How long does it take to see the full effects of Cellfina? 3 days post op. (photos)

Cellfina is a good procedure to treat cellulite as it targets the fibrous bands that cause dimpling of the skin.  For the first several days after treatment there will be swelling and bruising which will mask the results.  As the swelling subsides you should see improvement in the cellulite.  Results should be visible by 3 months if not sooner and studies show that the results are long lasting, up to 3 years now.  Be patient and let your body heal.  I recommend frequent follow-up with your treating physician to evaluate your progress.

Thanks for your question and photos. While Cellfina is a minimally-invasive procedure, there is some healing that needs to take place before your full results become evident. At this stage, it would be impossible to evaluate your final outcome - it may take a few months before your new contour becomes apparent. I recommend you give yourself time to heal and if you have additional concerns, schedule a follow-up with your doctor. I wish you all the best!

Cellulite dimpling is due to a fibrous tether that holds the skin down.  The procedure very accurately targets the tether and releases it.  Sometimes, especially with a large, deep dimple there is also a loss of volume.  The body can replace some of that volume naturally over a few months.  It would be hard to determine exact results after just a few days.  There are some situations where adding volume to fill the volume loss is done.  We have had good results with Sculptra done several months after Cellfina.