Shockwave therapy is an acoustic wave; compressed air (not electricity) that allows for lipolysis (death of fat cells) under a fluid medium such as the body to help reduce fat deposits under the skin. This results in the reduction of fat cells and smoothing of the subcutaneous layer, resulting a smoothing and slimming self. 

Important proteins in the skin such as collagen and elastin get stimulated for greater production, as well as remodelling of pre-existing proteins to promote healthier, tighter, and smoother skin.