I have cellulite on the front of my legs, above the knees. Diet exercise cannot fix this. Can Cellafina work on this?

An estimated 100 million women in the USA between the ages of 20-54 voice concern about #cellulite. Cellulite is caused by fibrous bands underneath the skin that compress #fat, #diet and #exercise do little to help the appearance of this condition.  Clinical treatments offer the most effective and longest lasting results.  We can now offer improvements that should last at least 2-3 years. My office also recommends three different procedures: ThermiSmooth, VelaShape 3, and Cellfina or Cellifina Platinum.  If you are deemed a candidate, you may benefit from #Cellfina. Cellfina is the newest, most effective FDA approved technology available for treating cellulite. This one-time, minimally invasive procedure takes only 45 minutes to perform, but the results last for a minimum of two years. #Cellfina has the longest lasting results of any current #cellulite treatment. Its approval rate is over 93% here on RealSelf.
Used on #moderate to #severe cellulite of the buttock and thighs, Cellfina works by treating the rubber-band-like connective tissue that causes cellulite. When these “rubber bands” under the skin are cut, the fat trapped underneath in dimples “snaps” back into place, creating a full, smooth appearance.There is no cutting and no incisions. To perform this controlled, precise, and safe procedure, a vacuum hand piece is placed over the dimpled tissue through which the surgeon will deliver a local anesthetic. Then a small, needle-like #microblade is inserted to release the fibrous bands, the cause of cellulite. It is best to consult in-person with a board-certified Plastic Surgeon to learn if you are candidate for this treatment.

Thank you for your question.Cellfina is an FDA approved minimally invasive procedure that reduces the appearance of cellulite for at least two years on the buttocks and back of the thighs of women.

It works by releasing the internal bands that cause the cellulite dimpling and so we have not seen any fat atrophy. You should not see much of a difference with weight gain or loss but this also has not been studied.

Other areas of the body with dimpling, it is important to make sure it is truly cellulite before treatment.

It is common to have swelling bruising and firmness after the procedure. This can last for a few weeks.

It is different than Cellulaze which is a laser. 

If you have had previous poor results with cellulaze, you can still do Cellfina.

Cellfina has shown 100% noticeable improvement and 96% satisfaction in all patients at 2 years. 

Cellfina is designed to be a one time procedure. 

It can be used on women with all skin types but caution should be taken if theres a history of keloiding.

It can also be combined with other treatments such as Thermi or

Ulthera if skin tightening is needed.

We have done Sculpsure and Coolsculpting if fat reduction is wanted, but its best to wait 3 months to see the results before proceeding.

It can also be done at the same time as other procedures such as liposuction and BBL or as a stand alone procedure in the office.

Since Cellfina outcomes can be based on technique and experience, please see a board certified plastic surgeon that specializes body contouring to see if Cellfina or other treatments are available to meet your goals. 

Take care,

Dr. Schwartz 

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

#RealSelf100Surgeon

#RealSelfCORESurgeon

Hello and thank you for your question.  Cellfina in combination with Sculptra and Ultherapy for skin tightening may give you good results in very specifically targeted areas in the anterior thigh.  I would recommend a certified Plastic Surgeon or Dermatologist to have a consultation with.  During your consultation, it will be of importance to understand your expectations and clearly see where the cellfina would best benefit you.  Skin laxity, age and the amount of cellulite will all play an important role on whether you are a candidate for the anterior thighs.  Best of luck to you! I hope this information helps you find an office for your consultation.

Your cellulite problem is a common one. Fortunately, finally there are effective ways to minimize this problem. Perhaps the least invasive one is  Cellfina™. Cellfina is the only FDA-cleared minimally invasive, one-time procedure clinically proven to improve the appearance of cellulite for at least two years—the longest FDA-cleared duration for a cellulite treatment. A straightforward solution to cellulite, Cellfina™, combines a proven approach with innovative, proprietary technology, to produce precise, long-lasting results and has a high satisfaction rating on RealSelf. Together with Velashape 3, a non invasive procedure to help "shrink wrap the skin" and further minimize cellulite as a combination treatment is perhaps your best chance for taking care of this tough problem. Cellulaze is also a possible treatment but much more invasive

Yes, the best treatment for cellulite is Cellfina. However, a combination approach is needed to get the most improvement. I recommend Cellfina in combination with Sculptra, and body treatments like Exilis Ultra/Venus Legacy, Cellutone/z wave. A VASER HI DEF procedure can be done for more contouring. See an expert for a formal evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer.

Thank you for your question. It is difficult to answer this question without examining the area. Cellfina works best on cellulite that results in dimpling of the skin. The front of the thighs often have more laxity than true cellulite and are best treated with an aggressive skin tightening protocol. Cellfina is not a good option when the issue is skin laxity because it serves to release the bands that create dimples. Releasing connective tissue in lax skin will only increase the laxity. It is not surprising that CoolSculpting made things worse as it serves to destroy fat without a corresponding skin tightening. I have found BodyTite gives the best overall improvement for lax skin. Some of the non-invasive devices such as BTL Exilis and Venus Legacy can sometimes be helpful. I recommend setting up a consultation with a  physician experienced in treating your condition. I hope this was helpful - Dr. Moore.

As a woman of a "certain age" myself I know exactly what you mean by the sagging areas just above the knees. Unfortunately, there is no procedure or technology available at this time to tighten up that soft tissue. Liposuction will make it worse and Cellfina will not do anything to improve it.