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How Can I Get Rid of Cellulite?
What are my options for permanently getting rid of cellulite on my arms and thighs? Already tried cellulite creams and massage...none of which worked. I am willing to do an anti-cellulite medical treatment if its safe and works.
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These are nutrients that may be obtained from food or...
These are nutrients that may be obtained from food or from intake of dietary supplements. Each one contributes to healthy cells and healthy connective tissue (collagen & elastin) which when they are strong and healthy, the skin is firmer and more hydrated.
Glucosamine is an amino acid that is the building block for collagen and elastin.
Take 1200mg of either Glucosamine Sulfate or Glucosamine Hydrochloride every day.
Lecithin is a vital component to repairing cell...
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El Segundo Dermatologist
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No great answer for cellulite
There are a lot of expensive treatments for cellulite - none with lasting results and most that are a complete waste of money. Beware of the marketing.
Cellulite is a common term referring to skin surface irregularities and dimpling of skin, predominantly in the thighs and buttocks (think cottage cheese thighs). Causes for the appearance have been blamed on differences in connective tissue structure and on adipose tissue biochemistry. Research has confirmed that women get cellulite...
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There is no way to actually get rid of cellulite...
There is no way to actually get rid of cellulite although there are treatments to reduce its appearance. All of the following treatments have been touted for their effectiveness in either decreasing or eliminating cellulite:
Thermage
Liposuction
Endermology
Topical creams
Unfortunately, as you may have found, reports tend to be anecdotal and without any hard scientific basis.
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New option to get rid of cellulite
If you are looking for a long lasting way to get rid of cellulite, a new minimally invasive procedure called Celluaze is a very promising option. Cellulaze is performed in the office using a laser which dramatically improves cellulite by leveling out bumps of fat while also addressing depressed or dimpled areas by cutting the fibrous bands that pull down on the skin. Cellulaze can also remove excess fat and smooth and tighten the skin by stimulating the production of collagen. One simple...
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Cellulite treatments, but no cure
Unfortunately, a treatment for cellulite remains problematic and there is just no known way to fully eliminate it currently. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and avoiding weight fluctuations can help some people improve the appearance of cellulite.
In my experience, some things like Slim Lipo may offer a slight improvement, as well.
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Improving Cellulite
Hello
I have both the VelaSmooth device and the newer SmoothShapes device. Both can improve cellulite. My nurses and I have had better results with the later device. I have two prospective clinical studies which will be published in peer review journals that show good improvement with both devices. The SmoothShapoes device is safer so you have some options.
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You can't get rid of cellulite
There are some procedures such as Endodermologie that provide temporary improvement but once they are discontinued the problem usually recovers. Removing the loose skin will flatten areas out.
Radio frequency devices will also temporarily help the problem but not completely. Fat re-injections are often inconsistent, and in most cases liposuction may make cellulite worse. Consult with your physician about the pros and cons of any treatment
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Nothing great for cellulite
Unfortunately, there is nothing great out there to treat cellulite. All the lasers that purport efficacy are not impressive to me and do not warrant the cost.
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Every woman knows what cellulite is and they hate it....
Every woman knows what cellulite is and they hate it. You see it in the thighs and buttocks and it is very difficult to treat. Ninety-five percent of what you have heard about cellulite treatment is hype and not science.
In my opinion, creams, massages and ultrasound don't help. Also, in my opinion, treatments such as lipolysis, mesotherapy, and endermologie don't help.
There are two procedures that do help: One is non-invasive, and the other is done together with liposuction...
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Right now, the best procedure for cellulite treatment is...
Right now, the best procedure for cellulite treatment is a just-FDA approved laser called the Alma Accent. The FDA study I was involved in, that was published in the Journal of Dermatologic Surgery, found that upper thigh skin cellulite can be improved with this new unipolar radiofrequency device, with fewer treatments and longer lasting results as compared to older options.
The older options have typically been bipolar radio frequency and low-level laser devices which have been proven to...
