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Endermologie: Yes or No for Poor Skin Laxity

HELLO, I HAVE CELLULITE AND VERY POOR SKIN LAXITY. I'M CONSIDERING ENDERMOLOGIE HOWEVER WAS TOLD THAT THE ROLLERS DO STRECH SKIN AND IT SHOULD BE AVOIDED BY POOR SKIN LAXITY. DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE? THANKS.

Asked 44 months ago by LOUDCLOUD in IRVINE, CA,USA
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Endermologie improves cellulite and skin tone

Endermologie does use a system of rollers combined with other modalities. While there is a stretching component to it to deal with shortened ligaments, that are partly the cause of cellulite, the treatment actually improves skin tone in general. The results of Endermologie are very much dependent on the abilties and experience of the therapist administering the procedure. Performing Endermologie well is more complicated than it might appear. At Rejuvenation Center we often see patients... more
Edmond A. Zingaro, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Endermologie for skin laxity

Endermologie can temporarily reduce the appearance of cellulite. The results are very technique dependent. it is not an ideal treatment for skin laxity
Michael Law, MD
Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon
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Endermologie doesn't work

Endermologie doesn't really do anything. The claim that rolling skin and fat between to rolling pins aided by suction is nonsense. This was confirmed by a study at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Don't waste your money. 
Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Does Endermologie even work at all?

Most doctors are not convinced that this technology is useful at all. You don't even see the company trying to sell its product at national plastic surgery meetings anymore.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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