Can Any Doctor Perform Cellulaze. The One Nearest Me is an Obgyn but Does This Procedure. Is This Safe?

Legs, butt, thighs. Should I travel further to have done by a plastic surgeon? The obgyn is dr. Kulkin in Atlanta, Ga.

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9 Doctor Answers | Asked by Amamda in atlanta

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Hi There,

Here is a link to the board certified doctors in your area who are qualified to perform Cellulaze.

Hopefully this helps!

Cellulaze in Austin Texas

Hi, Thanks for your question. You should seek consultation with a surgeon Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery for your Cellulaze treatment. Just as it wouldn't be advisable for a plastic surgeon to delivery your baby or do your hysterectomy, it's not advisable for your ObGyn to perform your Cellulaze treatment. Their training does not include aesthetic surgery and they attend "weekend courses" in an attempt to learn these procedures. The... more

Cellulaze treatment

The most appropriate doctor to perform a cosmetic procedure like Cellulaze is one Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. They undergo extensive training in both reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery just to take the plastic surgery board exam as well as to maintain certification they have to continue with educational courses in plastic surgery. That level of training isn't required of doctors in other specialties. Cellulaze is a new technology that requires... more

Surgeon for Cellulaze

For a procedure like Cellulaze, you'd be best served by seeing a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Plastic Surgeons specialize in facial and body contouring and perform procedures like Cellulaze regularly. The specialty of an OB/GYN is gynecologic care and delivering babies. Surgery of any kind should not be taken lightly. Choose the best, most qualified surgeon for the procedure, regardless of distance. It's worth the extra effort to have the results... more

Cellulaze Surgeon

Please visit with a board certified plastic surgeon who is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Cellulaze, like any surgical procedure, although minimally invasive, requires a thorough understanding of the technology. And experience matters. A plastic surgeon is the best person to provide you this care. OB/GYNs are good at delivering babies and gynecologic care. But their core training is... more

Finding a Cellulaze Doctor

Before you go in for a consultation with a physician, make sure you do your research on cellulite laser treatments. Ask them about their certifications and qualifications to perform Cellulaze treatments and how many Cellulaze procedures they have done. Ask to see photos of other patients' results and to talk to other patients they have treated with Cellulaze. For a list of physicians qualified to perform Cellulaze in your area, go to the Cellulaze website. They have a physician locator that... more

Which CELLULAZE doctor to use

Go on CELLULAZE>com with your zip code or call them. In my opinion the learning curve is very high so the decision is yours as to travel to a boarded PS or use the local doc. In a 3 minute search In North Atlanta is a Plastic Surgeon doing CELLULAZE. Best of luck. Regards

Choosing a Cellulaze Physician

Choosing a provider for any surgical procedure, including Cellulaze, is the most important decision you can make regarding safety and result. I don't know the OB/GYN physician you have mentioned, but when you are looking for cosmetic surgery or plastic surgery, I think it might be the most prudent to choose a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with extensive experience in body contouring in order to ensure the best result. I certainly wouldn't be the best person to deliver your... more

Who can perform the Cellulaze procedure

The cellulaze procedure is only available to board-certified surgeons that have a proven track record with laser liposuction and liposuction in general. The manufacturer of the machine, Cynosure, wants to ensure that only qualified surgeons use the system, so that excellent results can be obtained. Be assured that doctors that have no experience, or reason to perform a cosmetic procedure are not allowed to use the Cellulaze laser system. Cellulaze is... more

Cellulaze providers

Generally, Cellulaze is performed by board-certified plastic surgeons. However, exceptions are made for surgeons that have vast experience with laser liposuction (SmartLipo). Therefore, any physician that has Cellulaze has been well screened prior to being allowed to use the equipment. However, you should only seek treatment by a surgeon that you feel comfortable with. Good luck!