Endermologie, also described as Lipomassage, was discovered by French doctors while treating burns victims. Using a treatment using rollers and suction massage to treat damaged skin, they discovered that it not only improved skin appearance but also reduced cellulite. This treatment can only be performed by a certified Endermologist, but no other medical qualifications are required for practitioners.
Claims made for the treatment include temporary improvement in the appearance of cellulite, increased circulation and reduction of body measurements where applied. In each session, a body stocking or fabric tube is fitted to the area to be treated. This is for hygiene purposes and also enables the rollers to glide across the skin more easily. The technician then marks out the areas for treatment and the equipment is applied accordingly. During a 30 minutes session, your skin is rolled, sucked and gently folded as the treatment proceeds. Average cost per session is $80 to £150, with at least 14 sessions recommended for best results. This treatment is very clearly promoted as only a temporary solution to cellulite, so regular top up sessions are required to maintain satisfaction.
To assist the process, you are required to hydrate with at least 8 glasses of water a day throughout the treatment, to enable drainage of excess fat tissue. This is suitable for both men and women, but is not recommended during pregnancy or if you are more than 30 pounds overweight.
On the good side, many people do report improved skin tone, cellulite reduction and inch loss of up to 1 inch in a first session. However, some people report discomfort and even pain to the point of being unable to continue. Others have reported that they have seen no significant results even after numerous sessions. So far, the general opinion out there is pretty evenly split as to whether it works. One woman in Canada, for example, stated that she had 60 sessions and did not find any improvement whatsoever. She gave up the treatments, went on a home program of diet and exercise and started to lose her cellulite slowly but successfully. Apart from reports of discomfort, another drawback reported is bruising, but these effects vary enormously among individuals.
Once again, this information is given as a guide to help you make an informed decision, and I cannot give you a personal opinion because I haven't tried it. As you can see, the results are rather inconclusive in terms of satisfaction, so it is a matter of whether you are prepared to spend your money in taking a chance. Not only that, but it is important to remember that results are only temporary so regular treatment is required to maintain the benefits. Good luck!
Meantime, I will always go on about the natural ways to get rid of cellulite, using diet, exercise and standard massage. This is because it does work, with patience, and for a fraction of the cost of salon treatments. This is the book that tells you lots more about it: http://bit.ly/9fsqKH
Marjorie Thornton
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