Dr Elisabeth Dancey introduced the treatment of cellulite to the UK in 1993 and has since written the book, “The Cellulite Solution” and the video “Beautiful Legs”. She oversaw the consumer trial of Roc’s Body Contouring Concentrate and is constantly in contact with the beauty industry on the subject of cellulite. Recent research has allowed her to help launch another exciting technique – cycloid vibration therapy.

Cellulite is a combination of fluid retention and fatty tissue; either of these may dominate the picture. Mesotherapy and cycloid vibration can treat both.

Mesotherapy

Mesotherapy is a French medical technique that involves tiny injections just underneath the surface of the skni in the problem area. This takes about ten minutes and is not painful. After the treatment you can return to normal activities, except swimming and bathing for 24 hours. The homeopathic mixture used encourages a healthy circulation and lymph fluid drainage, as well as reducing the degenerative tissue associated with cellulite.

Mesotherapy is best combined with diet, phytotherapy (plant extracts) exercise and Cycloid vibration.

Cylcoid vibration (vibrotone)

Cylcoid vibration has been used in the hospital environment for the treatment of lymphoedema and varicose ulcers. These medical problems are due to poor circulation; very similar to the underlying causes of cellulite.

Cycloid vibration induces a vibration of a certain wavelength in the soft tissues. This wavelength has been shown to increase the drainage of lymph fluid and venous blood, thereby reducing tissue pressure and increasing oxygenation. Oxygen allows the reduction of cellular toxins and assists in their removal. The vibration also has a direct softening effect on the tethering fibres; there is no other treatment that has this effect. Most people lose at least 1kg, corresponding to the removal of 1 litre of tissues fluid.

The treatment has been adapted to deal with cellulite. Whilst lying on a relaxing vibrating base, the therapist applies a hand held vibrating device to pin-point and directly stimulate the lymphatic drainage channels and the cellulite tissue itself. The treatment takes half an hour.

Clinic treatment may be boosted by home treatment; a massage pad can be borrowed from the clinic and used at home as frequently as liked.

Our pilot study shows six weekly treatments achieve noticeable results. We believe that the treatment can be performed more regularly (twice a week plus home use machine) to achieve results quicker.

The results can be enhanced by concurrent treatment with mesotherapy. Cycloid vibration is pleasant, relaxing and totally non-invasive.