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Does Ultrasound Work for Cellulite?

I've been reading a lot about cellulite recently, and I'm trying to understand it better. What do you think about using ultrasound for cellulite? If indeed the main cause of cellulite is reduced circulation (caused by enlarged fat cells), then, does it make sense to use ultrasound on areas where fat deposits?

From what I have read on physiotherapy sites, ultrasound machines promote healthy circulation and tissue conditions by venous stimulation, so it improves tissue vascularisation. I know their main purpose is for muscle injury, however. I have seen (through web searches) that some clinics are using Ultrasound for cellulite, but it doesn't get much publicity and is not as common as procedures like Endermologie or Lipodissolve. So, I'm wondering, what do the experts on this site think? Thanks for your time.

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4 Doctor Answers | Asked by ReneeNYC in New York
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Multimodal Therapy can help erradicate cellulite when appropriiately applied

N my practice I have found that the only way to improve cellulite is to attack it with several different noninvasive technologies to contract and smooth at different depths. I call it Maercks Multimodal Therapy or MMT. I have never seen any one technology have an impressive effect on its own. Remember for most interventions, who performs the procedure and how they do it is more important than a brand name! All the best, Rian A. Maercks M.D. see video
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Ultrasound has no effect on cellulite.

Ultrasound does not effect cellulite-period.  I'm not sure that there is any particularly good treatment for the irregulariteis referred to as "cellulite".  I have used laser liposuction and there might be some improvement but it certainly does not eliminate the problem.  External treatments such as endermologie, Thermage, and so forth are ineffectual-a ripoff.
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Cellulaze Best for Cellulite Reduction

Thank you for your question. I would suggest Cellulaze to reduce your cellulite. 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... more

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Fat and Cellulite Treatment with Ultrasound Technology

Hi Renee, Ultrasound technology may be the "next big thing" in the management of fat and cellulite. I know that there are multiple technologies being used outside of the United States, as well as some beta test sites in the US. I have not heard of any being approved for use in the US just yet. I have heard of a few "problems" that have occurred overseas with ultrasound technology that has held up its approval. In theory it sounds great and will likely be wonderful... more
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