How can I improve the cellulite on the surface of my thighs without Cellfina or QWO? (Photos)

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I'm 1.5 month post inner thigh, lateral thigh and knee lipo. My doctor educated me lipo was not going to get rid of cellulite but after lipo the cellulite seems more noticeable. There are a lot of mixed reviews about Cellulite treatments. Although I think cellfina is great I see the needle marks seem pretty noticeable afterwards. What could be the best /less invasive treatment to get rid of the cellulite - especially on my thighs?

Dean P. Kane, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear Fearless7788565, 
Thanks for sharing your photos. Your contours are beautiful and you demonstrate the skin irregularity associated with mild volume loss causing skin laxity, dimpling and possibly “cellulite”. Your Plastic Surgeon is correct. With volume loss and contouring, the skin may not retract or tighten to rid of surface laxity, prior cellulite or dimples. During the healing process, the parachute-like fibrous attachments to the skin may or may not pull deeper adding to the  dimpling and “cellulite”. 
My experience is that multiple Sculptra sessions have had the best success. Sculptra is a molecule which stimulates collagen formation with firming and tightening. For the deeper dimples, releasing the fibrous cord with “subcision” (a technique which preceded Celfina)  will tend to recur without a filler; I recommend fat grafting if convenient. Qwo will release the fiber but can be painful and irritating which may or may not improve the dimple. 
Consult with multiple Board Certified experts with these skill to make your best decision. I wish you the best!

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