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Will Tumescent Liposuction Improve Cellulite?

Hi! I'm scheduled to have Tumescent liposuction this Thursday. I'm 41, 5'4", 122 lbs and well proportioned. My thighs have always been my issue. While I like the shape, the cellulite and dents make me so self-conscious and horrified. I've felt this way for 20 yrs, and finally decided to do something about it. I chose a well-known and trusted dr. My concerns are more about not getting the results I want. I do NOT have unrealistic expectations about 'perfection', but for $7K I want to feel like it was money well spent. Will the Tumescent Lipo improve my cellulite?

Asked 30 months ago by Tracy_RealSelf in Chicag

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Tumescent Liposuction with micro canulas usually does improve cellulite

I'm glad you have researched liposuction to know that tumescent liposuction is by far the safest way to do your procedure with you awake and not under general anesthesia, but the next most important thing to make sure is that your surgeon is using the microcanulas. Micro canulas are what helps remove the tiny fat bulging out under the skin and what frees up the tiny bands pulling in on the skin which all contributes to the dimpling of the cellulite effect. These microcanulas when used from... more

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David Hansen, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

Liposuction is not a treatment for cellulite

Liposuction regardless of technique (ultrasonic, laser, water jet, power assisted, etc) is not a treatment of cellulite. IF you are lucky, you may see an improvement if your cellulite is due to excess fat but this is not typcially the case. It is more likely that you will continue to see persistent dimpling and cutaneous irregularities post-op. Also consider the fact that your cellulite could become worse if associated with lax skin.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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Tumescent Liposuction will not improve cellulite

Dear Tracy, Do NOT have liposuction to correct cellulite. It will not. Cellulite is related much more to thigh descent than any inherent property of the fat itself. There are many studies anatomical and otherwise on why women get cellulite and many men do not as well as what cellulite is. Liposuction will remove fat but may worsen the appearance of cellulite and depending on the skill of your surgeon, superficial liposuction in an attempt to improve cellulite may result in hard to fix... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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Liposuction for the improvement of cellulite

No one can say that the cellulite will improve. It might, but some areas might look worse. Liposuction is not designed to improve cellulite. Some surgeons have cut the collagen bands holding the skin down and added fat underneath these dimples to smoothen the skin but it has not been universally successful. You can’t expect improvement for the cellulite, but you might be lucky.

Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist

Tumescent lipo and cellulite

Tumescent lipo may not have any effect on your cellulite. It can debulk the leg of fatty subcutaneous tissue. The more superficial components( cellulite) will most likely not be affected.

Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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Liposuction and cellulite

Generally speaking, liposuction has little effect on cellulite, either for the good or for the bad. Alternatives like endermology, ultrasound, and radiofrequency have yielded mixed results at best. Currently, there is no proven reliable/effective treatment for cellulite.

Marcel Daniels, MD

Long Beach Plastic Surgeon

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Tumescent Lipo

TL or any liposuction rarely makes cellulite better; usually the cellulite only gets worse. Beware of those who say lipo will improve cellulite. Thank you for your question and good luck with everything.

Vivek Bansal, MD

Danville Plastic Surgeon

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Liposuction Candidate?

Thank you for the question. No, liposuction will not improve cellulite. It may make it worse. I hope this helps.

Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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Liposuction and cellulite

Liposuction does not improve cellulite and might actually worsen skin wrinkling and rippling. There are some proven treatments for cellulite that can be combined with liposuction or used alone, such as Endermologie or LPG. I have been using Endermologie for 15 years and it improves cellulite dramatically.

David Finkle, MD

Omaha Plastic Surgeon

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Liposuction does not markedly improve cellulite

Cellulite is a frustrating problem!--It affects at least 85% of women after they have gone through puberty. Cellulite is still a pooly understood problem--it is likely a condition caused from multiple factors--underlying inflammation, fibrous connections between the skin surface and underlying fat, and abnormalities in circulation. Liposuction, unfortunately, has been largely unsuccessful at increasing the appearance of cellulite. Liposuction is used to re-shape body... more

Melanie D. Palm, MD

San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon

Tumescent liposuction unlikely to improve cellulite

Many promises have been made though liposuction has a poor record to control cellulite. Liposuction can contour very effectively and should not affect cellulite for better or for worse. Alternative treatments for cellulite also have a very mixed response and unfortunately we just do not have an answer yet for this one. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Peter E. Johnson, MD

Des Plaines Plastic Surgeon

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Cellulite and liposuction

In my experience, liposuction does not improve cellulite. EIther it remains about the same, or gets a little worse as the treated area is "deflated". You will be smaller in your clothes, but the skin probably won't be any smoother. Best to talk about this with your surgeon before your procedure, if this is a major priority for you.

Thomas Fiala, MD

Altamonte Springs Plastic Surgeon

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No Type Of Liposuction Can Improve The Appearance Of Cellulite

It is critically important that all patients considering liposuction are not under the belief that it can improve or eliminate cellulite. No type of liposuction has been proven to provide any benefit for that very common and aesthetically troublesome problem. In fact, areas that have cellulite are actually at risk for having it look worse after liposuction.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD

Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

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Tumescent liposuction is not a fix for cellulite

Claims that tumnescent liposuction can correct cellulite are largely fiction. Some people have reported improvement in the appearance of cellulite but this is not the rule. Not only has tumnescent liposution not been effective, this is true for power assisted, ultrasonic, SmartLipo, etc. The hard truth is tumnescent liposuction does not improve cellulite and may ideed make it worse.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD

Boston Plastic Surgeon

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Cellulite tends to remain following liposuction

Liposuction is a method of changing your overall contour. It doesn't do much for the more superficial contours related to cellulite. I've found that computer imaging helps a lot in communicating the goals and limitations of any liposuction surgery. When you look at the projected image, it can help you determine if something would or would not be worth it for you.

Mario Loomis, MD

Middletown Plastic Surgeon

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Tumescent liposuction for cellulite

Tumescent liposuction is a very popular and effective technique for recontouring the body. It works by working in the deep layers of the skin and subcutaneous fat to remove excess fat and allow for contouring. Unfortunately, cellulite exists in the more superficial layer of skin. For this reason, liposuction will not treat cellulite.

B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

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Cellulite is a tough opponent

Hi Tracy, Your question is one we hear everyday. Tumescent liposuction simply means using numbing fluid under the skin as opposed to requiring deeper anesthesia. It does not inherently offer any advantage over regular liposuction for diminishing cellulite. However,we have found sometimes that extra lasering with tumescent SmartLipo Laser does smooth the dimpling effect. If it does happen, it is a great bonus, but we don't advocate the procedure strictly as a treatment for cellulite.... more

Christopher J. Peers, MD

South Bend Facial Plastic Surgeon

Slim chance of cellulite improvement from Tumescent Liposuction

There is a very slim chance of some slight improvement, but do not count on it. There are many many treatments offered for cellulite, most are temporary. Just be careful and do not get sold. Regards.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

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Maybe, but....

Liposuction is NOT a treatment for cellulite. In otherwords, cellulite is not an indication for liposuction. I have occasionally noted that cellulite may be improved if done carefully, and good luck prevails. So if you are spending $1 or $7K, be clear on that. Your trusted surgeon should also be up front and clear about the expectations, indications, contraindications, risks, etc. Hope this helps. sek