Shockwave- Arms
What is Shockwave?
Shockwave therapy promotes fat breakdown, collagen formation, and lymphatic drainage. Shockwave therapy is administered by pressing a probe against regions of cellulite; when the probe passes over the area, it generates Radial Waves through the skin.
SIGNS YOU’RE A SHOCKWAVE CANDIDATE
here are a number of different reasons why people have shockwave therapy. It is effective for anyone looking to achieve the following goals:
- Reducing cellulite
- Supporting lymphatic drainage
- Reduced pain
- Tightening the skin
- Tackling stretch marks
- Addressing stubborn pockets of fat
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Slight to mild discomfort during the procedure.
- Sore that is similar after doing muscle workouts.
RESULTS
- Improve skin tone, elasticity, and skin thickness by collagen stimulation
- Decrease the subcutaneous fat cell size by lipolysis, thus decreasing the fat pockets causing cellulite
- Improve local circulation and lymphatic drainage to decrease swelling and inflammation
- Stimulate healing and collagen production
CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Pregnant
- Breastfeeding
- High blood pressure (uncontrolled)
- Diabetes (uncontrolled)
- Keloid scarring
- Have a Heart condition
- Have a pacemaker or defibrillator
- having an infection
- having open growth plates or metal pins
- receiving treatment for a malignant tumor
| Duration | Interval | Recommended Sessions |
|
10 to 20 minutes |
3 to 4 weeks |
5 to 8 sessions |
POST TREATMENT
- Refrain from ANY alcohol consumption for 2 – 3 days following your treatments.
- Avoid eating 2 hours prior to and 1 hour after your treatmen
- Diet: Follow a low carb, low starch, low sugar diet for best results.
Treatment Procedures
Assessment
Preparing the shockwave parameters and settings
The Shockwave device will be applied to the target area with slight pressure.
