Does Cellulaze tighten sagging skin, specifically upper thighs? Compare to Thermage & Velashape, effectiveness & price?

Thermage, Velashape and the other non-invasive fat melting devices have been used for years with some success.  Patients need to be carefully chosen as not all degrees of cellulite and skin laxity will respond to any particular treatment.  I have seen significant improvement  in skin tightening with Cellulaze and Smart-Lipo.  Lipo-injection, liposuction and thigh lifts are other reliable options.  Please use this information to seek advise in person with an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon prior to making treatment decisions.

If you truly have cellulite, cellulaze may be a good option for you.
Cellulaze uses a laser under the skin to attack the anatomic causes of
cellulite. It is a minimally invasive procedure that takes 1-2 hours and
can be safely done under local or just IV sedation. It is an FDA
approved treatment for cellulite and requires only one treatment. Hope
this is helpful.

Dr. Sugene Kim

Thank
you for your question. Cellulaze is a great procedure for the treatment of
cellulite. The laser used during the procedure stimulates collagen in the
treated area improving skin laxity. Benefits from having the Cellulaze
procedure also include:

Minimally
invasive procedure

Treats
cellulite from under the skin rather than over the dermis like typical
treatments

Quick
healing process

Long-lasting
results

Single
treatment



I would
consult with your doctor and make sure to follow all post op instructions. Good
luck. 

Yes, Cellulaze can tighten skin as part of the cellulite treatment. Thermi RF is also very good at tightening the skin on the thighs.   Results depend on the skill and experience of the doctor using the laser or radiofrequency device. The price will vary from doctor to doctor.  Experience and results are more important than price. Thermage can also achieve good results, however I personally feel Cellulaze and Thermi RF are more effective. 

Cellulaze, by virtue of having a thermal (heat) component, can tighten skin SLIGHTLY. But there is always the risk of skin injury too. There is only one truly effective and
proven lasting cellulite treatment out there, and that is CELLFINA. All of the
other lotions, potions, creams, treatments, radio frequency devices, including
Cellulaze, are at best, mediocre, and, in many cases, completely worthless.
Cellulaze is a laser-based procedure that has a much higher complication rate,
as well as a much lower patient satisfaction rate, so that answer is pretty
clear. CELLFINA is the only cellulite treatment that has a proven track record
of 96% patient satisfaction at 2 years post treatment. Nothing else is even
remotely as effective as Cellfina. I have attached a link to my website,
explaining how this remarkable system works. There are patient testimonials and
schematics reviewing the details of this remarkable breakthrough treatment.
Also, Cellfina is a single session procedure that is done under local
anesthesia with little to no pain! Thank you for your excellent question.

The treatment that will most likely give you a permanent result in one treatment is Cellulaze. Cellulaze is a minimally invasive treatment that uses a laser probe inserted through tiny incisions under the skin. The laser energy is delivered to the deep surface of the skin to tighten the skin and release the bands that cause dimples. It is probably the most effective cellulite treatment on the market today. Velashape, Thermage and SmoothShapes are far less predictable, usually require multiple treatments and require maintenance treatments to maintain the result. Cellulaze results will depend on the physicians understanding and experience with the technology so be sure to see a board certified physician in your area with an expertise in Cellulaze is you pursue this option. Good luck!Dean Vistnes, M.D.Vistnes Plastic SurgerySan Francisco Bay Area