2. Dr. Patrick Treacy (IRL) Medical Director of Ailesbury Clinic Plastic Surgery Speaker:
3. “ An Evaluation of Cellulite” the past, present and future Dr. P. Treacy M.D. Medical Director Ailesbury Clinic Dublin Ireland
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13. 1. HEREDITY 2. HORMONAL - premenstrual syndrome, puberty, pregnancy, menopause, hormonal treatment 3. VENOUS and LYMPHATIC stasis 4. NUTRITION insufficient water intake - excess of sugars, fats 5. LACK of EXERCISE - sedentary occupation 6. NERVOUS SYSTEM - stress What are the Causes of Cellulite?
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35. Lipodissolve ® versus Liposuction 1 . More even pleasing contour is achieved 2 . Final adjustments can be made at the end 3 . No general anaesthetic required . 4 . Minimal bleeding and bruising 5 . Effective control of pain during/after the procedure 6 . Short recovery time following the procedure . 7 . Rapid return to work and normal activities . 8 . Tiny puncture points. No stitches . 9 . No hospital stay required 10 . Substantially lower cost
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37. The Bottom Line The amount of fat in the body is determined by an individuals eating and exercise habits The distribution of fat in the body is determined by heredity Endermology can temporarily help dimpling but it does not remove fat Only Liposuction and PPC can permanently remove fat
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42. Cellulite Treatment Fat clusters growing in chambers of connective tissue (septae) create cellulite phenomena Vela treatment destroys the fat by acceleration of metabolic process Improved skin appearance after 5-10 sessions
47. Oxygen Transport Coefficients in Water Hyperthermia increases diffusivity of oxygen and decreases skin viscosity delivering more oxygen from capillaries to mitochondrion 4.88x10 -5 0.467 60 3.99x10 -5 0.547 50 3.24x10 -5 0.653 40 1.97x10 -5 1.002 20 Diffusivity of O 2 [cm 2 /s] Viscosity of H 2 O [centipoises] Temperature O C
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51. Typical improvement curve (based on C. Lee M.D. data) Strong effect Saturating effect Moderate effect