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Size 6 with Lifelong Cellulite Who's Tried Everything! - Paradise Valley, AZ

ORIGINAL POST

** I'm starting this review 2 days post-treatment...

TammyJox
$3,200
** I'm starting this review 2 days post-treatment and will update it at 2 weeks and then at 2 and 6 months at which point I will change my "not sure" rating accordingly. **

I'm active and slender but nevertheless have cellulite on my booty and back/sides of thighs, no matter how much muscle I put on or weight I drop. I've spent thousands over the years on slimming wraps, radio-frequency treatments, and I did a consultation for Cellulaze when that came out but opted against it because it's quite invasive and the results are not equal to the cost and surgical risk. I researched Cellfina and was much more open to how minimally-invasive it is and the results/satisfaction rates seemed much more encouraging. After a consultation with Dr. Van Dyke, I decided to go for it.

Treatment: Super easy. After they mark all your dimples, you lay down and they get to work. The "hardest" part is the process of getting the area numbed because the lidocaine feels like repeated jellyfish stings as its injected. This takes longer than the treatment itself and is more painful (like a 1 on a scale of 10) because you're not yet numb so you feel the little pokes. Once you're numbed up, the treatment itself is quick and painless. The only discomforting thing is the noise the machine makes, which grumbles like a broken garbage disposal. They wrap you up in gauze, help you into your Spanx, and I felt perfectly fine to run a couple errands on my way home.

Immediately After: Once the lidocaine wears off the area is sore. There's a sharp pain at the incision sites and then a dull ache everywhere else. I didn't feel the need to take Tylenol or anything but it wasn't a good night sleep. Pulling the gauze and spanx up and down to use the bathroom is the worst part, followed by the pain of sitting on hard surfaces. Two days in, it's not fun but it's not a big deal either.

TammyJox's provider

Susan Van Dyke, MD

Susan Van Dyke, MD

Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

Replies (12)

September 11, 2016
Good luck and do please keep posting.
September 11, 2016
Hi. I noticed that they marked a few spots on the banana roll. My dr said she couldn't do that area because it helps keep your butt up. I also have cellulite in that area that wasn't treated. I have to go back because there are a few spots that were missed/still there. I would really like for her to do the banana roll. Did your dr mention that area at all to you? How does that area look to you? You look like you should have really good results. Keep us posted.
September 12, 2016
My doc said the same thing - as you can see, I have plenty of dimples up there but she only felt okay about getting those few lower down that you see marked. I would love to have that part treated too but I'd seriously regret it if I lost my butt in the process!
September 12, 2016
That's awesome that she was able to do those few spots. Mine are in the same area that yours were treated but she said she couldn't treat them. Have you had any problems with your butt? I may ask her to reconsider I've seen a few people have that area treated with no issues.
April 18, 2017
I had sculpsure done on the banana roll and have sagging buttocks due to it so think it's great that your Drs are cautious
September 12, 2016
So glad you are sharing your experience with us! I am in the same position with regard the slim with cellulite in exactly the same areas as you..I have been walking for two years, squats every day...no change in my cellulite covered thighs...I am praying you get excellent results and a speedy recovery xx
September 21, 2016
thank you for sharing your experience and letting all of us know what to expect. I can't wait to see your results as you continue updating. I've been thinking of trying this myself as soon as I can.
October 7, 2016
Have you looked into the FasciaBlaster by Ashley Black? The results shown for cellulite reduction is quite amazing.