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Cellulite treatment (cellulite massage) covers treatment programmes aimed at the uneven skin surface known as the orange-peel look. It usually combines deep mechanical massage, vacuum or roller devices, wrapping and topical products. Cellulite treatment can help improve the appearance temporarily; it does not get rid of cellulite itself.
Cellulite is a structural appearance created when the fat tissue under the skin is pushed upwards between the bands of connective tissue that hold it in place. It is seen in the great majority of women; it is not a disease and is not directly proportional to weight, and it can also appear in slim people. Genetics, hormonal factors and the structure of the connective tissue are decisive; in men it is much rarer because their connective tissue is arranged differently. It is most often noticed on the thighs, buttocks and abdomen, and the thinning of the skin with age can make it more visible.
Cellulite treatment is done lying on a table, with only the areas being worked on left uncovered; the thighs, buttocks, abdomen and upper arms are the areas most often treated. Although the sequence varies by venue, a typical session consists of these steps:
A single session mostly lasts 45-60 minutes; programmes with wrapping or a mask added take longer.
Rather than a single session, a course of 8-12 sessions, 1-2 times a week, is common for cellulite treatment. Once the course is complete, less frequent maintenance sessions can be scheduled to keep up the effect. Without regular exercise, a balanced diet and drinking enough water, the effect of the sessions remains limited; cutting down on long periods of sitting still should also be considered part of the programme.
Realistic expectations are the most important point in cellulite treatment. No treatment gets rid of cellulite permanently. Treatments can improve the appearance by temporarily increasing circulation and lymph flow, reducing fluid retention and temporarily firming the skin. The effect depends on keeping up the sessions and fades when you stop. Be cautious about programmes sold with the promise 'gets rid of it permanently' and about claims of results after a single session.
The deep mechanical massage and vacuum treatments used in cellulite treatment involve noticeable pressure and can cause bruising; the pressure is adjusted by talking it through with the therapist. In the following cases the treatment is not given or a doctor's approval is required:
If you have been diagnosed with lymphoedema, you need lymphatic drainage carried out on a doctor's referral instead of these programmes.
Cellulite treatment is often confused with treatments that have similar names or form part of the programme:
| Treatment | Method | Aim |
|---|---|---|
| Cellulite treatment | Mechanical massage, devices, wrapping and products combined | Temporary improvement in appearance over a course of sessions |
| Anti-cellulite massage | Deep, brisk massage by hand, without devices | Corresponds to the massage part of cellulite treatment |
| Lymphatic drainage massage | Very light, rhythmic, directional touch | Aimed at fluid build-up; for lymphoedema, on a doctor's referral |
| Body mask | The product is left on under a wrap | Moisture and softness; does not slim |
Some centres also add device treatments such as cavitation or radiofrequency to cellulite treatment; in that case the programme calls for a different assessment from treatment done by hand.
The price of cellulite treatment varies according to whether it is booked as a single session or as a course, whether devices are used, the length of the session, whether wrapping and products are added, and the type of venue; with course packages the cost per session usually falls. For details, see the guide to what determines spa prices. The venues on the site offering cellulite treatment are spread across hotel spas, day spas and wellness centres in Istanbul and Ankara; at these venues the treatment sits alongside a wide massage menu. Before booking, it helps to clarify the following:
No. No treatment removes cellulite permanently. Treatments can improve its appearance by boosting circulation, reducing oedema and temporarily firming the skin; the effect depends on keeping up the sessions and fades once you stop.
Rather than a single session, a course of 8-12 sessions, 1-2 times a week, is common. Once the course is complete, monthly maintenance sessions are recommended to keep up the effect. Without regular exercise, a balanced diet and enough water, the effect of the sessions remains limited.
Deep mechanical massage and vacuum treatments involve noticeable pressure and can cause temporary bruising on sensitive skin. The discomfort should never be unbearable; the pressure is adjusted by talking it through with your specialist. If you take blood thinners, the risk of bruising is higher, so let them know.
Cellulite is not directly linked to weight. It is a structural appearance caused by fat beneath the skin pushing through bands of connective tissue; genetics, hormonal factors and the structure of the connective tissue are what determine it. It is seen in the great majority of women and is not a disease.
It is not done, or requires a doctor's approval, in cases of advanced varicose veins, a history of deep vein thrombosis, bleeding disorders, use of blood thinners, pregnancy and active skin problems. If you have been diagnosed with lymphoedema, you should turn to lymphatic drainage carried out on a doctor's referral instead of these programmes.
Regular exercise, a balanced diet and drinking enough water are an essential part of the programme. It is recommended that you avoid sitting still for long periods and add exercises that support circulation in the legs. On their own, without lifestyle support, the sessions give limited results.
The most common are vacuum and roller devices, which lift the skin with suction and move it with rotating heads. Some centres also add treatments such as cavitation or radiofrequency to the programme. Before the session, ask which device will be used, whether the practitioner has been trained on it and whether there is any reason it might not suit your health.
The smoothing seen straight after a session is largely temporary and comes from reduced fluid retention (oedema). Changes in appearance usually become more noticeable in the later sessions of the course; judging the result before the course is complete can be misleading. Measurements or photos taken at the start make it easier to track the change objectively.
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