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Plagued with Cellulite Since I Was 12- HAD to Do This! – Mountain View, CA

UPDATED FROM AMFSF
2 months post

8 Weeks and thinking better thoughts...!!

$6,000
So this is has been an incredibly difficult recovery at times, but I'm finally starting to feel like myself again...sans more cellulite on my legs!! :)
I went to my doc last week and had a great moment where he felt really great about the smoothness of my skin and certainly the less visible lines in my mid/upper leg area. After I look at my bumm over and over again I'm finally able to tell myself through his words as well, that I have/had a severe case of cellulite... they grade us on how bad it is.
So for me the lessening of the appearance in the leg where my skirts would hit is very exciting for me, the bumm area not so much as I have some crazy divots in my upper leg and in my "arse"... I get it and I was certainly not expecting a miracle.
The tenderness in my legs still is crazy, and the rubbing of oil every morning and night is such a relief and frankly should be helping the collagen rebuilding aspect of this procedure!
I still feel optimistic and can't wait to see the results at the 3-6 month timing.
It's finally easier to get in and out of the car but sitting on the toilet, and squatting is still difficult. I had 40 square units done and that's quite a bit I understand, so my recovery may be more lengthy than most others! I wasn't on the elliptical in three days, but after two weeks of garment wearing I was power walking and I'm doing about 23 miles a week and that helps mind and body!
Until next time,
here's thinking good thoughts!!

AMFSF's provider

Jason Emer, MD (license on probation)

Jason Emer, MD (license on probation)

Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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Dr Emer is beyond knowledgeable about this procedure. He had done many previous to me. He's young and on top of his game so I felt very confident in his ability as he's always writing papers for journals and giving talks to others about this procedure. I asked so many questions, I mean a ton... I was so nervous as I had never done any cosmetic enhancements (not even BOTOX), and with every question the answers were soothing to my neurosis and I felt so much better about going into the procedure. While in surgery, he asked me countless times if I was doing okay, could I feel anything? always concerned about my comfort... very reassuring again! The before surgery prep was on point as well, taking thorough photos, making sure I saw the markings of what was going to take place and asked for my agreement. The aftercare was explained to me, the phone calls from the clinic were nice and the clinic also had an amazing staff who walked me through my nervousness and questions. I'm still healing right now as I write you, legs very bruised, compression garment on but I feel like I want to share a step by step outline for you all who are debating on this procedure. I'm very happy so far, I can't wait to see the results!

