Cellulite

It is essential to know that there are many reasons why cellulite form – Hormones, circulation, lifestyle etc. We at the Renewal Institute treat the cosmetic concern as well as looking for the cause and rectifying that.

Cellulite also comes in different grades, so depending on the severity of your cellulite, our Doctors will do a thorough consultation and tailor a customised treatment program for your specific needs, condition, circumstances and budget. The package can include the following treatments: Subcision, Mesotherapy, Carboxytherapy and Radiofrequency. With this treatment package, the Doctor can recommend supplements & topical homecare as well as give you lifestyle advice.

The prices of the treatments vary depending on the specific procedures prescribed, and treatments can be done every 1 – 2 weeks, depending on the type of treatment and your budget.

Your first step will be to book an appointment with one of our doctors, so they can analyse the area and make their recommendations. Our consultation fee is R600, payable in advance to secure your booking.

Cellulite is a circulatory disorder that can be caused by various factors. Hormones, estrogen specifically, play a big role in the formation of cellulite which is why women tend to get more than men. Dehydration, a sedentary lifestyle and a lack of exercise can all contribute to making this condition worse. Most topical creams for cellulite work by increasing circulation, which is perfect, the problem is that creams can only penetrate to a certain point. What you need are in-clinic treatments to speed up circulation in that specific area as well as increase the metabolism of the fat cells in that area. Carboxytherapy combined with Radiofrequency has been known to be the best option. These treatments can be done every 2 -4 weeks and results can be seen within 6-8 treatments.

Unfortunately, treating cellulite is not as easy as, “eating right, gym and drink lots of water”… Sure, those things will most certainly make a big difference and will definitely help you manage the condition, but there is a lot more to it than that. There are hormonal influences involved and also restrictions in blood and lymph circulation. For some people, the problem is not that severe and simply fixing diet, exercise and water intake is enough… but for MANY this is simply not the case. In a lot of cases, you need intervention with active products (and I’m not talking about a cellulite cream you can quickly go buy in a supermarket), AND the inclusion of active cellulite treatments. This could mean incorporating things like Ultra Massage (which is a special type of light therapy), Velashape, or Carboxy Therapy. There are a host of things that can be done, depending on your specific needs. If your problem is really difficult and you’re not responding to diet and exercise and water intake, then I would suggest you make an appointment with one of our Doctors at Skin Renewal and let’s put together the best possible prescription for your specific needs.

Threads are a unique way of regenerating, lifting and tightening the skin on the face as well as the body. Common treatment areas include the forehead, cheeks and jowls and neck area. On the body, we can successfully improve the appearance of cellulite and loose skin on the abdomen and upper thighs and upper arms (commonly known as batwing arms).

It is essential to know that we offer 2 types of threads at our clinics, PDO threads and Silhouette Soft® threads. Embedded PDO threading is a treatment that involves the use of different-length sutures that are specially placed in the hypodermis of the skin, providing a lifting and smoothing effect. The various thread lengths give the Skin Renewal doctor a wide range of treatment options. The threads dissolve naturally over months while synthesising new collagen production in the treated area.
This treatment allows the skin of the face or body to present smoother and firmer. The PDO threading treatment is well tolerated by patients as only local anaesthetic is required. Upon consultation, the doctor will analyse the area and recommend the right number of threads necessary to get the desired results.

The Silhouette Soft® threads or the newly developed Anchor Max threads are fantastic alternatives to a surgical face-lift as they not only lift your skin but also improve the quality of your skin. It is totally safe, and one can get back to resume your daily activities right after the procedure. The components of the thread are totally re-absorbable in 9-18 months.

Your first step is to book an appointment with one of our doctors, so they can analyse the area and make their recommendations. In this consultation, all our treatment options, expectations, budget and home care will be discussed.

Cellulite is a lifestyle condition, so unfortunately it is something you will have to treat, manage and maintain for the rest of your life. The person who finds a permanent cure for cellulite is going to be a very rich person indeed! Unfortunately, cellulite occurs as a result of so many lifestyle factors that we are exposed to every single day (some voluntarily and some we have no control over), and there’s no way we can ever just switch all those things off EG; Smoke, pollution, hormones, poor diet, lack of water intake, poor circulatory function, build-up of metabolic waste and the list goes on! So the combination of treatments, topical preparations, diet and exercise can all certainly help to reduce the condition and improve its appearance, but we will never be able to simply cure it or just take it away. I think using a combination of these and ensuring you are having the BEST treatments and using an active topical homecare product can certainly make a huge difference. We get great results in combining Titania and Carboxytherapy together with the use of a good topical product. The diet and exercise and increased water intake also help to maintain your results and keep the body functioning better.

Increasing your water intake will certainly help with flushing and detoxing. Detoxing will certainly help you with treating cellulite, but you have to remember that taking in more water is only a very small piece of the recipe. You have to look at your diet, your lifestyle and making sure you’re getting all the vitamins and minerals you need. Even then, you’ll find that this isn’t going to “cure” your condition. We are so exposed to pollution, and all sorts of preservatives and things that cause toxins in our systems that you need to make sure you’re going for treatments and using products that will assist you in this. Using a good active product and going for regular lymphatic drainage treatments or if you have the means, going for Radio Frequency treatments such as Vela Shape and Accent, and even Carboxy therapy are all really great options.

If I had a one line answer to this problem I’d probably be the richest person alive! Cellulite is one of those things that is caused by so many factors and really I don’t think it’s something that you’re just going to cure. It’s something you’re going to need to manage and prevent as much as possible. I feel there are 3 main parts to the management of this condition.

1) Your diet and your exercise. You need to follow a healthy eating plan, taking in lots of water and good wholesome foods that haven’t all come out of tin cans and polystyrene!

2) Your homecare routine. Getting enough sleep every day. Getting in enough water every day. Applying good products to the skin that look after the skin’s integrity and give the skin some good detoxifying actives. Also take good vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants on a daily basis.

3) Professional treatment. If your budget allows, there are some amazing treatments that can help you to improve and to a great extent, treat and get rid of a lot of your cellulite.

You need to remember that we live in a time where everything is processed and polluted and full of toxins. So we are always going to have to battle the effects of all this junk we are bombarded with every day.