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Anatomy of Cellulite
Cellulite is characterized by Dimpled
Skin Surface – mattress-like
appearance (see Figure 2-4). The fat
cells are located in chambers which
are separated by vertical and
horizontal Connective Tissue
Septa. The Septa are anchored rigid
fibers that do not stretch with the skin
as the volume within the walls of the
chamber increases. When the fat
chamber becomes too distended by
enlarged fat cells and by retained
intercellular fluids, it protrudes beyond the length of the vertical septa, pushing
up the skin's surface and resulting in a dimpled skin appearance.
The VelaShape Procedure
The application of elōs (IR and RF energies) to the dermis/hypodermis is intended to deploy
heat to the tissues that contribute to cellulite. The vacuum contributes to increased blood
circulation (see Figure 7). The blood, which is one of the targets of the hyperthermic effect of the
IR and RF, responds in a higher diffusivity of oxygen. This in turn increases the metabolic
breakdown of stored fat by the fat cells (lipolysis), thereby reducing the size of the fat cells.
Consequently, the bumpiness of the skin, which is largely caused by distended fat cells
protruding up from the anchored connective tissue septa, is reduced. The mechanical action of
the vacuum and rollers gently kneads the skin and facilitates deeper penetration of heat, deliv-
ering the RF and IR energies to the dermis and hypodermis. This mechanical action helps in
draining the excess intercellular fluids from the dermis and the upper part of the hypodermis into
the lymphatic system.
Both actions, reducing the size of the fat
cells and draining excess fluids to the
lymphatic system, are accompanied by
shrinkage of the connective tissue septa
and facilitate the overall shrinkage of the
size of the fat chambers, thus leading to
a reduction in the appearance of cellulite
and a reduction in the circumference of
the treated area.
Figure 6: Anatomy of Cellulite
Figure 7: Heating and Mechanical
Manipulation Action