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The Endermologie® Story

Treatments for cellulite remained largely unsuccessful because they only targeted the appearance of cellulite. It took an engineer to point out that the surface dimpling was a symptom and not a cause. Banishing the bumps would require a deep acting treatment of some sort.

Louis Paul Guitay, a young engineer in southern France, was badly burned in a car accident. During his long and painful recovery, he discovered that physical therapy sessions varied according to the time of day. Afternoon massages of burned skin tissue were not as effective as morning massages. The therapist's hands grew tired and he became less consistent after performinng numerous massage sessions earlier in the day.

Guitay's engineering expertise coupled with his perceptive discoveries produced "Endermologie®." a mechanized, computer-controlled massage procedure using a hand-held device with two rollers for the message and a suction device used to lift the skin. This combination creates a symmetrical skin-fold. The skin gently folds and unfolds under the continuous action of the rollers, allowing for smooth and regulated deep tissue mobilization. As the viscosity of the subcutaneous fat layer decreases, blood flow and lymphatic drainage increase, facilitating the elimination of excess fluid and metabolites, while improving overall cellular function. In English this means, it helps break damaged collagen and smooth out undamaged collagen while improving circulation and waste removal.

Although originally Endermologie® was created to deal with the medical problems suffered by its inventor, it wasn't long before everyone involved in creating the first commercial version of the machine, the Cellu M6, realized that the technique was actually making the trial patients look better. It was extraordinary for combating cellulite and for removing local fat in a relatively short time frame. The patients unexpectedly achieved a more contoured and slender silhouette. It also helped each patient enjoy a wellness and a general improvement of the whole body. In short, this machine designed for physical therapy enhanced physical beauty and subsequently began to be used it for cellulite reduction treatment in addition to its original purpose.

Endermologie® was pioneered by LPG Systems in France over a decade ago. Since then, Endermologie® was the first treatment to be FDA approved for temporarily reducing the appearance of cellulite. Its safety and efficacy have been the subject of several clinical trials and ongoing research has established its positive results. Needless to say, Endermologie® has received extensive coverage on TV and in the print media.

Endermologie® is non-surgical and non-invasive.

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