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Bright886281Apr 6, 2022

I would like to have QWO for cellulite on the back of my thighs. I have about 35lb. to lose. Do I need to wait to have QWO til I get the 35lb off or can I start treatment now?

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Thomas Wright, MD

Courageous , Qwo main ingredient is Collagenase which is an enzyme that dissolves collagen. The recommendation against exercise after Qwo are to prevent the enzyme from going where it is not intended. I hope this helps . Wishing you the best of health, Dr Wright.

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Thomas Wright, MD

Qwo is FDA approved to treat cellulite on the buttocks. It can be used on other areas on the body where tethering cellulite can occur, such as the thighs and even the arms. Care must be taken to make sure the cause of skin irregularity is tethering cellulite and not from skin laxity which are...

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Thomas Wright, MD

Lynn Thank you for sharing your photo. From your photos I can see the Cellulite dimples. The dimples or dents appear to tethered and not from laxity. If a proper exam confirms this , QWO would be the simplest and most effective treatment. I don't think more fat transferred or Sculptra or other...

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Thomas Wright, MD

QWO is a Collagenase injection FDA approved for the treatment of Cellulite. It can be used for off label uses. I am not aware of any reports of Qwo use for the treatment of liposuction fibrosis deformity. However, it is conceivable that Qwo may be helpful in the treatment of liposuction...

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Thomas Wright, MD

Qwo is a new injection treatment for Moderate to Severe Cellulite. It works by dissolving the collagen bands that tether skin and fat causing cellulite dimples. The results are permanent. Of course with weight or hormonal changes, new cellulite can always develop. I hope this helps. Wishing...

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Jason Emer, MD

The answer is it doesn't make sense you should wait to have any fillers done, I would suggest sculptra or/and cellfina on same day. Best, Dr. Emer.

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