I am interested in Cellfina but a little worried about the possibility of scarring from the procedure due to the fact I am African-American. I have had lunchtime Lipo before which required around 4 incisions, and although the incisions were small I did keloid. I am curious to know whether I wouldn't make a good candidate since I have a lot of dimples on the buttocks, and inner thighs.
Answer: Candidates for Cellfina During treatment with the Cellfina System, a needle-sized device is used to release the tethering bands that create visible dimpling of the skin. The puncture sites initially appear darker in color, but they fade quickly and typically do not leave a visible scar. Using a silicone scar gel, such as bioCorneum, may be helpful for some patients if they are prone to scarring. Consult a board-certified plastic surgeon to see if Cellfina is right for you. Good luck!
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Answer: Candidates for Cellfina During treatment with the Cellfina System, a needle-sized device is used to release the tethering bands that create visible dimpling of the skin. The puncture sites initially appear darker in color, but they fade quickly and typically do not leave a visible scar. Using a silicone scar gel, such as bioCorneum, may be helpful for some patients if they are prone to scarring. Consult a board-certified plastic surgeon to see if Cellfina is right for you. Good luck!
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May 12, 2016
Answer: Cellfina for patient with keloids? Cellfina does require very small incision sites near the dimpled areas. Given your personal history, you would have to carefully weight the risks and benefits. If you decide to proceed with the Cellfina, I would suggest asking your physician to inject a small amount of Kenalog (a steroid) to help reduce the risk of a keloid developing.
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May 12, 2016
Answer: Cellfina for patient with keloids? Cellfina does require very small incision sites near the dimpled areas. Given your personal history, you would have to carefully weight the risks and benefits. If you decide to proceed with the Cellfina, I would suggest asking your physician to inject a small amount of Kenalog (a steroid) to help reduce the risk of a keloid developing.
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May 9, 2016
Answer: Cellfina may induce thick but small scars at insertion sites when treating the cellulite dimples Liposuction allows the physician to place an insertion site in a removed crease that is not as visible as the area treated. This is not the case with Celfina as the device is applied directly over the dimples to be treated and therefore the insertion sites can be numerous. If this is on the forward part of the thigh and if a patient is susceptible to developing raised hypertrophic scars, keloids or dark scars they will probably be unhappy with the appearance because they wouldn't be as easily hidden compared with the buttocks.The information provided in Dr. Shelton's
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May 9, 2016
Answer: Cellfina may induce thick but small scars at insertion sites when treating the cellulite dimples Liposuction allows the physician to place an insertion site in a removed crease that is not as visible as the area treated. This is not the case with Celfina as the device is applied directly over the dimples to be treated and therefore the insertion sites can be numerous. If this is on the forward part of the thigh and if a patient is susceptible to developing raised hypertrophic scars, keloids or dark scars they will probably be unhappy with the appearance because they wouldn't be as easily hidden compared with the buttocks.The information provided in Dr. Shelton's
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March 19, 2016
Answer: Cellulite, Vaser Smooth, Thermi RF, Cellfina, Fat Transfer, Cellulaze, Subcision, Dimpling 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 orUlthera 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 SurgeonDirector-Beverly Hills Breast and Body Institute
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March 19, 2016
Answer: Cellulite, Vaser Smooth, Thermi RF, Cellfina, Fat Transfer, Cellulaze, Subcision, Dimpling 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 orUlthera 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 SurgeonDirector-Beverly Hills Breast and Body Institute
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March 8, 2016
Answer: Cellfina if there is previous history of keloid? Cellulite dimples treated with Cellfina are released using a tiny blade which is essentially the width of a needle. The tiny hole left by its penetration is equivalent to that left by a needle stick and does not require any sutures. Given your history, it is wise to obtain an evaluation by a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon who has Cellfina to explore all of this in greater detail.
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March 8, 2016
Answer: Cellfina if there is previous history of keloid? Cellulite dimples treated with Cellfina are released using a tiny blade which is essentially the width of a needle. The tiny hole left by its penetration is equivalent to that left by a needle stick and does not require any sutures. Given your history, it is wise to obtain an evaluation by a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon who has Cellfina to explore all of this in greater detail.
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