and other body areas where large areas of fat are found in close proximity to the skin. Women are more affected by cellulite formation than men, especially on the thighs. Cellulite formations start in women during puberty as hormones change.   Most women over age 18 have some degree of cellulite.  In men, loose fat on the hips (love handles), chest (pectoral) area and the thighs can resemble cellulite. A person does not have to be overweight to develop this dimpled skin called cellulite, and cellulite is not reduced by weight loss. The skin is tethered down by stringlike tissues that pull it inward, toward the interior of the body. The tension of these strings pulls sections of fat in along with them. Cellulite has been compared with the dimples in a mattress that are caused by the strings that hold the “tucks” down.

Endermologie is the world’s first patented technology, and the only one FDA-approved, to do all this:

Combat those fatty deposits that cause cellulite, reduce it nonsurgically, improve skin tone,

temporarily yet effectively reduce the appearance of cellulite, increase circulation, relieve minor muscle aches and pains, and relax muscle spasms.  Endermologie® is a comprehensive, nonsurgical approach that embraces the physical and aesthetic needs of the whole body, using a patented technique proven safe and effective.

Yes, it does work, as demonstrated over the past 12 years in thousands of case studies from around the world.  It was enough proof for the FDA to authorize the manufacturer to claim temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite. The FDA is renowned for its strictest scientific standards worldwide. 

Minor, temporary bruising may occur. Can I receive treatments if I am pregnant? No correlation has been found between Endermologie® and complications in pregnancy. However, it is recommended that during pregnancy you do NOT receive treatments.