Cellulite on arms is worse after Smart Lipo. Can anything help this? (photo)

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I had smart Lipo done on my upper arms 3.5 months ago. He removed a lot of fat from the back of my arms but now I have terrible cellulite on the top and front. Can anything help this?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

The best treatment for cellulite is Cellfina. However, a combination approach is needed to get the most improvement. I recommend Cellfina in combination with Sculptra injections and body treatments like Exilis Ultra, Venus Legacy, and Cellutone / ZWave. For patients who are also looking for fat reduction, contouring, skin tightening and definition, we often suggest a VASER HI DEF liposuction procedure to get the most toned result. See an expert for a formal evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

DearCreative9486,
you might consider Cellfina to reduce the cellulite. Patients are usually satisfied after the treatment (over 90 %). I would suggest you to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon with experience with Cellfina.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

The outcome of your arms is not worse and cellulite is simply poorly done liposuction leaving divots  and streaks.  It is going to be very difficult and possibly not possible to correct this.  Cellulite is a completely different ideology.  It forms from connective tissue bands anchoring the skin to underlying muscle fascia dimpling the skin when fat layers become thick.  What you have is uneven fat contours from the liposuction being done with poor technique.  Best, Mats Hagstrom MD

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