Accent XL cellulite treatment - what are the side effects?

Accent XL is a radiofrequency device used to treat wrinkles, lax skin, and for body contouring/fat reduction.  It is FDA approved for the treatment of wrinkles and rhytides.  It has an excellent safety profile.  You can expect to have redness of the skin which should resolve within an hour or two after the treatment.  There can be some swelling, which is usually mild and also very short-term (up to about 24 hours).  There have been reports of burns, but this would be an extremely rare occurence.  I have personally never seen this happen after performing many hundreds of these treatments over the past year.  The skin temperature is monitored during the procedure, and if you feel uncomfortably hot, you should advise the practitioner doing your treatment so they can cool your skin if needed.  The treatment should not be done over areas where there is any type of implanted metal - such as large metal dental implants, or surgical metal implants, as the metal can become heated by the radiofrequency energy and damage the surrounding tissue. Overall, Accent XL is very safe, and effective.  It offers a great treatment option for patients who desire body contouring, cellulite treatment, skin tightening, or treatment for wrinkles and lax skin without surgery.

I had the Accent XL procedure done 6 days ago, combined with Mesotherapy. I was extremely uncomfortable, and am still experiencing swelling, redness, and tenderness. I had the procedures done on my stomach, belly area. I have what feels like 2 rolls where it feels like water has built up and remained. I feel swollen. I used ice packs the day after the procedures due to extreme uncomfort, swelling, tenderness, as well as, ibuprofen. 6 days later, i'm still showing signs of redness, tenderness, and swelling. Any suggestions?

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