Cellfina: dimpling on the front of my legs. (photos)

Cellifina is often used on #moderate to #severe cellulite of the buttock and thighs by treating the rubber-band-like connective tissue that causes cellulite. When these “rubber bands” under the skin are cut, the fat trapped underneath in dimples “snaps” back into place, creating a full, smooth appearance.
Cellfina is the newest, most effective FDA approved technology available for treating cellulite. This one-time, minimally invasive procedure takes only 45 minutes to perform, but the results last for a minimum of two years. #Cellfina has the longest lasting results of any current #cellulite treatment. Its approval rate is over 93% here on RealSelf.There is no cutting and no incisions. To perform this controlled, precise, and safe procedure, a vacuum hand piece is placed over the dimpled tissue through which the surgeon will deliver a local anesthetic. Then a small, needle-like #microblade is inserted to release the fibrous bands, the cause of cellulite. It is best to consult with a board-certified Plastic Surgeon to learn if you are candidate for this treatment.

Thank you for your question.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. I would recommend a combination of Cellfina and Sculptra for optimal results.  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

#RealSelfCORESurgeon

Hello and thank you for your question and photos.  We are seeing excellent results with our cellfina patients, however, the areas that have smoothed  are treated areas.  The anterior thigh may be treated as well. We also recommend combi procedures with cellfina, typically sculptra or ultherapy post cellfina. This will help to smoothe the areas that were not treated and enhance the areas that were.  I hope this information helps you and best of luck!

Cellfina will only improve treated areas. Keep in mind, a combination approach is needed to get the most improvement. I recommend Cellfina in combination with Sculptra, and body treatments like Exilis Ultra/Venus Legacy, Cellutone/z wave. A VASER HI DEF procedure can be done for more contouring. See an expert for a formal evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer.

CELLFINA is best used for the buttocks and posterior/lateral/inner thighs. It treats dimples only. It is not intended to treat loose or lax skin, stretch marks, etc. The anterior thigh is less forgiving with CELLFINA than the other areas BUT CELLFINA is still used for dimpling on the anterior thigh. The guide plate on the thighs must be taken directly parallel with the dimpling (unlike the buttocks where different angles may work). Full releases are NOT recommended on the thighs. 

Thank you for your question and posting your pictures. I believe a combination approach is the best option for you. Cellfina is terrific for the dings and dents caused by cellulite. Where skin laxity is an issue the results are far less impressive. The anterior and inner thighs are more often prone to skin laxity and better treated with a skin tightening device such as BodyTite by InMode or ThermiTight - both injectible RF energy that destroys fat and tightens skin. I often incorporate Sculptra Aesthetic, Venus Legacy and Zimmer Z wave into our treatment of cellulite/skin laxity as indicated. I hope this was helpful - Dr. Moore.

Thank you for your question.  We have lots of experience with Cellfina and unfortunately our experience has not been the same as what your physician is describing.  The treatment will only fix the dimples that are treated - it will not smooth out other aways and will not work for rippling.  In our experience your dimples will resolve amazingly, but to treat your rippling and the non-dimpling waviness of the anterior thigh you will most likely need to add another treatment.  We often times combine Ulthera off-label with Cellfina to treat these areas.  Other options would include the RF devices like Venus, Thermi, etc.  Regards, Dr. Matt Elias

From your photos I can see that you have minimal dimpling of the the thighs but a slight amount of skin laxity in the lower front thighs. The dimpling of the buttocks can definitely be improved with Cellfina but the laxity of the lower front thigh skin cannot. The tendency with this new technology is for some to use it beyond its intended purpose and try to apply it to other problems such as thigh laxity. Unfortunately, it does not help with that problem.