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Best Cellulite Treatment? Lipomassage or Subcision

asked 6 months ago by 41843 in usa
Latest answer by C. Bob Basu, MD
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Tags: best, massage, options, subcision

lipomassage (endermologie)or subcision which one is the best treatment cellulite? thank you

10 answers to Best Cellulite Treatment? Lipomassage or Subcision

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Other choices are VelaSmooth or VelaShape or Venus Freeze

VelaSmooth and VelaShape came into the market a few years back, and are much superior to Endermologie. These two treatments have radio frequency and infrared, which allow the fat cells to open and release, and the rollers then smooth out the area. While the treatment isn't perfect, it is much more superior than Endermologie, which I think is oversold and underimpressive. Additionally, Venus Freeze is hitting the marketplace now and seems to have good results. I really wouldn't waste... more
F. Victor Rueckl, MD

Las Vegas Dermatologist
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Few effective options for cellulite treatment

Cellulite is caused by a number of factors, including the structure of the ligaments that tether the skin, abnormalities of the fat compartments, and thinning of the skin allowing the fat to bulge. The fact that it isn't a single cause makes it a very challenging condition to treat, and if there were a treatment that was truly effective, everyone would know about it. Endermologie and similar treatments can produce temporary effects, while subcision would produce more lasting results but... more
Richard Baxter, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Effective one time treatment for Cellulite

There is now a new FDA approved one-time definitive treatment for most types of cellulite. This procedure is called Cellulaze. It utilizes a 1440 nm wavelength Nd:YAG laser to accomplish 3 things: 1) melt away fat bulging out 2) break up fibrous septae (attachments) that create the indentations and 3) help thicken the dermis (skin) to prevent future recurrence. The office-based procedure can take between 60-90 minutes and can be completed under local or just IV... more
C. Bob Basu, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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The new Cellulaze Laser is probably the best new treatment for cellulite.

Cellulaze was recently approved as a new more permanent treatment of cellulite. This laser uses a sidefire 1440nm laser fiber to melt fat, release the cellulite bands and tighten the skin. I believe this will set the standard for cellulite treatments now and in the future.
Mark Taylor, MD

Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon
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Long term improvement of cellulite now possible.

There is finally a technology on the market which offers long term improvement in cellulite after only a single treatment. Cellulaze is the newest and most effective treatment for cellulite because it actually treats the three main components of cellulite: thinning skin fat herniating into the deep layer of skin fibrous bands which create dimples Cellulaze is the only treatment which addresses each of these problems.
Richard H. Fryer, MD

Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon
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Best Cellulite Treatment?

Neither of those treatments give predictable or long lasting effects. The FDA just approved the Cellulaze laser which has shown to reduce cellulite with one treatment. Results so far show that the improvement lasts at least a year or more.
Rigo Mendoza, MD

Tampa Plastic Surgeon
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Best cellulite treatment must be customized to the patient!

It is unfortunate that so many companies pray on patients looking for an easy cheap fix for cellulite. There is a repackaging of some old technology with a sexy name every month. Cellulite can be improved and it just depends on the type of cellulite a person has. Is it deep cellulite with abundant fat, or is it localized 'problem spots?' In general I recommend you avoid any technologies involving focused ultrasound or radio-frequency as Thermage and other... more
Rian Maercks, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Cellulite Treatment

As you can see, each person that answers that question will do so based on what they have in their office. All of the treatments work to some degree but none are perfect. In my office, we use the Accent which is dual layered radiofrequency. I decided on the radiofrequency after looking at all of the other technology. It works well for cellulite. The technology came from general surgery in which radiofrequency was used to "melt" cancer cells from the inside out. It does the same for... more
Jacob Freiman, MD

Miami Beach Plastic Surgeon
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New treatments for cellulite are on the way.

At the present time, Velashape is likely a better option for the temporary improvement of cellulite than lipomassage or subcision. For a single or very few dimples, some improvement can be achieved with subcision but long term correction is doubtful. In Canada, we have recently received approval for Cellulaze. This is a minimally invasive treatment that can address the tethering connective tissue and the bulging fat that distorts the surface. Studies have indicated a >80% improvement... more
Mathew C. Mosher, MD

Vancouver Plastic Surgeon
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Best cellulite treatment

We have found the best cellulite treatment to be the Accent laser. This is anradiofrequency device. As with so many treatments, they are not definitive, but do help considerably.
Brent Moelleken, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

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