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Cellulite and Wrinkles

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Cellulite is simply a layer of fat beneath the skin, which appears bumpy or uneven when it pushes against connective tissue under the skin and causes skin to pucker. Often appearing on the buttocks, lower limbs, and abdomen, cellulite is much more prevalent in women than in men and can be very hard to minimize.

Shockwave therapy can be applied to both cellulite and wrinkles, helping to smooth the skin and reduce imperfections. When applied to areas of cellulite or wrinkles, shockwave therapy disrupts the connect tissue layer, firming and smoothing the skin. Shockwave treatment also improves cell membrane permeability, vascularization and circulation, and initiates an inflammatory response in the skin. This in turn leads to thicker, more elastic skin, giving noticeable improvement to skin's texture!  Additionally, there is a reduction in the thickness of the fat layer. 

It was during a treatment process for female athletes that the improvements in cellulite appearance were discovered by accident. A number of female athletes were undergoing treatment for torn and strained hamstrings with shockwave and during follow up sessions it was noted by the practitioners that a remarkable improvement in the appearance of cellulite and skin tightening occurred. Obviously at this stage there was an absence of scientific proof to justify these claims only the assertion of the patients.
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Now there is many studies that have been done.  One 2010 study showed a difference between treated and untreated legs was statistically significant with regard to depressions, elevations, roughness and elasticity after the first follow-up visit.  A second study showed a significant improvement in Cellulite Severity Score.  In the third row of pictures you can see three examples of this.  In the picture on the left side: the Cellulite Severity Score went from 15 to 7 in a female patient suffering from cellulite before and 3 months after 6 sessions of shockwave therapy.  In the middle picture: the Cellulite Severity Score went from 12 to 2 in a female patient suffering from cellulite before and 3 months after 6 sessions of shockwave therapy.  In the picture on the right hand side: the Cellulite Severity Score went from 10 to 6 in a female patient suffering from cellulite before and 3 months after 6 sessions of shockwave therapy.  Interestingly, in this study only 2000 shocks were administered per session and no V-actor head was used following the treatment.  At Granville physio we have access to the V-actor treatment head to further help create your desired changes.

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Location

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Located behind the Safeway at the intersection of Granville Street and 70th Street, our brand new clinic offers ample free parking and easy access from southbound lanes on Granville or off of 70th between the Royal Bank and BC Liqour store. We provide shockwave therapy for Vancouver and Richmond, including the Dunbar, Kerrisdale, Oakridge, and Marpole neighborhoods.

Contact Us

Shockwave Therapy Vancouver @ Granville Physio
8501 Saskatchewan Lane
Vancouver, BC  V6P-0C7
Phone: 604-630-0108

​Email: [email protected]


​Hours
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Monday: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
​Wednesday:  7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday:  7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday: 
7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
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  • What is Shockwave?
  • Conditions Shockwave Treats
    • Upper Extremities >
      • Shoulder
      • Elbow
      • Hand
    • Lower Extremities >
      • Hip
      • Knee and Thigh
      • Ankle and Foot
    • Back and Neck
    • Aesthetics
    • Other
  • Team
  • Testimonials
  • Contact
  • Blog