Will cellfina treatment help with post lipo fibrosis? (Photo)

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I spoke to a nurse at doctors office, she told me that cellulaze or cellfina would help break the scar tissue post lipo. Is this true?

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Cellfina improvement for liposuction fibrosisThere is not much published info for this use.  Most experience has been with ultrasound, massage therapy, velashape 3,  or similar, and secondary liposuction and fat graftingLiposuction is considered to be a very safe procedure. It does not have any raised probability for any of the complications that could come from any surgery, including swelling, bruising, bleeding, infection, prolonged healing time, or changes in skin appearance.

The risk of liposuction or Liposculpture surgery can be minimized by selecting a well trained board certified plastic surgeon with experience. Unfortunately it is a “buyer beware” marketplace and it has been estimated that more liposuction procedures are performed by physicians that are not certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. General Surgeons, Dermatologists, ENT, Gynecologists, Emergency Medicine, Radiologists, Family Practice and others frequently advertise and perform this surgery without the same training, standards or qualifications found by a Plastic Surgeon.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Your cellulite problem is a common one. Fortunately, finally there are effective ways to minimize this problem. Perhaps the least invasive one is  Cellfina™. Cellfina is the only FDA-cleared minimally invasive, one-time procedure clinically proven to improve the appearance of cellulite for at least two years—the longest FDA-cleared duration for a cellulite treatment. A straightforward solution to cellulite, Cellfina™, combines a proven approach with innovative, proprietary technology, to produce precise, long-lasting results and has a high satisfaction rating on RealSelf. Together with Velashape 3, a non invasive procedure to help "shrink wrap the skin" and further minimize cellulite as a combination treatment is perhaps your best chance for taking care of this tough problem. Cellulaze is also a possible treatment but much more invasive

Ellen A. Janetzke, MD · Answer

Neither one will make the area completely smooth again. The cellfina could break up the scar tissue adhesions but there is nothing to prevent the scar tissue from reforming. The cellulaze adds a component of heat underneath the skin which, in my opinion, would not be beneficial. It would be helpful to know how long ago you had your liposuction and if any other treatments have been done since then.

Paul M. Parker, MD, FACS · Answer

It would be helpful to know how far out you are from your lipo procedure. I love using Cellfina for cellulite  but am afraid it would provide little benefit to your abdomen. This is a tough problem to correct. I think you would get the best improvement by secondary liposuction, fat grafting with fat equalization. This should not be done until the tissues have completely softened in your abdomen, likely one year after your lipo procedure.

Paul J. Leahy, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Cellfina is only FDA cleared for the buttocks and posterior thighs, not for the abdomen. It may actually help a little in your case, but that would be an off-label use of the instrument. You may try something more simple first such as ultrasound therapy? Best wishes.

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