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How Do You Get Rid of Cellulite on Your Legs – Reducing Cellulite

Published: May 19, 2022
Last Updated: September 20th, 2023
Read Time: 5 Minutes
Category: Patients

Not everyone who gains weight has cellulite. That’s because cellulite is associated with fat deposits, but the two terms aren’t synonymous. The skin contains numerous fibrous collagen bands that connect to the muscle to hold it in place. Occasionally, these connectors weaken or lose their elasticity in certain areas, allowing the fat lobules to push outward, creating the dimpled appearance typical of cellulite. 

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How Common is Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia after Coolsculpting?

Published: May 9, 2022
Last Updated: October 22nd, 2024
Read Time: 6 Minutes
Category: Patients

When considering CoolSculpting®, paradoxical adipose hyperplasia is a major side effect you need to know about before making a final decision. Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia, or PAH, is a severe reaction that your body can have to the fat reduction process and can lead to lasting severe deformations of the skin and surrounding tissue.

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Foods to Avoid for Successful Weight Loss

Published: January 5, 2022
Last Updated: October 13th, 2023
Read Time: 6 Minutes
Category: Patients

You’re probably already aware that eating more calories than you burn leads to weight gain. And, of course, the reverse is true. If you cut your calorie consumption to below the amount you burn, you’ll lose weight. But did you also realize that the types of food you eat can also cause you to gain or lose weight?

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Consider Non-Invasive Weight Loss Treatments First!

Published: December 28, 2021
Last Updated: September 26th, 2023
Read Time: 5 Minutes
Category: Patients

You should consider laser fat reduction, which is often referred to as laser lipo. This is a painless, effective, non-surgical procedure that works.