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Latest Way To Get Rid Of Cellulite- Cellutyte
Truly non-invasive treatments, such as creams and massage will at best give a short lived effect. A more permanent result requires a slightly more aggressive approach such as inserting a very small laser fiber under the skin, severing the fibrous septae that cause the dimpling and heating the under surface of the dermis (skin) to cause skin tightening. At our center we have just started using a very innovative application of the Sciton laser called Cellutyte. The...
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Permanent solution to cellulite may be available
Cellulite can be improved and may be eliminated long term by Cellulaze. This is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that disrupts the structure of cellulite in the skin, and improves skin tone and firmness.
Since it is a surgical procedure, it requires local anesthesia, but patients do very well (more than half of mine fall asleep during the procedure) and works dramatically.
After taking care of liposuction and cellulite patients for more than 15 years I must say that this...
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Consider FDA approved Cellulaze
Cellulaze uses a laser under the skin to attack the anatomic causes of cellulite. It is a minimally invasive procedure that takes 1-2 hours and can be safely done under local or just IV sedation. It is an FDA approved treatment for cellulite and requires only one treatment. Hope this is helpful.
Dr. Sugene Kim
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Cellulite Reduction/Removal
At this time, there is only one minimally invasive office based treeatment that can safely and predictably address your cellulite which is named, Cellulaze. None of the lotions, potions, or any external device can get to the anatomy of cellulite like Cellulaze can. It addresses the 3 components of cellulite which is thin skin, bulging fat and skin dimples caused by contracted skin bands. The laser is aimed directly at these 3 elements to correct the cellulite. The...
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Getting rid of cellulite...
Cellulite is a very difficult problem without a real cure. A new type of treatment seems to appear every year and to date none of them have worked well. Two procedures that seem to make some improvement are Mesotherapy and Velashape. Mesotherapy helps improve cellulite by dissolving fat cells beneath your skin. The formula that is used can also cause involution of the tissues that cause the dimpling effect. Velashape uses a combination of pulsed light and...
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Cellulite
There are not a whole lot of good options to get rid of cellulite. One recent option is a device called Cellulaze. It was recently approved by the FDA.
Tampa Plastic Surgeon
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FDA Approved Minimally Invasive Treatment for Cellulite
Since January 2012, there is now a new FDA approved one-time definitive treatment for most types of cellulite. This procedure is called Cellulaze. It 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...
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My experience with Thermage, Triactive and Glytone for cellulite.
My experience with cellulite is that it is a pain! Agreed, there is no cure. So how to manage such a vexing problem? It takes dedication. We have found that a single Thermage treatment followed by twice weekly Triactive treatments for one month achieves a good result in most. It is important to have a long term program to maintain and better the improvements. Once monthly Triactives with daily in-shower massage with Glytone Lipolift (it comes with a massager)...
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There are treatments but no cure for cellulite
Unfortunately there is no cure for cellulite but there are some great lasers out there to improve the appearance of cellulite. Currently we have Accent and Smooth Shapes to treat cellulite and we’re seeing great results.
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Cure for Cellulite
Hi there-
Currently there is not a treatment available to permanently eliminate cellulite.
Even though we believe we achieve fabulous results with our Endermologie treatments, monthly maintenance treatments are required to maintain the results.
If Endermologie is not the type of massage you have already tried I would recommend trying a series of treatments. Endermologie is a painless, noninvasive mechanical massage that stimulates the reactivation of fat release and production of...
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There are still no permanent cures, unfortunately...
There are still no permanent cures, unfortunately.
Endermologie was the first therapy really proven to work and is now time honored. My office added Endermologie when it first became available in this country and the same Endermologie therapist is still with me. She has incredible experience, having been trained at the beginning and having perfomed so many treatments over all these years. The results she is able to achieve are excellent.
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The best treatment for cellulite is Velashape.
The best treatment for cellulite is Velashape.
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