Objective tone, the most effective strategies

With the arrival of summer, the desire to regain a more toned and harmonious silhouette becomes more urgent. Although it may seem late, there are last-minute strategies to combat localised fat deposits, redefine the shape and improve skin firmness. To help, aesthetic medicine offers targeted treatments and advanced technologies that stimulate tissue metabolism, tone the skin and improve circulation, resulting in a smoother, lighter body. This is complemented by home treatments that, if performed consistently, give good results.

For an intensive and customised action, the aesthetic doctor can combine different techniques according to individual needs. A very effective treatment to stimulate microcirculation, improve tissue oxygenation and combat leg heaviness is carboxytherapy. 'This method uses medical carbon dioxide administered subcutaneously,' explains Dr Melissa Villanueva of Domus Clinica Regenerativa in Milan. "It favours vasodilation, improves lymphatic drainage and visibly reduces localised adiposity, also helping to improve cellulite and the signs of poor circulation. The session is quick, about 15 minutes, well tolerated and gives an immediate sense of lightness. Results are consolidated with a cycle of at least 10 sessions, twice a week. In synergy, to speed up the results, radiofrequency can be combined to tone and firm the tissues.

Alma is a complete solution for body contouring. "It is an advanced radiofrequency that combines deep thermal action of up to 20 mm with a lymphatic drainage massage, improving skin elasticity and reducing water retention," the specialist continues. "The device also has a focused ultrasound handpiece that acts directly on the fat cells, breaking the membrane and facilitating the elimination of excess fat. It is able to give greater tissue tone, even in areas such as the arms and abdomen. The treatment is painless, non-invasive and suitable even in summer for visible results after just a few sessions. ". Endospheres technology, on the other hand, is based on a compression-vibration system that uses a roller composed of 55 silicone spheres, capable of exerting modulated pressure on the tissues. 'This deep massage stimulates the blood and lymphatic circulation, reactivates the microcirculation and encourages the drainage of excess fluids,' explains Villanueva. 'At the same time, it improves muscle tone and combats skin laxity. It is indicated for those who want to sculpt their legs, buttocks and abdomen, with a visible effect after just a few sessions. The treatment is pleasant, involves no recovery time and is suitable for even the most sensitive skin".

Regaining tone and lightness is not only a matter of treatments in the institute. Remise en forme also begins at home, with home treatments that are increasingly targeted, effective and supported by cosmetological research. The important thing is that it is a daily gesture. Collistar, a specialist in body treatments, has improved the formula of Anti-Cellulite Sublimating Cryo-Gel, thanks to the association of special cryotherapy molecules that have a triple effectiveness: lifting, smoothing and reshaping. Cell Rewind by DIBI MILANO, on the other hand, is a 21-day anti-cellulite shock programme, composed of three synergic products: Detox Draining Gel for the microcirculation, Remodelling Destock Emulsion to combat orange peel skin, and Smoothing Elasticising Cream for greater firmness. For the abdominal area, Matt Sculpted Abs is indicated, enriched with Abdo-Dual Complex, a pool of active ingredients that counteracts the appearance of slack skin and redefines the abdominal profile. On the supplement side: Cellu-Dren Complex by Germaine de Capuccini - Perfect Forms, practical single-dose sticks based on plant extracts (guarana, horsetail, green tea, butcher's broom and chicory) designed to promote fluid drainage and reduce the feeling of heavy legs. Slim & Shape Food Supplements by Eterea Cosmesi Naturale promotes the drainage of body fluids, while red vine helps microcirculation and centella asiatica counteracts cellulite imperfections. Finally, the combo of Cosmetici Magistrali Dermolipid cream and supplement. The Body Cream with Centella Asiatica and Caffeine, stimulates lipid metabolism and improves skin firmness, while the supplement Dermolipid Oral helps stimulate lipid metabolism and contributes to body weight balance.