“I have worked extensively with both RF and ultrasound cavitation for 14+ years and indeed RF is better for skin laxity or skin laxity and cellulite and cavitation is mainly for cellulite. However, ultrasound is not better than RF and also ultrasound can also be used for skin tightening sometimes. So the usual rules generally apply but not fully - and myths do persist.”
Radiofrequency vs ultrasonic cavitation for cellulite: what is best?
What do you suggest at your clinic for cellulite: cavitation or radiofrequency?
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What do you suggest for cellulite reduction at your clinic: cavitation or radiofrequency?
At LipoTherapeia, we address cellulite using deep-acting, high-power radiofrequency and deep-acting, high-power ultrasound cavitation, i.e. the two most effective and safe methods available for reducing cellulite. Additionally, we enhance these treatments with high-intensity LED phototherapy to optimise results in a natural way.
We typically use:
Radiofrequency-only when cellulite is combined with skin laxity (most common)
And ultrasound cavitation-only when skin laxity is not a concern (less common)
So in many cases we use a mix of those technologies - but in all cases we now combine RF and/or cavitation with high-power LED red/infrared light therapy, as it provenly enhances the results of RF and cavitation.
Of course, every body is different and there are many considerations on:
Whether to use ultrasound or radiofrequency
What mix of the two to use
With what intensities and at what depth
These considerations depend on:
The volume of subcutaneous adipose tissue
The extent of water retention
The extent of skin laxity
Whether cellulite is deep or superficial
Individual sensitivities to either technology
Generally speaking the following rules apply (but with exceptions):
Cellulite + Skin laxity = Radiofrequency
Cellulite + Firm skin = Ultrasound
For skin tightening only, radiofrequency is the obvious way to go, as strong, deep tissue radiofrequency is the only SAFE skin tightening technology that really works. Sometimes, however, cavitation can also be used for skin tightening, if done correctly.
Learn more about the subject of radiofrequency vs ultrasound for cellulite removal here.
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At LipoTherapeia we have specialised 100% in skin tightening and cellulite reduction for more than two decades and 20,000+ sessions.
This is all we study and practise every day and have researched and tried hands-on all the important skin tightening equipment and their manufacturers.
As strong, deep acting radiofrequency and deep-acting, high-power ultrasound cavitation are the technologies of choice for skin tightening and cellulite reduction, we have invested in the best RF/ultrasound technologies in the world.
(Of course, we keep looking for new technologies every day and if/when a better technology materialises we will be the first to provide it. However, we will never follow the latest ineffective gimmick, just because it’s good marketing to offer the latest hyped up - yet ineffective and/or unsafe treatment.)
Furthermore, over the last two decades we have developed advanced RF and cavitation treatment protocols in order to make the most of our technologies, for maximum results, naturally and safely.
And for even better, faster results, we now combine our RF/ultrasound treatments with high-power red/infrared light LED treatment.
Our radiofrequency/ultrasound/LED treatments are comfortable, pain-free, downtime-free, injection-free, 99.5%+ safe and always non-invasive.
(No unsafe and ineffective RF microneedling or HIFU and no safe but ineffective acoustic wave therapy, superficial RF (bipolar/tripolar/multipolar etc), low power RF/cavitation, electrical muscle stimulation, lymphatic massage, cupping, dry brushing and no ridiculous bum bum creams.)
Our focus is on honest, realistic, science-based treatment, combined with caring, professional service, with a smile.
We will be pleased to see you, assess your cellulite, skin laxity or fibrosis, listen to your story, discuss your case and offer you the best possible treatment.
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Why train with The Cellulite School™?
We all know that training in cellulite reduction and skin tightening is as basic as it gets. It is typically a 4-6 hour training, involving only basic instruction from the manufacturer on how operators can use the machine; lots of myths, erroneous information and misconceptions; and some basic health and safety on how to use the machine.
There is no proper, real training in the science or cellulite, skin tightening, radiofrequency, ultrasound and all related technologies is non-existent - worldwide.
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