A New Treatment For Smoother, Firmer Skin
Dimpled or uneven skin is a nagging problem for millions of women, including those who work hard to keep fit. With Acoustic Wave Therapy™ (AWT), women can achieve smoother skin in the areas where skin dimpling commonly forms — the thighs, buttocks, abdomen and arms.
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How AWT Treats Skin Dimpling
While dimpled skin can be traced to genetics, hormones and lifestyle, the problem’s immediate cause is the accumulation of lipids in the fat cells. Swelling from lipid accumulation exerts pressure on the circulatory system, causing a slowdown both in the intake of nutrients and the drainage of waste products. Poor exchanges lead to a gradual stiffening of the connective tissue, which shortens as it stiffens, pulling the skin down. At the same time, the clusters of enlarged fat cells pull the skin up. The consequence of this push/pull mechanism is the appearance of dimpling.
Physicians have long used acoustic pulses to help patients ease the pain associated with poor circulation and stiff joints and tendons. AWT has adapted this technology to improve the appearance of the skin.
Patients are treated twice per week for three weeks, with sessions generally requiring less than a half hour. Additional treatments are necessary for some patients. Patients should also consider maintenance session once every three months after completing the program.
Frequently Asked Questions: Acoustic Wave Therapy
How does Acoustic Wave Therapy™ work?
AWT™ mechanically vibrates connective tissue in affected areas of the body, improving the skin's appearance by
- causing the connective tissue to stretch, which increases its elasticity;
- producing localized edema that increases vascularization (the organic process whereby body tissue develops capillaries), ensuring better exchanges to the connective tissue;
- producing a reaction that triggers the release of mediators, creating broblastic proliferation leading to a new, thickened band of collagen being deposited in the upper and mid portions of the skin.
How was Acoustic Wave Therapy™ developed?
Physicians have long used acoustic pulses to help patients ease the pain associated with poor circulation and stiff joints and tendons. Acoustic Wave Therapy™ (AWT™), has adapted this technology to improve the appearance of the skin.
What results are achieved with the Acoustic Wave Therapy™ program?
Visible firming and smoothing of the skin is evident in before-and-after photos. Initial clinical study results show that AWT™ patients typically experience:
- improvement in skin texture
- improvement in skin elasticity
- dermal firming
What do doctors have to say about AWT?
Dr. Bill Johnson, who owns the Prevention First medical spa in Dallas, was the first U.S. physician to use AWT™ in his aesthetic medicine practice, beginning in Spring 2006. He conducted clinical tests and has now fully integrated AWT™ in his practice.
Says Johnson, “My patients have seen dramatic results from AWT™. Women who have tried everything — from diet and exercise to various over-the-counter remedies — have seen results for the first time from AWT™. I’ve literally had patients come into my office with tears in their eyes to thank me for introducing them to this treatment.”
