Cellulite

A non-surgical radiofrequency treatment for cellulite, using truSculpt.

No referral needed · at ActivMD Derm Spa, next door to our clinic

If cellulite bothers you, you’re not alone: it affects up to 90 percent of women and approximately 10 percent of men. Our truSculpt procedure is a non-invasive, non-surgical cellulite treatment that uses warming radiofrequency energy to heat deep layers of skin and fat and improve your overall body contours.

As you age, even if you are extremely fit and healthy, you can still battle stubborn fat pockets and the appearance of cellulite, along with a loss of firmness on your face and body.

SessionUnder an hour

Treatments2 to 4 sessions

Spacing4 to 6 weeks apart

What is cellulite?

Under your skin, a network of connective-tissue strands called septae keeps the fat in place. If the septae aren’t strong and tightly knitted together, which may be determined by genetics, the fat can protrude between them, creating ripples on the skin’s surface: cellulite.

Women are more likely than men to have cellulite because they have fewer and less tightly arranged septae. Women also have thinner skin, as well as hormones that can affect the size of fat cells and the strength of the septae.

Hormones also play a role in how cellulite looks. As women age, their bodies produce less estrogen, a hormone that helps keep blood vessels flowing smoothly. Less estrogen can mean poorer circulation, which can mean less new collagen production and the breakdown of older connective tissue.

Other contributing factors include:

Genetic predisposition
Slow metabolism
Dehydration
Poor diet
Fad dieting
Lack of physical activity
Hormonal changes
Total body fat
Skin thickness and colour

There is a misconception that weight gain or obesity causes cellulite and that exercise can eliminate it. Exercise cannot address the underlying causes of cellulite; only specialized cellulite treatments can.

Our cellulite treatment

Rao Derm offers truSculpt for effective treatment of cellulite. truSculpt is a new, non-invasive way to reduce fat, decrease cellulite and improve overall skin tone. Radio frequencies heat the tissue over large areas of the body, and fat cells are destroyed, then naturally broken down and disposed of by the body.

Unlike other body sculpting techniques that freeze the treatment area or make it go numb, truSculpt warms the tissue. You feel a gentle warming sensation until the device reaches the ideal temperature for you.

Frequently asked questions about truSculpt

How long is a treatment session?

Patients are usually in and out of our clinic within an hour. You can have a cellulite treatment during your lunch hour and go back to work the same day.

How many treatments will I need?

For optimal results, we typically recommend two to four treatment sessions spaced about four to six weeks apart.

Are there any side effects?

It is common to have some redness in the treated area immediately after a session. This is temporary and typically subsides within a few hours.