Shockwave Body Contouring & Cellulite (STORZ)

Shockwave body contouring uses a STORZ acoustic-wave device to deliver pulses of mechanical energy into the skin and underlying tissue. These pressure waves are associated with improved local blood flow and lymphatic activity and with a stimulating effect on the connective tissue, which is why the treatment is used to help smooth the dimpled appearance of cellulite and to support body-contouring goals on areas such as the abdomen and thighs. At…

A session typically lasts around twenty to thirty minutes depending on the area, and most people describe the sensation as a tolerable tapping or vibration. There is essentially no downtime — you can return to normal activities immediately, and mild temporary redness is the most that is usually seen. Because the effect builds with repetition, shockwave therapy is delivered as a course of sessions spaced over several weeks rather than as a single…