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Cellfina is Painful!!
UPDATED FROM SunGirl253
4 months post
4 Months Post Op
$5,375
Not worth it! My cellulite is still very visible and now I have deep scars from where the blade went into my skin. Although I’ve used Silagen like the MD suggested the scars are still red and don’t seem to be fading.
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UPDATED FROM SunGirl253
22 days post
Some Improvement!
My bruises are fading finally, at just over 3 weeks. I can tell there aren’t as many dimples but I still have a lot of tender lumps where the bruising was more severe. I am still using Arnica cream plus Silagen gel over the areas where the blade was used (to reduce scarring).
Replies (5)
March 12, 2020
Hey! How much was the procedure? I’m looking at booking with him. Are you happy with the results so far?
March 12, 2020
It was $5375 total. I think it’s been worth it so far but I’m still only 7 weeks post procedure. I still have some lumps on my thighs from the deep bruising.
April 30, 2020
I am now almost 4 months post and I can honestly say it’s not worth it. I still have a LOT of dimples and now I have red scars all over my thighs and buttocks that don’t seem to be fading. I don’t want to have another treatment because that means MORE insertion points and even more scarring. I am really upset that I didn’t have better results.
May 1, 2020
Hello SunGirl, I am sorry that your results are not that you expected :/ I was doing cellfina yesterday (I had cellulite from 13 years old and now I am 32,5) I did not pain almost none, today I have little bruises and I can see that the cellulite was gone, but maybe it’s cause of I’m a little swollen yet... please tell me, the first days of your treatment did you saw that your cellulite was gone?
ORIGINAL POST
Cellfina is Painful!!
I’ve had cellulite for the past few years but it had gotten really bad on my butt and backs of my thighs, despite being in fairly decent shape. I researched different procedures and found Cellfina to be the best choice. Dr. Lyos has great reviews online and he seems to have a lot of experience with the procedure.
The numbing part consists of a vacuum that draws in your skin and a needle with fluid and anesthetic is inserted and puffs you full of fluid. He then goes in with the blade and cuts the bands that make cellulite look lumpy.
I will say there were a lot of times my pain level hit an 8/10 and I’m not overly sensitive to pain. I opted for nitrous oxide rather than oral swsation and I was able to drive myself home. Perhaps oral medication would have been better? Not sure.
The next 24 hours I leaked a lot of bloody fluid and bruised considerably. Literally I look like I’ve been beaten. I’ve been taking Arnica and now I’m paying attention to getting lots of protein and eating fruits and vegetables for healing.
I can’t say for certain if the procedure has been a success because I’m so bruised. I’ll post updates in another couple weeks. As I sit and write this, I would rate my pain 4–5/10. I will say that Dr. Lyos and his staff are wonderful and make the process a lot less scary.
The numbing part consists of a vacuum that draws in your skin and a needle with fluid and anesthetic is inserted and puffs you full of fluid. He then goes in with the blade and cuts the bands that make cellulite look lumpy.
I will say there were a lot of times my pain level hit an 8/10 and I’m not overly sensitive to pain. I opted for nitrous oxide rather than oral swsation and I was able to drive myself home. Perhaps oral medication would have been better? Not sure.
The next 24 hours I leaked a lot of bloody fluid and bruised considerably. Literally I look like I’ve been beaten. I’ve been taking Arnica and now I’m paying attention to getting lots of protein and eating fruits and vegetables for healing.
I can’t say for certain if the procedure has been a success because I’m so bruised. I’ll post updates in another couple weeks. As I sit and write this, I would rate my pain 4–5/10. I will say that Dr. Lyos and his staff are wonderful and make the process a lot less scary.
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January 27, 2020
I didn’t take before pictures and wish I would have! I’m healing a lot and will post updated pictures in the next week or so. I am seeing good results so I think it’s worth it!
January 29, 2020
The results will appear in about 6-12 weeks, you are still swollen from the fluid so that is making the cellulite look like it is gone. Make sure you are massaging multiple times a day to stop that fluid from hardening. Ask the practice if they do any type of radio frequency treatments. After we do a cellfina, we see our pts two-three times a week to do rf treatments to help get that fluid to transfer out through your lymphatic system. Happy healing!
March 11, 2020
So far I think the results have been worth it. I’m 6 weeks post now but still have some tenderness on my thighs. I’ll post pictures soon.
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