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TRI-ACTIVETM LASERDERMOLOGYSM

What is Tri-ActiveTM LaserDermologySM?
LaserDermologySM is a cellulite treatment using the Tri-ActiveTM system. It minimizes cellulite, smoothes and tightens your face and body, pre and post microliposuction procedures, enhances microcirculation, and therapeutic massage. This system was originally developed 3 years ago by laser scientists in Italy. This innovative technology is used by Physicians and spas all over the world to uncover glowing skin to thousands of individuals. .

How will Tri-ActiveTM LaserDermologySM smooth and tighten my skin and reduce the appearance of cellulite?
The Tri-ActiveTM LaserDermologySM series of treatments uses deep mechanical massaging action, which works on the subcutaneous tissue beneath the skin. This mechanism increases microcirculation, restores the skin's normal balance and provides a healthier appearance.

How soon will I notice results?
Individual results can depend on several factors: the area being treated, whether treatment is combined with another procedure, diet or exercise, your age and general condition, and the number of treatments. The procedure is typically done in a series of 10 to 15 treatments in a given area. These can be spaced as closely as 3 times a week, or as far out as once a week. In some cases it may take up to 6 to 10 treatments before you start to see significant results and maintenance is required once a month after desired results.

Is it painful?
The procedure is not painful and not even as strenuous as a traditional massage. Most individuals report that it "just feels great"!

What parts of the body can be treated?
Besides the thighs and buttocks for cellulite, most other parts of the body can be treated as well: the face, the love-handles, tummy, upper arms and neck. This procedure provides noticeable results before and after microliposuction and after other aesthetic surgery.

Who should not be treated?
Anyone that is pregnant, bronchial asthma or acute asthma, lower abdominal disorder, thrombopheletis, congestive heart failure, hyper-thyroidism, or carotid sinus syndrome. These conditions are affected with the lymphatic drainage and could case complications.

How can LaserDermologySM complement my microliposuction or mesotherapy procedure?
Because microliposuction is a low invasive surgical procedure, normal results include fluid retention (edema) and slackening of the skin. LaserDermologySM treatment is recommended after surgery to accelerate the tightening of the area. Treatment prior to surgery may also have added benefits. Consultation with your physician for what is right for you.

LPG ENDERMOLOGIE

What is Endermologie?
LPG Endermologie® is the newest noninvasive treatment for cellulite. Originally from Europe and now approved by the FDA, this exciting, safe, no-pain treatment can give you dramatic improvement in your hips, thighs, and buttocks. It even works for love handles and sagging abdomens-wherever you have the dimples and cottage cheese of cellulite. Since cellulite is resistant to diet, exercise, and even liposuction, this non-surgical, painless, effective process is truly the best treatment for reshaping and contouring the most difficult areas of your body.

What are the benefits of LPG Endermologie?

• Dramatically reduces cellulite
• Reduces body measurements by firming underlying tissues
• Increases production of skin collagen and elastin (skin toning)
• Shrinks enlarged cellulite fat cells
• Increases blood and lymph flow in upper and lower layers of skin, which:
• Drains excess water, fats, and toxins
• Sends nutrients to deep skin layers for lasting good health
• Makes outer skin GLOW with vitality
• Exfoliates for softer skin
• Reduces muscle tension

How does Endermologie work?
The patented LPG Endermologie® unit draws up a skin fold and rolls it, painlessly and deeply manipulating the underlying tissues to break up pockets of cellulite (see What is Cellulite?) and stimulate circulation through all the skin layers. The increased blood and lymph flows bring fresh oxygen and nutrients to all the layers of the skin and even to the tissues below the skin. This improved circulation then flushes away the excess water, fats and cell wastes freed up by the massage. With this new Endermologie unit the technician can apply over 20 different beneficial procedures. The result is smooth, glowing skin, smaller measurements around, and drastically reduced cellulite!

When Endermologie was originally invented by Louis Paul Guitay of France to standardize massage treatments for softening extensive scars, patients were surprised to see visible improvements in their cellulite as well. For more information on the LPG Technique and the patented LPG Endermologie® unit, go to www.lpgcellulite.com

What is Cellulite?
Cellulite is a clumping together of enlarged fat cells in the subcutaneous fat layer just under the skin. These clumps of fat cells stretch the cell connecting fibers and impair circulation to and from active and inactive cells. This causes fluid retention, toxin storage, more stretched connective tissue, and bigger cells! It's a vicious cycle that affects most women and is directly related to the hormonal changes every woman goes through in life. Other factors are weight gain, heredity, and age. Men can also be affected and respond very well to Endermologie®.

Does the LPG Endermologie treatment hurt?
The treatment is completely adjustable to your comfort. You will have a very deep, relaxing massage for 35 minutes. Just don't forget to drink plenty of water before and after to help rid your body of all the toxins released by this incredible process.

