FAQ

You can choose branded options, such as Cellfina®. Alternatively, the repetitive use of Sculptra, an injectable with Poly-L-lactic acid is another option.

An example of a mechanical treatment used for eliminating cellulite is Cellfina®. This automated mechanical therapy works by using a thin blade to release the septae. The tiny blade is inserted by making an incision. The surgeon suctions up the skin into a Cellfina® device, so the blade can be easily added. A local anesthesia is used during the procedure to reduce any discomfort. This long-lasting cellulite treatment provides results for as long as 3 years, with results visibly seen a few days following the therapy. Minimal downtime is required, with usual side effects including a mild bruising and soreness.

Massage can also be used to fight cellulite, with the main treatments using a roller or vacuum suction to “knead” the effected skin and fat just below the surface. Their efficacy is still questionable.

Cellulite creams are very rarely worth the money you will spend for them. While some medical-grade medical formulas can improve the production of collagen, they usually do not address the cellulite itself. Cellulite treatments require an extended remodeling of fat, collagen, and connective tissues that a cream cannot supply.

To have a long-term cellulite treatment administered, such as Cellfina®, it usually costs, on average, around $4,300. The cost will be based on the size of the treatment area, what is involved in removing the fat, and the number of treatments needed. In regards to Sculptra injections, each session cost around $1,000 and 3 sessions are preferred for optimal results.

Laser skin resurfacing minimizes fine lines and wrinkles, treats discolorations, redness, and freckles, and encourages collagen production. It also tightens the skin and removes surgical scars and acne, or unwanted facial or body hair.

Ablative lasers, basically, remove the epidermis so new skin can heal in its place. The depth of the laser light depends on the type of wavelength. In our clinic we have both, fully ablative and fractional lasers to better serve your needs.

Remember – a laser light that penetrates the surface of the skin is ablative while a non-ablative laser does not break the skin’s surface. Non-ablative lasers only heat up the dermis (second layer) beneath the skin to encourage collagen growth. Therefore, these lasers are often used in skin resurfacing to improve firmness and tone. Usually, you will need to undergo more treatments, as non-ablative skin resurfacing is gentler and therefore more gradual.

Skin resurfacing is often done in the fall or winter. That is because laser-treated skin can be hypersensitive to the sun. Therefore, many cosmetic surgeons encourage patients to have laser skin resurfacing performed during the autumn, when the days are shorter and the patient will spend more time indoors. Even if the patient does spend time inside, they should wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen, preferably with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30.

You can choose from one of various laser skin resurfacing options, including the following:

• CO2 and Erbium lasers are usually used for ablative skin resurfacing treatments, specifically for removing scars, warts, wrinkles, or deeper dermatological flaws.
• Pulsed-dye lasers are non-ablative lasers that are designed to heat the skin to absorb pigments. Therefore, hyperpigmentation, redness, rosacea, and broken capillaries can be treated.
• Fractional picosecond laser. They are made so the laser energy breaks up into thousands of small beams, thereby treating only a fraction of the skin. These lasers reduce downtime and can be used to treat a variety of age-related skin conditions.
• IPL (intense pulsed light) therapy is not technically a laser treatment, but still is used for skin resurfacing to treat laser-related skin conditions, including rosacea, hyperpigmentation, sun damage, and acne. This type of treatment is considered non-ablative.