Whether heavy or thin, fit or out of shape, most women experience cellulite problems. ABC News reports that some 90 percent of women have cellulite. Many cosmetic skin and body care lines offer cellulite creams; spas offers various full body wraps and treatments that claim to reduce cellulite's appearance; and certain types of clothing have even been developed to supposedly tighten the skin and reduce cellulite appearance. However, none of the products ever won any kind of successful critical acclaim from consumers, since the small and populous "skin dimples" seemed impossible to rid. As of 2009, there is no cure for cellulite, yet the Food and Drug Administration has approved Triactive laser therapy as a an effective solution for reducing the appearance of the "cottage cheese" effect cellulite has on the skin.

Causes of Cellulite

The appearance of cellulite is caused by fat deposits that lie just below the surface of the skin. The causes of cellulite, however, are still slightly vague within the medical field, although there are a few likely theories that provide some explanation. Genetics is the most obvious cause, and would explain how a very fit person can still get cellulite regardless of fitness efforts to tighten the area(s) where it appears. Hormone factors definitely play a role in cellulite presence in the body. Estrogen, thyroid hormones, insulin and noradrenaline affect cellulite production. It is also clear that diet will influence cellulite production, since more fat on the body can yield more intense cellulite. A diet with too much fat, salt and carbohydrates (with too little fiber) will result in more cellulite. There are also theories that suggest that sitting or standing for too long, or that undergarments tight enough to block blood flow, yield more cellulite.

How Triactive Works

Triactive laser technology is designed to penetrate the surface layers of the skin to reach the troubled skin tissue underneath. The lasers use something called class 1 diodes that enable penetration to reach deep into the skin to the layers of fat pockets causing the unevenness in the surface. A rhythmic suction in a massage-like motion performed in conjunction with a contact cooling function helps to increase circulation, break up the fat deposits, hydrate the skin and provide overall rejuvenation throughout the skin tissue. These combined laser therapy functions contribute to the reduction of the appearance of cellulite dimples in the skin.

Treatable Areas

Triactive laser technology is regarded as safe and effective enough to treat virtually any part of the body able to accumulate cellulite. The bottom and thighs are the most common cellulite areas, but patients also seek triactive therapy for the midriff, upper arms, and even the face and neck. A smaller device was developed to treat the face and neck with triactive lasers, which has resulted in patients using it to also treat wrinkles, since its textural effects deliver smoother, more supple skin.

Effectiveness

Results vary from patient to patient. The patients who tested the laser technology for ABC News in 2005 reported that the treatment disappointingly resulted in little change. However, FDA approval and the reputation triactive has earned in Hollywood and other cosmopolitan markets provides evidence of effectiveness. According to Fitness Equipment & Health, triactive patients reported significant improvement after a few sessions of treatment, and claimed that the skin tightened and felt firmer.

Side Effects

Triactive treatment has no reported side effects and is regarded as completely safe, according to the FDA. "...First of all, this method is a whole lot concerning getting the proper facts on the difficulty of cellulite, or in my condition, orange skin behind. When you register to the 'Kick-Butt Cellulite Redux' package you'll also receive '.' Atlas, a credentialed personal trainer and physical fitness professional. This report has in-depth information on the newest cellulite reduction scams making the rounds, and rescued me from spending money on the hurtful Lypomassage treatment stores that just sprouted up where I live...". There is no pain during treatment and no downtime. It is common for patients to describe the session as a relaxing experience.

Cost

The average cost of triactive laser therapy is $150 per session. However, treatment providers recommend 12 to 20 sessions to be effective. Purchasing a series of sessions in one transaction will often decrease the price per session.

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