Is Endermologie safe?
Completely. This is the same equipment and technique used for more than ten years in Europe to treat accident victims with serious scarring. The LPG Endermologie unit gently draws up a skin fold while the technician applies a complex procedure that reduce the puckers associated with scarring - and the cottage cheese of cellulite! The Endermologie unit is very adjustable. You can start off with a low setting, then increase it in subsequent visits as you become accustomed to the depth and strength of the tissue manipulation.

What parts of the body does Endermologie work on?
Endermologie works on the whole body by increasing circulation to all the layers of the skin and to the connective tissue (and fat) beneath the skin. The effects are especially noticeable in any area where the underlying subcutaneous layer has more fat than you want. This could be hips, inner and outer thighs, buttocks, abdomens, sides (love handles), backs, and underarms. The patented LPG Endermologie process reduces cellulite and non-cellulite fat on both women and men. Endermologie® is especially effective for men.

How long until I see results?
Sometimes the results of LPG Endermologie show up with the first few treatments, especially when exercise and diet are included. Usually, changes can be seen after six to eight sessions. Some people will see improvements sooner, some will take a little longer.

How long does each Endermologie treatment take?
Each treatment takes 35 minutes.Because there is no discomfort, you may go back to work, or resume your normal schedule immediately after each treatment. Remember to drink extra water to flush the toxins released by the treatment.

What is the LPG Endermologie process?
After initial consultation and a treatment program is advised, you will wear a full body suit of specially made material and relax on a padded treatment table, while a certified technician uses the LPG Endermologie unit for extra deep tissue manipulation. With this unit the technician can apply over 20 different beneficial procedures. Each treatment will cover the entire body with special attention to areas of cellulite. This will maximize the enhanced circulation and toxin flush giving the most effective results.

What do I need to do before or after the Endermologie treatment?
One of the reasons this process is so effective is that large amounts of fat, waste, and toxins are eased out of the tissues during treatment. To ensure these wastes are not recycled back into your body, you will want to drink extra water before and after your appointment.

MESOTHERAPY

The Natural, Non-Surgical Body Sculpting Treatment Mesotherapy is one of the most exciting body-sculpting and fat elimination treatments available today. It is a safe, natural alternative to invasive cosmetic surgery. This breakthrough technology can successfully shrink or eliminate fat cells in your body, reduce cellulite and rejuvenate your face and neck.

What is Mesotherapy?
Mesotherapy is a series of virtually painless injections placed directly under the surface of your skin. These tiny injections contain a custom mix of vitamins, minerals, medication and amino acids that work together to manipulate the fat cells in your body and are a wonderful alternative to liposuction.

MesoCellulite
Approximately 90% of women over the age of 20, struggle with the appearance of cellulite on their body regardless of their weight or age. Cellulite occurs largely as a result of poor circulation; blood pools around fat cells and the pressure exerted on these cells cause the bunching appearance. MesoCellulite is a form of Mesotherapy that helps eliminate cellulite by helping to increase circulation. The injected minerals breakdown the walls of fat cells releasing the stored up fat into the body where it is then eliminated, and proper circulation in that area returns. Providing you maintain a proper diet and fitness regimen, results may be permanent.

MesoSculpting
MesoSculpting is a similar process to MesoCellulite, but focuses on localized regions of fat that build up on areas such as the arms, hips, abdomen, thighs, neck or chin. These regions are often difficult to sculpt with exercise alone, and liposuction is often considered to be too invasive. A series of MesoSculpting injections allows the fat to be broken down and slowly eliminated from the body, with results that are measurable in inches.

MesoGlow
Our face is one of the few regions on our body in which we desire a plump, full appearance, as it equates to youth and vitality. Unfortunately, as we age we loose volume in our face, a process which is accelerated by sun exposure. Though MesoTherapy has gained prominence as a fat reduction treatment, it may also be manipulated to replenish fat in areas such as the face and neck. MesoGlow treatments infuse the dermis layer of the skin with hyaluronic acid, collagen-stimulating minerals and anti-oxidants to nourish skin and return it to the radiant, firm, glowing complexions of their youth.

Can anyone have MesoTherapy?
MesoTherapy achieves the most successful results for those patients who are physically fit and maintain a healthy diet. It is not suitable for pregnant women, patients suffering from insulin-dependant diabetes or severe heart disease.

Information provided by Degäm MedSpa

Degäm MedSpa invites you to inquire about their Cellulite Correction Program which begins with a Complimentary Consultation with their medical professionals. The scope of cellulite treatments vary to address individual needs and may include Endermologie, Tri-Active Laser Dermology and/or Mesotherapy. After a thorough examination and discussion, Degäm MedSpa's health care professionals make the best determination as to which treatment (or combination of treatments) would offer the best results for the client.

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