How is Cellulite Treated?

One of the doctors mentioned cellulite appearing with loose skin that has lost its elasticity. Is their a procedure to "pull Up" or rid the loose skin and create a smooth appearance?

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Treatment for Cellulite

Thank you for your question. There are procedures that can improve the appearance of cellulite and possibly minimally tighten skin, but doesn't work well on loose skin. Surgery is the best option for skin laxity. I would recommend consulting and being treated under the supervision of a Board Certified Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon for best result and safest treatment options. I hope this helps.

Cellulaze Best for Cellulite Reduction

Cellulaze is the only minimally invasive laser procedure designed to attack the structure of cellulite beneath your skin. It delivers longer-lasting results after only one short treatment. It is the first and only cellulite laser treatment that treats the actual problems underneath the skin to deliver a proven longer-lasting result from just one simple treatment. Cellulaze is backed by many years of clinical research. Studies have shown it increases the thickness of your skin by 25% and the... more

Treatment for cellulite

I would recommend Cellulaze for the treatment of your cellulite. It is the only FDA-approved one time minimally invasive treatment for cellulite. Talk to a board-certified plastic surgeon that has experience with the procedure to find out more information. Good luck! Robert Kratschmer, MD

Cellulaze Procedure

Cellulaze promotes skin thickening and tightening resulting in tighter smoother skin. It uses laser energy under the epidermis to fight from under the skin. Results are long lasting.

Bruce Katz, MD

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New York Dermatologic Surgeon

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Consider Cellulaze

Cellulaze is the only FDA-approved treatment for cellulite. Cellulaze is a minimally invasive laser treatment that attacks the actual anatomic cause of cellulite. Although Cellulaze is minimally invasive, it is a surgical procedure that requires wearing a compression garment for 4-6 weeks. You are expected to have swelling and bruising for couple weeks. I do not think non-surgical procedures will give you a lasting result.

Cellulaze treats all of the irregularities associated with Cellulite including tightening of the skin.

Cellulaze is a carefully studied treatment to addresses all of the conditions that affect the appearance of cellulite. Fat bulges are reduced, fibrous bands are released and the skin is tightened.

Mark Taylor, MD

Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon

www.gatewaylasercenter.com

How to treat cellulite.

Cellulite is a problem of: thinning and inelastic skin fibrous bands which create dimples bulging fat Cellulite is treated by addressing each of those problems individually with the Cellulaze procedure. Other respondents claim the FDA study included only a single physician with only one year follow-up-- actually there were multiple physicians in the study and each showed their one year results to the FDA because that is what was required. I have personally... more

Cellulite can be improved but not cured

Cellulite or what is generally referred to as "cellulite" is a complex, multi-factorial problem and there have been many "cures" over the years that have not withstood the test of time. The most recent market offering is Cellulaze by Cynosure which was approved by FDA based on a limited study by one investigator looking at only one year results. I'm not sure that anyone can claim that this technology offers "definitive" treatment of cellulite. Also, in my... more

CELLULITE MAY RESPOND WELL TO A COMBINATION OF SUBCISION AND VOLUMIZERS

Very recently a laser device specifically designated for the treatment of cellulite has come to the marketplace. Unfortunately, I have a very healthy dose of skepticism about the true success of this new product for cellulite therapy.. Much hooplah is often made when a new laser or other energy-based device (radiofrequency, ultrasound) receives FDA clearance. Frequently, the public mistakes such clearance for FDA approval, the way medications require FDA approval before being released... more

Cellulite Treatment

I recommend Cellulaze for the definitive treatment for cellulite. Cellulaze utilizes a 1440 nm wavelength 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 procedure can take between 60-90 minutes and can be completed under local or just IV sedation (depending on the length of your procedure and number of areas being... more

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jjam 18 Jul 2012

what about surgery that rids loose skin..like a lift to pull skin up and tight over the thighs?? When I manually do this all the cellulite disappears and the skin looks smooth

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