What are options to help remove or reduce cellulite?

Unfortunately, despite exercise and healthy eating habits, many women still have cellulite and this can be very frustrating. Cellulite affects almost 90% of women. Cellfina is a very effective and safe option for removing cellulite.The procedure takes approximately one hour and most patients feel comfortable returning to their normal daily activities immediately following the treatment. An expert plastic surgeon will
first mark then make incisions on the parts of your body where cellulite is
found. A local
anaesthetic will be administered to the marked areas where the Cellfina
treatment will be delivered in order to ensure that you are fully comfortable
during the entire procedure.
I highly recommend that you book a complimentary in person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon in order to assess whether this is the right procedure for you and in order to discuss any concerns that you might have.

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 injections and body treatments like Exilis Ultra, Venus Legacy, and Cellutone / ZWave. For patients who are also looking for fat reduction, contouring, skin tightening and definition, we often suggest a VASER HI DEF liposuction procedure to get the most toned result. See an expert for a formal evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer.

In  my opinion, one must determine if there is cellulite alone or cellulite and sagging skin. Cellulite alone responds well to Cellfina.. When there is loose skin, both the cellulite and loose skin needs to be addressed. The Profound device will tighten the skin as well as improve the dimples of the cellulite. Both treatments can usually be accomplished in a single session. It is the physician who is performing the procedure that is more important than the device itself.Jeff Rapaport MD FAADRealself All-star

Cellfina is minimally invasive procedure used to treat dimpling cellulite, not linear cellulite. Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to determine if you are a good candidate for this procedure.

Hello. Thank you for your question. Despite proper diet and exercise, many women will have cellulite regardless. Cellfina is a great option for treating cellulite in the butt and thighs because it always breaks the bands that cause the dimpling to happen. When you go in for your consult, the provider can tell you whether your cellulite can be treated or not. 

Dear AW,
Let me assure you that the best treatment for cellulite is the Cellfina system. It is also the only PERMANENT treatment available for cellulite. The Cellfina® System treats the primary structural cause of cellulite—the connective bands woven throughout fat in the thighs and buttocks. These tight bands pull down the skin, creating the puckering you see on the surface of the skin. Similar to a rubber band under tension, once released, the treated skin bounces back to smooth itself out in as little as three days. This one-time cellulite treatment is performed at a doctor’s office in less than an hour. After the Cellfina® cellulite treatment, patients can go about their day, but may want to take it easy for up to 24 hours. There have been no serious adverse events associated with Cellfina®. The most common side effects reported by patients in the FDA-cleared pivotal study were soreness and bruising. Over 90% of patients had no bruising at four weeks after the cellulite procedure. Cellfina® helps smooth away cellulite dimples for long-lasting results. The FDA-cleared Cellfina® cellulite treatment typically takes less than an hour. Performed by a qualified physician in an office setting, Cellfina® combines a proven approach with innovative, proprietary technology to treat the primary structural cause of cellulite. First, cellulite dimples are marked. Then, the provider delivers a local numbing agent followed by the treatment itself. Afterward, patients are able to go about their day, but may want to take it easy for up to 24 hours. Results are visible in as little as three days and those results are still evident three years after treatment. Patients of all ages and lifestyles are loving Cellfina®. With one easy treatment, they can treat the embarrassing cellulite that has been bothering them for years. Hear real patient stories about how they walked in with cellulite and walked out with smooth, lasting results. The Cellfina® System is the only FDA-cleared minimally invasive procedure clinically proven to improve the appearance of cellulite for at least three years—the longest FDA-cleared duration for a cellulite treatment. Performed in a doctor’s office by a qualified physician, Cellfina® treats the primary structural cause of cellulite for a smooth and healthy look that gives patients the confidence to wear a bathing suit and higher hemlines.

Best,

Jon Ver Halen, MD FACS