At least 80% of women experience cellulite in their lifetime. Given the variety of biological and lifestyle factors that contribute to the development of cellulite, this number is not surprising. By understanding what causes cellulite, women can combat it at the source and prevent its further development.

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Understanding cellulite not as an inflammation of the cells but rather a chronic-degenerative dysfunction of connective tissue is the first step you must take before diagnosing the severity of your clients’ conditions and identifying the proper treatment measures. But what’s next? Though traditional treatment methods — including electrolipolysis, ultrasound therapy, laser therapy, low voltage electric current, mesotherapy and endermologie — abound in the market, the truth is that many of them are one dimensional and thus marginally effective at tackling the root issues at hand. These traditional methods are only useful in treating topical symptoms and have no way of detecting cellulite below the surface that may be invisible to the naked eye. As it turns out, the most effective technique to pinpoint cellulite in its earliest stages is the use of contact thermography, a diagnostic technology to accurately and precisely target cellulite in its earliest (non-visible) stages and disrupt its manifestation.

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From light therapy to stem cell technology, cryotherapy to thermal shock, non-invasive, anti-aging technology abounds in today’s wellness marketplace. Some methods have been proven to be more effective than others. Yet while the benefits of cryoliposis have produced promising results it’s a one-dimensional treatment. Researchers find that contrast therapy, or thermal shock, produces multiple benefits from killing fat cells to reversing the signs of aging than any other treatment. For estheticians and spa owners seeking science-backed tools not requiring medical oversight to help their clients see faster and more noticeable results in the mirror, here is what you should know about how thermal shock works and why researchers are so excited about this emerging anti-aging technology.

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Cellulite, from the French word cellule, which means “small cell,” is not only an unsightly condition that affects more than 80 percent of postpubertal women, but is a veritable pathology: an alteration of the topography of the skin that in medical literature is sometimes referred to as “edematous fibrosclerotic panniculopathy.” Visually, cellulite is often described as “dimpling” or having the texture of an “orange peel.” It mostly affects the upper side of the thighs (near the upper extremity of the femur) as well as the buttocks, the inside of the knees and inner thighs, the arms, and the upper part of the legs. For estheticians and spa owners who work with their clients on finding longer-term, lasting treatments for cellulite, it’s critical to first understand the complexities of cellulite before learning what works — and what doesn’t — about various treatment options on the market.

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Estheticians, massage therapists and spa owners are constantly looking for new ways to offer clients cutting-edge beauty and wellness technology. Thermal shock provides a novel approach to cryotherapy weight loss, body contouring and whole-body health. Localized cryotherapy is a form of accelerated icing where the body is exposed to cold temperatures for five to thirty minutes. The benefits of this form of cryotherapy range from improved skin tone through collagen stimulation, reduced inflammation and a reduction in fat cells. However, researchers are now finding that contrast therapy — or thermal shock, which employs both quick cycles of heat and cold — may actually be more effective for one’s health and physical appearance, especially in the case of fat loss.

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