Understanding

What are cellulite and orange-peel skin?

Cellulite and orange-peel skin are among the most common concerns in the salon. They correspond to a change in the tissue beneath the skin: fat cells, water and supporting fibres become irregularly organised, giving the skin's surface its dimpled look, especially on the thighs, hips, buttocks and stomach.

Test du pincement sur la cuisse révélant l’aspect peau d’orange et la cellulite
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Adipose cellulite

Fairly soft and painless, it is linked to localised fat storage. It is mostly visible when the skin is pinched.

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Watery cellulite

Associated with water retention and sluggish circulation, it often comes with a feeling of heavy legs and swelling.

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Fibrous cellulite

Older and denser, it is well established: the tissues are less supple and orange-peel skin is visible even without pinching.

In practice, these forms often combine. That is why a single approach is not always enough: the professional's role is to observe, analyse and build a protocol suited to each client.

The causes

Why does cellulite set in?

Orange-peel skin can be linked to several factors, which often add up: tissue quality, retention, lack of tone, skin laxity or stubborn areas.

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Hormones

Hormonal changes promote localised storage and water retention, which explains why cellulite affects the vast majority of women, whatever their figure.

02

Circulation

Sluggish venous and lymphatic circulation promotes water retention, heavy legs and watery cellulite.

03

Lifestyle

A sedentary lifestyle, prolonged standing or sitting, an unbalanced diet, stress and lack of sleep all sustain the phenomenon.

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Tissue quality

Over time, the supporting fibres stiffen and the skin loses tone: areas become set and the dimpled look becomes more pronounced.

The STARVAC answer

Stretching Cellulaire®, a unique method

Natural, non-invasive technologies to work on cellulite, orange-peel skin and firmness, with a protocol tailored to each client.

Soin cellulite et peau d’orange en institut par Stretching Cellulaire® STARVAC
Next-generation Stretching Cellulaire®

Powered by HyperPulse® technology

An exclusive, gentle and effective mechanical method to work the skin and tissues in a targeted way.

Visibly smooth orange-peel skin and irregularities
Work on stubborn areas: thighs, hips, buttocks, stomach, knees
Regain a feeling of lightness and firmer-looking skin
A comfortable, natural and non-invasive treatment
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What makes the difference with STARVAC is being able to offer truly personalised care. We don't just talk about cellulite: we analyse the client, her priority areas, her skin quality and her goals. This lets us build more coherent courses and better explain the protocol in the treatment room.

Sabrina Saura · STARVAC partner professional
Soin Stretching Cellulaire® HyperPulse® sur la cuisse contre la cellulite en institut
The treatment
Aspect peau d’orange sur les cuisses avant la cure STARVAC
Before
Aspect de la peau des cuisses après une cure de Stretching Cellulaire®
After

Real salon photos after a course of Stretching Cellulaire®. Results vary from person to person.

How it works

A personalised anti-cellulite course

The aim is not to offer a generic treatment, but a protocol tailored to each client's profile, priority areas and goals.

Test du pincement sur la cuisse révélant l’aspect peau d’orange et la cellulite
01

The assessment

The STARVAC DIAG® assessment helps understand the client's profile: water retention, body composition, priority areas.

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The protocol

The professional chooses the technologies and settings suited to the type of cellulite and skin quality.

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The course

Closely spaced sessions at first, then gradually spaced out depending on the client's progress and sensations.

04

Maintenance

Regular maintenance sessions extend the results over time.

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