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Cellulite is one of the biggest bug-bears for many women and some spend a forune trying to combat it. However as yet, there is no clinical evidence that any of the lotions, potions and machines can actually eliminate cellulite.
However a new device – the D-Actor – hopes to help women who suffer from the orange-peel skin associated with cellulite.
The D-Actor device uses acoustic wave therapy (AWT) to help lessen cellulite. AWT is not a new technique – it has been around for decades helping kidney stones disintegrate and to help ease joint pain. Doctors using the machine found that when treating the joints of athletes, the skin around where the machine was being used looked better and it wasn’t long before the beauty industry picked up on the unexpected side-effect of the machine.
AWT works by blasting compressed air onto the skin. This creates rapid pulsations and sends pressure waves through to the cellulite under the skin. The shockwaves are then said to ‘shatter and destroy’ the cellulite-causing connective fibres, releasing clogged fat, water and toxins. The blood flow to the area is increased and collagen production is stimulated. This in turn leads to much smoother looking skin.
The D-Actor can be used on the areas of the body most prone to cellulite including the thighs, bottom, stomach and upper arms.
The D-Actor will not help you lose weight and should only be used if you want to lose some of your cellulite and improve the appearance of your skin. The ideal candidate for D-Actor sessions is someone who has good muscle tone but is having difficulty getting rid of cellulite.
Six sessions using the D-Actor are recommended, normally with one or two sessions scheduled per week.
Madonna is rumoured to be so enamoured with the procedure that she has spent £50,000 on a machine so she can use it at home.
Unfortunately, there is no definitive method for measuring how bad cellulite is and how much treatments such as the D-Actor help. There are also no long-term studies that show whether this treatment actually does work or not.
