SMOOTHSHAPES™ BY ELEMÉ MEDICAL
“RESHAPE THE WAY YOU VIEW CELLULITE TREATMENT”
Sadick Dermatology, Park Avenue, NYC-May 21st
Text, J. Ecochard,
Frankly, we don’t obsess about cellulite (we know-we’re like one of the few-‘cause 85% of women have it).
However, any invite to hear our gal pal, dermatologist guru, we totally worship her - Dr. Cherly Karcher who practices with the Sadick Group-talk about an effective, FDA approved treatment for the orange peel like dimples in our lives and on our bodies-get’s a
WE’RE IN response.
So on a Thursday before the long weekend, we found ourselves sipping glasses of bubbly (a no-no?!?)-in a packed office with editorial types. All of us clung to every syllable of Dr. Karcher’s explanation of what SmoothShapes™ is and does--- wanting oh so much to BELIEVE.
What it is exactly is a “unique combination of laser and dynamic therapy, in addition to contoured rollers and suction.” Meaning, a ten-minute per area gentle massage (manual manipulation and vacuum, mechanically delivered)…that positions and “evacuates” the skin for the- don’t feel it- laser and light combo that penetrates the dermis- “liquefying” the fat cells.
What it does is “improve engorged adipocytes and fibrotic fibrous septae (cellulite) through a proprietary technology called “Photomology™.”
Well, we were given copies of the clinical studies loaded with big words-that document SmoothShapes™ effectiveness via the aforementioned Photomology™ - and it’s all on Elemé Medical’s website (www.smoothshapes.com) complete with an embedded YouTube video.
Suffice to say that the roller like device specifically impacts tissue components responsible for the appearance of cellulite-and without any yech side effects like broken capillaries etc. Visible results, we’re told, usually show up in a month of twice weekly treatments.
The bottom line cost (around $2000 for multiple treatments) won’t dissuade those who live by the pool or on the beach. For us, we were loving the massage.
The immediately smidgen of a smoother appearance of our jambes-was just another plus!!!!
Images of SmoothShapes™ President and CEO Nancy Briefs with machine and Dr. Cheryl Karcher