What Are the Healing Stages of Cellulaze?

I am 6 weeks post op and I see more larger bumps than before the procedure. I am trying not to look in the mirror every day, as I understand it's a slow healing process. Could you explain the biological stages after the procedure? Are there any pictures of patients at different stages that we could see to help us understand? Thank you for your feedback!!

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Time to heal from Cellulaze procedure

As the other surgeons have stated, it will take time to heal from the procedure, usually 3-6 months, but you can continue to have improvements for up to a year. The swelling is probably local tissue inflammtion from the healing process that should resolve over the next few months.

Healing time after Cellulaze

The healing process after a Cellulaze treatment can be expected to last 3-6 months. During that period of time, your treated areas will go through many changes. Often, there is an initial improvement in the appearance due to swelling. As that swelling subsides (at different rates in different places), the treated area can return to its original appearance or look worse. But over some time, the results will eventually become apparent. Patience is truly a virtue... more

Healing after Cellulaze

Cellulaze requires patience....a lot of patience. It's difficult to have a procedure done and then wait weeks to months to see results. During this time it is almost quite common for the treated areas and sometimes even surrounding/adjacent areas to look worse. This is all a matter of swelling and fluid collection. Though the procedure seems minimal at the surface because of the small incisions and the use of laser to treat the tissue, what is happening... more

Healing stages of Cellulaze

The process does take many months - from initial bruising and swelling to a sometimes disappointing return to your previous state once the initial swelling subsides, to lumpiness and then slow improvement. We have found that massage or SmoothShapes treatments can help improve some of the lumpiness from fluid collections in the postoperative course and speed up recovery. Tissue and skin has "memory", and it takes a while for it to change and the fluid build-up to resolve,... more

Cellulaze results

It really does take 3 to 6 months to see the final results and you will really love it at that point. The lumps are due to the process and they heal at different rates. So, don't worry you still have a lot of healing left to do!

Cellulaze

Initially for the first 4-8 weeks you may still see some bruising and swelling as well as experience bumps and lumpiness (caused mainly by swelling) which is all part of the natural healing process. Remember that the results will appear better and better as time goes on. We have seen amazing results at 6 mos out with the skin tightening effect of the procedure. You need to remain patient. I know it's absolutely nomal to keep checking to see... more

Cellulaze healing

Cellulaze is a very effective procedure. But as you know, you will not be bikini ready immediately after your procedure. Depending on the severity of your cellulite, the amount of treatment, and your activity level and your compliance with compression therapy, the swelling can last from 4 - 8 weeks. I prepare my patients that some patients may actually look worse than better starting around week 4. Why? I believe it has to do with a differential resolution... more

Healing after Cellulaze

Cellulaze will take a few weeks to heal, be sure to wear the compression garment to keep the skin secure and help with swelling. Patients are able to return to work within 2 business days after the procedure.

Bruce Katz, MD

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Healing Stages of Cellulaze

Quite possibly one of the most beneficial things about Cellulaze is the fact that there is virtually no recovery time necessary. More traditional and outdated methods of reducing the appearance of cellulite typically require extended amounts of rehab time and a great deal of pain and discomfort. However, with Cellulaze, you will be able to get back to your normal activities within just one or two days and more strenuous activities within a matter of just one or two weeks. In addition, the... more

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carrottop 19 Aug 2012

I greatly appreciate each one of you for taking the time to answer my question. I will continue to exercise, wear my compression garmet and remain patient! :-)
Thank you again for the encouraging words!!

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