Acoustic Wave
Therapy™ (AWT)™
Acoustic Wave Therapy™ (AWT)™
is a new treatment for the effective reduction of
cellulite. Dimpled or uneven skin is a nagging problem
for many women - even those who work hard to keep fit.
Through AWT™, women can achieve firmer, smoother skin in
the areas where cellulite commonly forms -- the thighs,
buttocks, abdomen and arms. The Center For Aesthetic
Surgery is one of the first practices in the United
States to have access to this new therapy.
While cellulite can be
traced to genetics, hormones and lifestyle, the
problem’s immediate cause is the accumulation of lipids
in the fat cells. Swelling from lipid accumulation
exerts pressure on the circulatory system, causing a
slowdown both in the intake of nutrients and the
drainage of waste products. Poor exchanges lead to a
gradual stiffening of the connective tissue, which
shortens as it stiffens, pulling the skin down. At the
same time, the clusters of enlarged fat cells pull the
skin up. The consequence of this push/pull mechanism is
the appearance of cellulite.
Physicians have long used
acoustic pulses to help patients ease the pain
associated with poor circulation and stiff joints and
tendons. Now, Storz Medical, based in Switzerland, has
adapted this technology to reduce cellulite and improve
the appearance of the skin. In July 2006, MedSurge
Advances, the exclusive U.S. distributor for AWT™, began
offering the equipment necessary to perform AWT™ to a
select number of physicians, with nationwide rollout
later this year.
Many different treatments
for cellulite have been introduced over the years, most
with poor results. Now, Acoustic Wave Therapy™
represents an important breakthrough in the effective
reduction of visible cellulite. Initial clinical study
results show that AWT™ patients typically experience
improvement in skin texture, improvement in skin
elasticity, dermal firming and circumference reduction.
Patients are treated
twice per week for three weeks, with sessions typically
requiring less than a half hour. Additional treatments
are necessary for about 20 percent of patients. Patients
may wish to have a maintenance session once every three
months after completing the program.
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