Not uncommon to many other life-changing inventions, Acoustic Wave Therapy for the treatment of cellulite and skin tightening was

discovered by accident. Creators, Storz Medical Ag, have been the world market leaders in the supply of and development of technology in the shock wave field since 1987. Their multi million dollar Lithotripsy equipment for the treatment and disintegration of kidney stones can be found in many major hospitals throughout the world.

Through continued extensive research it was discovered that the process could also provide excellent results in pain management for calcifications and soft tissue issues, such as: Shoulder pain, Tennis or Golfers Elbow, Patellar Tendonitis (jumpers knee), Shin pain / Tibial Stress Syndrome, Achilles tendon pain, Heel pain (Heel Spurs), Chronic neck, shoulder and back pain and Muscle tension caused by painful muscular nodules (trigger points)


The Discovery

It was during a treatment process for female athletes that the improvements in cellulite appearance were discovered by accident. A number of female athletes were undergoing treatment for torn and strained hamstrings with Acoustic Wave Therapy and despite the original complaint being successfully resolved the patients kept returning for further treatment, it was during these follow up sessions that it is was revealed to the practitioner that they were noticing a remarkable improvement in the appearance of cellulite and skin tightening. Obviously at this stage there was an absence of scientific proof to justify these claims only the assertion of the patients.

The comments were relayed to Storz Medical who then commissioned scientific studies with reportedly truly remarkable results, not only in cellulite treatment but also in skin tightening and circumference reduction. The results achieved can clearly be seen in the Before and After Cellulite Treatment Diagram and the Under Arm Skin Tightening Diagram