Cellulite is a pocket of fat beneath your skin that causes an uneven, lumpy appearance. It occurs most often on the butt, abdomen, and lower limbs. Cellulite tends to affect women more than men, as an estimated 85 percent of women suffer from it. Most refer to cellulite as “orange peel skin” as the dimpled appearance of fat resembles that of an orange.
Causes of cellulite are currently unknown, but there are links between the condition and hormones, age, genetics, diet, and lifestyle. Although cellulite does not affect one’s health, it has measured effects on one’s self-esteem. Many people who live with cellulite cite it as a hindrance to their self-esteem and confidence level.
What does Cellulaze Treatment Do?
Cellulaze is a minimally invasive cosmetic surgery that removes a patient’s cellulite in order to deliver a smoother, more contoured appearance. The treatment involves numbing the target area, then penetrating the skin with a tube to burn off the fat deposits to increase the skin’s smoothness, and pressing out the liquefied fat. This results in a more balanced, natural-looking skin.
Results and Number of Cellulaze Treatments
Most who have undergone Cellulaze have repeatedly stated their surprise and satisfaction with the procedure. Results occur immediately and continue improving over three to twelve months. The results last six to twelve months after the procedure. Only one treatment is required for these results, and treatment is about an hour long.
Recovery from Cellulite Procedures
Patients who have undergone Cellulaze have cited minimal pain. Recovery lasts approximately one week, but some have cited returning to normal activities after only two days. Mild bruising, swelling, and soreness usually last for the first two to three weeks. The treatment requires no downtime.
Cellulaze Price Range
The price of Cellulaze ranges from $3,000 to $9,000, depending on location, the experience level of the provider, and the size and number of target areas. Because the treatment is cosmetic in nature, most insurance providers do not cover it.
Risks
Possible risks include swelling, bruising, skin burns, contour abnormalities, and seroma (fluid buildup). Minimal scarring will occur at the incision site.
Candidates for Cellulaze
You may qualify for Cellulaze if you are a nonsmoker, have a healthy weight and good overall health, and have light to moderate pockets of cellulite on your body. For best results, a healthy lifestyle and diet are also required.
Similar Cellulite Treatments
There are many alternatives to hide the body’s cellulite; however, most treatments are superficial in nature as they only treat the epidermis and not the source of the cellulite. For example, creams and lotions will not penetrate the skin and attack the source of cellulite problems. Various invasive surgeries will either not guarantee balanced results or will require multiple expensive sessions. Furthermore, treatments like liposuction for cellulite require more recovery time.