Circular infographic with text stating that more than 80% of women worldwide suffer from cellulite.

How does cellulite form?

As fat cells increase, they push up against the skin. Tough, long connective cords pull down. This creates an uneven surface or dimpling, often referred to as cellulite. Cellulite is a very common, harmless skin condition that causes lumpy, dimpled flesh on the thighs, hips, buttocks and abdomen

Skin without cellulite

Skin with cellulite

Comparison of skin layers before and after treatment showing skin with reduced acne or blemishes, with more even skin surface.

Grading the appearance of cellulite

Chart showing four grades of skin dimpling, from Grade 0 with no dimpling to Grade 3 with dimpling visible when standing and lying down.
Diagram of the human body showing nerve pathways and points of neural stimulation.
Diagram illustrating how atomic nuclei are arranged in a diamond lattice structure.
Illustration of a double helix DNA strand made of black and white dots on a transparent background.
Diagram of a DNA double helix structure with helix strands composed of alternating white and black dots.

The lymphatic system

Encouraging lymph to flow towards regional nodes is key to the effectiveness of Vari-Pad technology.

Lymph flows back from the periphery, against gravity, towards regional lymph nodes (glands) along known anatomical pathways.

Mapping these pathways, higher Vari-Pads push lymph towards lower and lower still pads to encourage directional flow into the regional nodes and thereafter, to join the blood back to the heart.

Simultaneously, the pads, in conjunction with the apparel’s compressive element are demonstrated to improve the skin’s micro-vascular flow.

Graduated compression apparels, with Vari-Pads, result in further effect over simple compression apparels.

Diagram of human body showing lymph flow towards nodes.

The lymphatic system

Encouraging lymph to flow towards regional nodes is key to the effectiveness of Vari-Pad technology.

Lymph flows back from the periphery, against gravity, towards regional lymph nodes (glands) along known anatomical pathways.

Mapping these pathways, higher Vari-Pads push lymph towards lower and lower still pads to encourage directional flow into the regional nodes and thereafter, to join the blood back to the heart.

Simultaneously, the pads, in conjunction with the apparel’s compressive element are demonstrated to improve the skin’s micro-vascular flow.

Graduated compression apparels, with Vari-Pads, result in further effect over simple compression apparels.