Cellulite manifests as alterations in skin texture, often described as resembling an "orange peel" or a "mattress." It predominantly affects women, with 85-98% experiencing some degree of cellulite according to various studies (See our Cellulite Treatment page and our blog post titled "What Causes Cellulite").
The distribution and organization of fat differ between men and women due to variations in connective tissue fibers. In men, these fibers are largely parallel to the skin, resulting in less downward pulling of the skin by fat deposits and, consequently, smoother skin. In contrast, women's connective tissue fibers are oriented perpendicularly to the skin, causing the skin to be pulled downward, leading to an uneven surface.
AWT aims to counter this by utilizing pressure waves to disintegrate the collagen fibers responsible for pulling down the skin. This allows the tension in these bands to relax, thereby creating a smoother skin surface. Additionally, the therapy stimulates new collagen production, which helps mitigate the protrusion of fat beneath the skin.