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Do you have places on your body where it is nearly impossible to lose that unwanted fat, cellulite?  Are you looking for answers that do not involve surgery?  If you answered yes to both of these, The Weight Pros can help. 

Cellulite (superficial fat)
What is it and Why do I have it?
Cellulite is a common but unattractive dimpling and puckering of skin.  Cellulite is caused by a combination of fibrous bands and superficial fat.  When superficial fat compartments become distended with fat, fibrous bands tether skin, and cause dimpling at points of attachment.  Cellulite only occurs in areas where fibrous bands are present, such as the buttocks and thighs.


Cellulean - How does this cream work?
Cellulean is a topical cream that is a combination of 2% aminophyline and caffeine.  Studies have shown, after using Cellulean, there is a reduction in the numbers of fat cells which in turn decreases cellulite.  It works by penetrating deep into the skin where it causes body fat cells to shrink.  The cream improves the skin’s elasticity, while reducing the unsightly appearance of cellulite dimples.  Optimal benefits are achieved when used in combination with a healthy well balanced diet and physical activity–but works on its own as well.

Are you always on the go and want to get rid of excess body fat?
Cellulean is easy to put on; you simply apply it as a moisturizing lotion twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening.  Cellulean dries quickly so you won’t have to wait to get dressed.  Cellulean absorbs deep into your skin and helps you get rid of your unwanted attractive fat.


Mesotherapy - The art of reducing fat through small injections
Mesotherapy has long been an art in Europe and South America, where it has helped women achieve a reduction in cellulite and localized fat without surgery.  Mesotherapy has recently been brought to the United States and is now being used.  Unlike liposuction, which involves the removal of unwanted fat cells, mesotherapy involves small injections which result in breakdown of fat cells.  These injections include natural-occurring substances, such as phosphatidycholine, which is present in all living tissue.  When injected in fat and cellulite, howere, the fat cells become inflamed and disrupted, and their content (fat) gets carried away.

Mesotherapy can be applied for two main purposes
Mesotherapy can be used to treat cellulite, which is where the greatest benefits are being achieved.  Cellulite is due to superficial fat and causes puckering and dimpling of skin.  Most women with cellulite can see visible improvement, and some see resolution of their cellulite, depending on the severity and exten of cellulite.  Mesotherapy can also be used to treat localized fat, or bulges, areas that go out instead of in.  So Mesotherapy can be used to treat cellulite, which results in smoother appearing skin, but no reduction in volume, or it can be sued to treat localized fat, which results in a reduction of volume of fat, which results in a reduction of volume of fat, but no change in skin surface.  It is also possible to treat both of these problems in the same bady area (such as out thighs), but it is recommended to address them at different treatment sessions to avoiv over-treatment in any given area.

How is it done?
Mesotherapy is a procedure which is done without sedation or other forms of anesthesia.  The injections are so small patients describe them as a nuisance rather than discomfort.  Whether you are seeking Mesotherapy for localized fat or cellulite, only one treatment area is recommended at any give time (example: both hips, or both inner thighs, or abdomen).  This is because the injections cause inflammation, redness and burning about an hour after the injection has been performed.  These symptoms last 1-3 days.  If an excessive amount of injection is used, the symptoms can be more intense and last longer.

Recovery
After a few days, your redness and burning will probably be gone, but you might feel swollen and extra sensitive in the area of injection for several weeks.  You should not have additional injections in the same area until your swelling and sensitivity have returned to normal.  A total of 2-3 sessions (at 6-12 week intervals) are recommended for cellulite and 3-5 sessions are recommended for localized fat. 

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