Triactive Cellulite treatment

The First FDA Cleared Laser for Cellulite Treatment

“Triactive is a major advancement in the treatment of cellulite.”

-Daniel Man, M.D.

What is Cellulite?

This term refers to the dimpled appearance of the skin that occurs on hips, thighs and buttocks. This appearance is much more common in women due to the differences in the way fat, muscle, and connective tissue are distributed in men and women’s skin. The American Academy of Dermatology reports that at least 80% of women have cellulite. Currently, more than 45 million women in the U.S between the ages of 20 and 50 who suffer from this condition.

What are the causes?

The different types of cellulite include: edematous, adipose, interstitial, fibrous or localized adiposity. The causes of cellulite include: genetics, hormonal, vascular, lack of exercise, stress, poor nutrition, digestive disorders and systemic diseases.

What does TRIACTIVE treat cellulite?

TRIACTIVE is the only laser FDA approved for cellulite treatment. It has 3 mechanisms of action in one device:

• Physical: Laser: Six diode laser system that penetrates skin to loosen and break up cellulite fat cells and stimulate collagen production.

• Thermal: Cryotherapy cooling system for maximum comfort and no downtime

• Mechanical: Rhythmic Micro Mechanical Massage to aspirate skin and enhance microcirculation and lymphatic drainage.

WHAT are the indications for the TRIACTIVE?

• Cellulite which appears as a “cottage cheese” lumps under the skin

• Pre liposuction: To ease the surgical procedure

• Post-liposuction: To assist with contouring

• Facial Smoothing and Tightening

• Body Smoothing

• Enhancement of microcirculation

• Therapeutic micro massage

- Adipose lymphatic drainage

What parts of the body can be treated with the TRIACTIVE?

• Thighs and buttocks

• Upper arms and neck

• Tightening of the love handles

• Abdomen

• Provides noticeable results before and after liposuction, breast augmentation, abdominoplasty and others.

Is the TRIACTIVE painful?

Patieints report no pain and a feeling similar to “having a massage”. Part of this sensation is due to increase in circulation.

How long does it take?

Typically it is done in a series of about 10 to 15 treatments to a given area. These can be spaced as closely as 3 times per week, or once per week.

How soon will I notice effects from the TRIACTIVE?

Your individual results can depend on several factors: The number of areas being treated, your age and general condition and the number of treatments. Typically patients see noticeable improvements after six to eight treatments.

How often can I have a complete series of TRIACTIVE treatments?

Normally, the series can be done annually with follow-up monthly maintenance treatments. If you have experienced weight reduction, a change in your body fat composition (and need additional tightening) or are having other areas of your body treated, you may want to consider miniseries of treatments.