Acoustic wave therapy provides great benefits, both cosmetic and health-based, for any individual with such conditions as poor elasticity, dark tone, rough texture and related skin problems.
Acoustic Wave Therapy
Acoustic Wave Therapy (AWT) is a cellulite treatment approach that utilizes pressure waves to positively modify fibrous septae and the fat protrusion at the lower dermis region of the skin. These two are the most prominent causes of cellulite. The therapy produces a precisely controlled pressure wave to pass through the fat and the skin. The intent is to separate the skin-stiffening fibrous septae from the dermis layer and thus attain a smooth, flexible and clear-toned skin surface. To attain these effects, the pressure must break up the septae's collagen and release it from the skin. The ultimate result is a supreme smoothness and luster of the skin surface.
Generally, cellulite is an adverse condition of the skin that spoils its texture, creates an orange peel-like effect, produces rippling and dimpling on the skin surface and makes the skin inelastic. The condition is more common in women (especially at back of the thighs). This is because a woman's body aligns solid fat deposits perpendicular to the skin structure, and thus generates an uneven texture and outlay.
Cosmetic Benefits of Acoustic Wave Therapy
Medics did not regard this common problem as worth treating until recently. However, modern developments in cosmetic treatment of the skin have seen a change in how the medical field views cellulite. Acoustic Wave Therapy is one of the non-invasive procedures of improving a patient's skin appearance and texture.
The therapy increases blood circulation in the skin and amplifies collagen production, while still improving tissue elasticity. Consequent to these modifications, the skin becomes smooth, soft, elastic, brighter, even and beautiful. Other benefits of the therapy include circumference reduction, dermal firming and an enhancement of the skin tone.
Health Benefits of Acoustic Wave Therapy
The procedure does not utilize anesthesia. There are no risks and or complications reported from the therapy. The FDA has approved Acoustic Wave Therapy as a class 1 Therapeutic Massager. Of the most prominent health benefits of AWT, having an ideal body weight through losing excessive body fat deposits is perhaps the greatest.
In addition, healthy skin has a lot of ramifications to the health and general well-being of a person. Better skin excretory process helps the body to rid itself of toxins and wastes that could otherwise be disease causing. This is aided by better circulation and a healthy skin structure. Further, attaining a beautiful skin through AWT also helps a person gain self-esteem, reduce stress and gain confidence. These psychological states have a direct impact on an individual's health.
A complete therapy takes about three weeks, during which a patient attends six painless sessions that could last less than 30 minutes each. Results accrue within the initial 3 to 4 treatments and continue up to 3 months after the acoustic wave therapy has been completed.
