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I had a BBL done 5 weeks ago. How long do I have to wait to do Cellfina?

Will cellfina affect my bbl results? How long do I have to wait to do cellfina after a bbl? What is the recovery like for cellfina? Lots of brusing? Down time? Can you fly home a day after treatment (2 hour flight) do you have to wear a compression garment? Can you excercise a few days after the treatment? Is it very painful?

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March 17th, 2016

Cellfina and BBL

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I have done Cellfina in combination with other procedures such as liposuction, but not the  two procedures in the same area. If you have had a BBL in the past few weeks then you might want to wait a few more weeks to have the Cellfina done so that the swelling form the fat injections does not distort the appearance of the cellulite in the buttock area, it just depends on how much swelling you have from the BBL . The recovery time for Cellfina is related to soreness. Most of my patients go back to work the next day or the day after. There can be bruising or swelling for several weeks after, it just depends on the person. I have patients wear Spanx for 2-3 weeks after the surgery and have them avoid strenuous lower body exercise for 2 weeks after the procedure. I have patients who drive themselves home after the surgery with no problem and some of them have flown home the next day with no problem.
Ben J. Tittle, MD


Dallas Plastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 33 reviews

March 9th, 2016

Cellfina...

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Thank you for your question.  Cellfina will not be affected by BBL.  Recovery for Cellfina is relatively mild with leakage of tumescent anesthesia over the first day or two, you should be prepared with a compression garment and will be supplied absorbent pads.  Bruising is present but typically not painful.  Everyones bruises heal differently - we have seen some that resolve within a week and others lasting a month.  I do not think you would want to fly home after the procedure due to all of the leakage of fluid.  Exercise is not recommended for a month after the procedure, however we tell our patients they can exercise as tolerated, as it is more an uncomfortable issue than affect the outcome of the procedure issue.  Typically, Cellfina is a very comfortable procedure once you are sufficiently anesthetized.  Regards, Dr. Matt Elias
Matthew Elias, DO, FAAD

Matthew Elias, DO, FAAD
Fort Lauderdale Dermatologic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 6 reviews

March 8th, 2016

Cellfina questions

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Cellfina should not affect your BBL results. In fact, they can be done at the same time. Recovery after Cellfina involves some soreness and drainage for 24-48 hours, mild bruising with no real down time. You should be able to comfortably fly 2-3 days afterwards. We have patients wear a compression garment for ~ 3 weeks afterwards. They can exercise several days after treatment.
Paul M. Parker, MD, FACS

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Paramus Plastic Surgeon
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February 19th, 2017

Cellfina after BBL

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I'm not sure why BBL was done in an area of cellulite. Broad-band light therapy is usually done for photodamage. There can be complications with pigmentation and rarely blistering with BBL. If you have Cellfina in the same area done soon after the BBL, and there is a complication from the BBL neither you nor your physician would know which caused the problem.

Store-bought compression garments such as Spanx works well for a few days to a couple of weeks depending on the individual's treatment with Cellulite. I ask my patients not to fly for a few days so I can see them after Cellulite if there is a concern that develops.

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WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER THE CELLFINA™ TREATMENT Patients are able to resume their day after leaving our office, but we do recommend taking it easy for up to 24 hours. Some people experience soreness, tenderness, and bruising in the area treated. Over the counter pain medication can be taken to relieve symptoms. Yes you can fly and resume most activities.  There is mild bruising. Arnica gel can help.  We use additional energy sources  Cellfina Platinum to get the best result with least swelling

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March 8th, 2016

Cellfina before or after other treatments

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Cellfina is mostly a stand along procedure, specifically for the purpose of releasing cellulite tethers.  It can be done at the same time as other procedures are done elsewhere on the body. The only limitation could be where one would reach a maximum allowable amount of total anesthetic in one visit.   There is quite a bit of leakage of tumescent anesthesia for the first 24-48 hours so we send people home with absorbant chuck pads and a compression garment of some sort.  Don't think you would want to be flying home right after this procedure but you would be find by next day or two.  There is not a lot of swelling but be prepared for two weeks of fairly dramatic but only mildy uncomfortable bruising.  Compression for a couple of weeks is important, but exercise as tolerated is fine.
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March 7th, 2016

Cellfina

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Cellfina should not cause an issue BBL but it can be done at the same time. I pre for to do them at the same. From Cellfina there is drainage for up to 36 hours depending on the number of areas treated.
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March 6th, 2016

Cellfina candidate or not after BBL

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I do cellfina on the same day as BBLs. I suggest asking your physician when he would considering letting you do this now that he did not do it on the same day as surgery.  Best, Dr. Emer.
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March 4th, 2016

Cellfina Produces Improvement in Cellulite That Lasts!

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Hello and thank-you for your question!


I would wait  at least 3 months following your BBL prior to having Cellfina.  Our patients report some drainage for 24 hour and soreness for 2-3 days. You may want to give it 2-3 days before your flight. You canexercise normally after 3-4 days.  Ourpatients are advised to wear a suoorticve garment for 3 weeks.  I would recommend a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in your area.

Best regards,

Andrew Lyos, MD, FACS

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March 19th, 2016

I had a BBL done 5 weeks ago. How long do I have to wait to do Cellfina?

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If you are looking at having Cellfina on the areas where you were fat grafted, then you should probable wait until all of the post-surgical swelling has resolved. That could take as long as 6-8 weeks. 
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