Why does Liposuction make cellulite appearance sometimes better and sometimes worse? Is it because of laser methods?

March 17, 2016
Asked By:nearlynatural in Los Angeles, CA

I have read many times that cellulite can look worse after liposuction. However I have had a consult for upper and lower circumferential legs which clearly shows a reduction in wavey type cellulite in the before and after photos, they were not photoshopped. The technique was tumescent followed by laser. Operating time of 5 hours. I asked the assistant and she said the cannula disrupts the bands that create the appearance of cellulite. Can someone explain?

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March 18, 2016

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