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Thrilled for you, what an inspiring update! Exercise sure is wonderful for both the body and mind - good for you!! Are you able to upload some updated pictures for us
Hi. It's sounding a lot harder than you anticipated. Good luck with your recovery and any chance of an update photo?
You are looking really good. I am in the bay area too. Please keep us updated..
Hi AMF. I've followed your journey with interest as I am considering adding this procedure to my practice. Will you have any photos to show now that the swelling and bruising are getting better ? Thanks from Dr L and staff in Houston !
Hi- I will add some photos soon, I believe in this procedure but let your patients know that it is not a miracle drug so to speak.. I have a severe case of cellulite and wanted a miracle. I work out hard, the recovery was very difficult but I'm finally getting back to myself.
Thank you. Your experience is very helpful and photos would go a long way too.
Hi I am a CA native from mtn view and would like to know if you have any updated pics and how are your results looking? I am 43 and have had cellulite since my 20's and it progressed and now i am 43. I want to do this cellulaze in october in Mtn view but from another doctor. Please let me know how your healing,any lumps.stinging,itching or numbness and swelling? I heard horror stories about this procedure and that it literally takes 6 months to feel somewhat back to normal. Was it worth it for you? Thanks
Hi, I'm now almost 6 months out... my friends def see a difference for me and Im finally getting back to normal. The feeling and sensitivity is so much better. I had a severe case of cellulite and still have plenty as it's not a miracle and frankly I was hoping for that. My doctor is amazing and did the work and really wanted the results as much as I did. I'm happy but I'm very hard on myself and frankly need a miracle for weight loss and getting my legs to look better in my eyes. I would say I totally believe in this process. Dr Emer is amazing and the care was fantastic. I would be an advocate for this, but be realistic with your expectations.
Thanks. Any PICS?
Thanks,wish you were still in Mtn View the Bay Area :)
Hello Dr Emer. I have followed with great interest the Cellulaze process as so many of my patients request a correction of cellulite. Sadly, I have been unable to find very many physician's photos of postop results at the 6 month and greater time frames. Many of the patient photos I see are done when there is still swelling and bruising which as you know hide the cellulite that may remain. I visited your Cellulaze page but could not find any "before-and-after" photos. Based on your extensive experience in this area, I (and others) here on RealSelf would appreciate any help you could give us in obtaining photos of your own long-term Cellulaze results ! I am also glad that you seem to have determined early in your career that the procedure probably isn't effective as a "stand-alone" therapy, and that the fat grafting and other modalities are probably needed for best results. Again, photos would go a long way in helping all of understand what to expect from Cellulaze.
Hey john, why dont you email me. I do about 10 liposution/body sculpting procedures as week and its been hard to keep up with before and after photos on realself. Im sure I can find some and send to you. The majority of the time I am doing leg sculpting at the same time, so I am addressing the size/shape as well as the cellulite. I almost never do just the Cellulaze treatment alone. Also, we have had issues with people using our photos, downloading them and proclaiming them as theirs on their websites. So I have stopped uploading a lot of my body photos.
I am no longer interested in this procedure and i DO NOT travel to LA. I have a great surgeon in Mtn view Ca. No thanks. Bella
Hi Jason, My hope was to get the photographic documentation of Cellulaze results up here on RealSelf where they can serve as a resource for patients considering the procedure. I would certainly refer patients to the photos so they can make up their own minds about the results.
UPDATED FROM AMFSF
22 days post

Three weeks done and ooooh so sore!

Hi-
So the last week has been hard on the legs, I did start power walking and did 5 miles yesterday. I love walking and running and had missed it so I was glad to be cleared to get back to exercising lightly.
I have to tell you the pain in my legs is crazy... the collagen re-building is quite painful at times... like tears in my eyes painful. That being said, I'm still okay... I still believe in hope and I can't wait to see the results... like a kid asking about a present for XMAS in July... is it too early to ask for what I want? So I digress,
the swelling is coming down a bit...still very sore, painful to the touch in certain areas... I'm using the arnacare still every day and trying to do it at least twice a day to massage into the areas.
The lower buttocks was done on me as well and sitting down still is somewhat painful toilet, chairs etc...
I feel a sense of freedom without the compression garment, but I'm using leggings and my spins shorts at night a few nights a week to help with the swelling.
I will keep you updated, I'm a photog and had a shoot yesterday and the most challenging part of my life at this point is I can't squat down... feels like I'm pulling my skin off my legs... more tears :(... it's all good! I truly believe it's going to get better! Time heals all wounds!
I'm off to the islands out of country to work next time I post, hoping maybe to wear a bathing suit and not be scared... we shall see.
Still have swelling and bruising... but so much better each week and as the swelling is going down the pain comes in as I can feel the parts that were worked on!
Stay focused on the prize!
xx

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UPDATED FROM AMFSF
14 days post

Two WEEKS done! Taking that compression garment off and rejoicing!!

So two week mark today! I'm feeling better, still sore for sure but had my first workout today as suggested/advised by my doc! (let the body heal properly)
I love to run and definitely missed it, but took my workout to the streets today and I'm feeling emotionally better for sure! I'm still sore for sure... the pain in my upper legs and lower buttocks is still tender and I'm still taking it slow.
I haven't shot any photos for a few days as the swelling is finally coming down and I may find myself defeated by looking at the legs at this point... so I'm staying positive and hopeful for sure!
I know as so many of you do that the true results will show within 3-6 months.
I didn't wear the compression garment for the first day and it was so liberating... like burning your BRAS so to speak! haha
I will keep you updated, and I love the contact with my doc and the advice he bestows upon me so I will wear SPANX during the night to continue the success of this surgery and the results I so desperately want to see!
Stay tuned!
So hopeful for less pain soon... I'll tell you as the adventure continues!

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Glad you are healing well, thanks for the update!!
Update?