What Causes Cellulite and How Can I Get Rid of It?

Most women have cellulite. But just because it’s common doesn’t mean you must accept the look of bothersome, dimpled skin on your abdomen, hips, buttocks, or thighs. Find out how you can achieve firmer, smoother-looking skin with Z wave cellulite treatment.

Under the medical supervision of James Joachim, MD, FACN, the aesthetic experts at SoCal Wellness in Chula Vista, California, have helped countless women say goodbye to embarrassing cellulite. 

What causes cellulite?

The cause of cellulite is largely unknown. However, risk factors are believed to include:

• Genetics
• Estrogen dropping during menopause
• Prolonged sitting or inactivity
• Being pregnant
• Aging

Also, cellulite may become more noticeable as you age and your skin becomes thinner.

Cellulite is common and notoriously hard to treat 

Cellulite is dimpled or lumpy skin on your abdomen, hips, buttocks, or thighs. It’s thought to be caused by fat deposits pushing up between the bands of tissue connecting your skin to the muscle below. 

Cellulite is most common in women because women are more likely to have fat around their stomachs, hips, and thighs. Cellulite often appears first in these areas, but it can also develop on the breasts or arms. 

Bands of tissue keep skin and muscle close together. But when fat accumulates between the skin and muscle, it pops up between the bands and gives the skin an uneven, dimpled look. 

Because cellulite is a common condition and embarrassing for many, there are an abundance of treatments, creams, and lotions targeted at improving skin’s appearance. But these topical treatments rarely work because they don’t address the cause of cellulite—loss of skin elasticity and weakening connective tissue. 

Z wave treatment targets cellulite below the skin's surface

The aesthetic experts at SoCal Wellness can help you smooth out the appearance of embarrassing cellulite. The Z wave is a noninvasive way to tone skin and improve elasticity, minimizing the look of frustrating cellulite.

Z wave is a flexible aesthetic platform developed to treat cellulite. It uses high-energy radial sound waves to revitalize the protein structure below the surface of your skin, improving blood flow and making the skin appear firmer. 

Our aestheticians use Z wave for patients bothered by cellulite on their arms, abdomen, buttocks, and legs. The sound waves gently stimulate collagen production in your skin, which helps it become firmer and smoother over time. It strengthens connective tissue and limits the textured look of cellulite in the treatment area.

Z wave treatment is noninvasive, and many patients say it feels like a relaxing massage. There’s no downtime following treatment, so you can return to your daily routine when you leave our office.

We customize each patient’s Z wave treatment plan for the best results. Depending on your aesthetic goals, we may recommend up to 10 treatment sessions. We can offer tips on maintaining your results, typically including living an active, healthy lifestyle and eating a nutritious diet. 

You don’t have to live with embarrassing cellulite. To learn more about how Z wave treatment can reduce the appearance of cellulite, book a consultation at SoCal Wellness today. Call the office at (619) 476-0060 or request an appointment online.