Does vanquish work on cellulite? Would another non invasive treatment be better?

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Thanks in advance to all the doctors for their time and all their thoughtful responses on all questions, you're all so helpful!

Andrew Campbell, MD · Answer

Vanquish can treat unwanted fat in an area, but it does not directly treat cellulite. Cellfina is an excellent way to treat cellulite, and it appears to be very long lasting, and possibly permanent. The treatment is performed in the office and has minimal downtime.Andrew Campbell, M.D.Quintessa Aesthetic Centers

Alan B. Brackup, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question, we have been using the Vanquish ME device for a few years now. Although we see volume reduction, we are not seeing any changes in regards to cellulite. We have trialed a lot of non-surgical devices in hopes of decreasing cellulite and nothing has given us great results. Sorry I cannot be of more help.

Douglas Wu, MD · Answer

Vanquish is great for eliminating fat and tightening the skin slightly. Cellulite is not actually a fat condition — it’s a skin condition that’s caused by fibrous bands called septi. The best treatment is a mechanical fix called Cellfina, which uses needle-like blades to sever the septi. It’s minimally invasive and very effective, with results for three years or more. Consulting with a board-certified dermatologist who is an expert with Cellfina gets you the cellulite-free skin you want.

Francis Johns, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.The Vanquish is used more for areas of fullness, rather than cellulite. The Venus freeze is a non-invasive laser that works very well for cellulite and also tightens the skin at the same time. Good luck.

Grace Liu, MD · Answer

Hi,Vanquish works on global thinning of fat under the handpiece.  Cellulite is a problem of fibrous bands around the fat causing the dimpling.  Currently, the best device for permanent treatment of cellulite is Cellfina.  Temporary improvement of cellulite can be achieved through any machine that uses radiofrequency to tighten the skin.Warmly,Dr. Liu

Kristine Romine, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Vanquish targets the fat cells and destroys
those cells through gentle heating.  The
focus of this therapy is a reduction in fat cells and it can help patients
loose those last couple of inches that exercise and diet cannot fix.  Cellulite formation is caused by fibrous
septae bands that connect the dermis to the underlying tissues.  As these bands contract and stiffen, they
pull down on the dermis creating dimples. 
Vanquish, while it may slightly improve the appearance of cellulite, is
not the optimal treatment.  Cellfina,
while more invasive than Vanquish, is a wonderful procedure in regards to
treating cellulite.  It has just received
FDA clearance for three years, which is the best any treatment for cellulite
has ever received.  My patients feel only
minimal discomfort, it is mostly pressure, and have all loved the results.  It is best to consult with a board certified
dermatologist or plastic surgeon prior to deciding on the best therapy for you.

Shelena Lalji, MD · Answer

BLT Vanquish alone will not yield good results for cellulite. However when combined with the BTL Cellutone treatment the results can be amazing. Cellutone is BTL's shockwave treatment for breaking up cellulite, but can  also enhance the results of Vanquish when administered after the Vanquish treatment. I offer these two treatments together and the results have been fantastic.

If you don't have much bulk and are mainly concerned with cellutlie you may want to look into a treatment called TightSculpting. This is a dual-wavelength laser technology for skin tightening, cellulite reduction, and body-sculpting. We have seen amazing results for cellulite reduction on the thighs and buttocks with this treatment.

Kenneth Sumida, MD · Answer

The causes of cellulite can vary but it can be caused by fat deposits or skin laxity.     Vanquish can improve skin tone and fat reduction however the cellulite changes are minimal.    The combination with the zwave will help.  A more aggressive treatment would be subcision techniques like cellfina.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

Vanquish is primarily used for fat loss and is approved for the thighs. I use it for cellulite too in combination with the Z Wave. Cellulite is tough and a multimodality approach is best and using the Cellfina and Sculptra makes things even better.

Manish Khanna, MD, FRCP(C) · Answer

Hi LB Vancouver,Vanquish technology is mainly indicated to reduce fat around the waistline and the inner and outer thighs. Vanquish uses radio-frequency energy to selectively target and destroy fat cells. Although, vanquish is not indicated for skin tightening, anecdotal evidence shows that there could be some skin tightening observed in patients who have vanquish treatments. For this reason, the appearance of cellulite may improve a little. It is, however, not the treatment of choice for cellulite.  There are many devices that claim to treat cellulite but it is a very difficult condition to treat. Cellfina seems to be the most effective and long-lasting option available to date but it is not Health-Canada approved. Best, Manish Khanna, MD

Does vanquish work on cellulite? Would another non invasive treatment be better?

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