There is a new and FDA approved method available to reduce cellulite and improve the appearance of skin: TriActive. TriActive can be administered by almost any medical professional. This method helps reduce the severity of cellulite in certain areas of the body through many ways. The bulk of the work is done by the 6 laser diodes. These lasers penetrate the skin in order to stimulate the reproduction of collagen and also to increase the flow of blood to the skin. Good circulation is crucial for maintaining healthy skin. A cooling agent is administered by the machine in order to keep the patient comfortable throughout the entire treatment. This cooling agent helps with the moisturizing and nourishing of the patient's skin. Meanwhile, there is also a suction massage that the machine simultaneously performs. This massage gently promotes the skin to rid itself of the fat cells that make up cellulite through lymphatic drainage. It also helps to stimulate better circulation in the skin.
This method is proven effective, but there are many other reasons to choose Triactive, 7 of which have been listed below:
1. It Combines Three Treatments into One
By using suction massage, laser treatment and cooling agents all at once, the patient is receiving a convenient treatment that is both safe and effective.
2. It Is Completely Non-Invasive
Unlike procedures such as liposuction, LipoDissolve and Body Jet Liposuction, TriActive is performed completely on the surface of the skin as opposed to having instruments inserted via small incisions. This both lessens the cost as well as the side effects and recovery time of the procedure.
3. It Is Virtually Painless
The patient simply lays prone for about 20 minutes on both the front and back in order to receive the treatment. There are no incisions or injections, and the suction massage can actually be very relaxing.
4. Side Effects Are Minimal
The potential side effects of TriActive include minor swelling and discomfort in the treatment areas for a period of time. These are easily managed with over the counter medicines. These side effects are still far less traumatizing and debilitating compared with other traditional body contouring procedures. Methods such as liposuction and LipoDissolve can leave bruising, redness, swelling and many other potential problems.
5. Can Be Performed By Any Medical Professional
Since this is technically considered an “over the counter” cosmetic procedure, almost any medical professional can perform it as long as they have access to the machine itself. This is unlike other methods, which can require not only a specialist, such as a dermatologist, but also other medical professionals such as surgeons and anesthesiologists.
6. Less Expensive than Traditional Methods
TriActive is typically administered in a series of 10 to 15, 40 minute long treatments. These treatments usually come up to a total cost of $1,500 to $2,000. This is still much cheaper than undergoing a cosmetic surgery.
7. It’s Safe
The FDA has approved the use of this low powered laser for the use of ridding the body of cellulite.