Acoustic wave therapy (AWT) is a non-invasive, long-term method for treating cellulite. It uses ultrasonic waves to break down fibrous tissue and relax the septa, allowing fat cells to naturally fall back into a smoother contour. This type of therapy is used for many problems, such as Achilles tendonitis, kidney stones, other soft tissue disorders, and skin tightening. AWT produces a pressure wave that passes through the skin and fat to impact fibrous septa.
It sends strong mechanical shockwaves into deeper tissues through the skin. Cavitation, which is volatile gas bubbles produced in tissues by shock waves, ultrasound waves or radio frequency waves, may also damage fat cells. Unlike many cosmetic treatments, AWT does not destroy any tissue but accelerates the body's natural healing process from the multiple problems that contribute to cellulite. The biggest advantage of acoustic wave therapy is that it doesn't cause any pain.
However, if you're thin, it can produce an unpleasant sensation at points above your bones. AWT is divided into three parts: before, during and after the process. A study on the effectiveness of AWT concluded that applying the radial (superficial) and flat (deep and focused) forms of this technology reduced fat, but the change was not statistically significant. AWT is a unique non-invasive treatment for cellulite reduction, improving skin texture & body tone and contour.
It provides a two-sided approach to cellulite removal by stimulating metabolic processes and improving the elasticity of connective tissue for cosmetic use. A research paper titled Anti-Fibrosclerotic Effects of Shockwave Therapy on Lipedema and Cellulite described how ESWT could help the body remove lipid peroxidation (LPO) products from cellulite tissues.
