Are Cellfina results permanent or is maintenance required?

Unlike other cellulite treatments such as Velasmooth, Accent, Exilis, Endermologie, Thermage, the Cellfina procedure does not require maintenance treatments.  The Cellfina procedure is a one session treatment for the appearance of cellulite on the buttocks and thighs. All other treatments are temporary because they simply treat cellulite externally with sound waves, laser or radio frequency waves. After treatment, the cellulite will return if maintenance treatments are not done. Cellfina cuts through the fibrous bands of cellulite which is causing the skin to dimple. Cellfina gives results which have been shown to last 3 years or more in one session without maintenance treatments. 

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.

Cellfina treats cellulite and dimpling at the source -- the tethering septae under the skin.  Is allows a controlled release of these and therefore allows a much greater effectiveness of treatment with considerably less risk because of this precise control.Because Cellfina treats the actual mechanism responsible for cellulite, it is more permanent and more effective than other external skin treatments such as lasers, etc. I feel that it is the best option currently available for cellulite.Hope this helps,Nick Slenkovich MD, FACS