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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.

Asked 37 months ago by ReneeNYC in New York
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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.
Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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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
Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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