Do the bands that are cut during Cellfina serve a purpose?

The fibrous septa that cause cellulite are part of the suspensory system of connective tissue between the skin and its foundational attachment (like muscle fascia).  The cutting of the shorter bands that cause dimples (or cellulite) does not cause a significant change in the skin's normal attachment because the dimples are only a tiny fraction of your skin's support structure (which is very redundant).  Part of the beauty of the Cellfina treatment is it is very targeted to just the dimple.  This makes the end result the most optimal and preserves your normal attachment and elasticity.Hope this helps!

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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 or

Ulthera 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 Surgeon

#RealSelf100Surgeon

Hi there, The fibrous septae that are severed during the Cellfina procedure have not other use than pulling 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. It is FDA cleared for upwards of 2-3 years, however we are getting early reports of 5+ years during clinical trails. #cellfina  #duration  #fibrousseptae