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

Cellfina works by cutting the fibrous bands of cellulite which is what causes the dimpling unlike other treatments. Cellfina is the only long term solution for the treatment of cellulite which does not require maintenance. FDA studies has shown results lasting up to 3 years. All the best,





Carlos Mata MD, MBA, FACS







Board-certified plastic surgeon

Cellfina received updated FDA approval this week. At the 3 year point patient satisfaction was at 93% with the results of Cellfina and the overall appearance of cellulite. Our patients have seen improvement in appearance of cellulite in as little as 2 days following Cellfina. We are excited to be one of the first practices to offer this one of a kind treatment for cellulite in Massachusetts and all of New England.

After a single Cellfina treatment, you should begin to see results in as little as three days. In the largest clinical trial yet, the patient satisfaction rate was 85% at three months, 94% at one year, and 96% at two years!

The most recent studies has shown significant improvement shortly after one treatment, with results lasting at least two years- the longest FDA clearance for a cellulite treatment!#Cellifina #CelluliteThighsButtocks

While Cellfina is FDA approved with an indication for one year, the science behind Cellfina would suggest it would last much longer.  With Cellfina, the fibrous band between the skin and subcutaneous fat is cut so that the cellulite dimple is improved. 

Thank
you for your question. Cellfina is cleared by the FDA to last 2 years, but in a
study conducted by the FDA, about 85% of the patients involved said they were
still happy with the results of their Cellfina treatments 3 years later. As to
the question of maintenance: Cellulite is caused by fibrous bands attaching to
the skin and pulling down from the inside. It would be difficult from
preventing that from ever recurring after releasing the bands, but Cellfina
does produce long-lasting results.

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