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Cellulite Treatments

What is cellulite? 

Although the presence of cellulite is normal and is experienced by over 90% of women at some point in their life, it can be frustrating to deal with. Cellulite is a term for the formation of lumps and dimples in the skin, comparable to an orange peel or cottage cheese, that usually affects the buttocks and thighs. It is caused by many factors including diet, lifestyle, hormones, and genetics. Untreated cellulite accumulates, and just as chronological aging never stops.

Fortunately, most types of cellulite can be remedied with appropriate treatments and products, but consistency and patience are required. There are three treatable components of cellulite: addressing the collagen, reducing the fat, and increasing circulation. This means that optimal treatment of cellulite will be a multifaceted approach combining several modalities.

Below are some of the most common and effective cellulite treatments that we have: 

  • Sculptra Injections:
    Sculptra is a bio-stimulator that can be injected into dimples signaling for the body to produce collagen in the affected areas. It smooths out the dimples and creases associated with the cellulite, as well as builds volume to help treat the laxity of the skin. It typically requires several treatments spread out at least a month apart to accomplish optimal results with Sculptra.
  • Hyper-Dilute Radiesse Injections:
    Radiesse is a bio-stimulating filler made up of Calcium Hydroxylapatite (CaHA). When diluted with saline or lidocaine, it stimulates collagen and elastin production, thickens the skin, and improves skin texture. We inject it directly into the dimples to smooth them out and plumpen the skin. It requires a few treatments, 4-6 weeks apart, to get your desired results but you should see improvement after the first treatment. 
  • PDO Threads:
    The treatment uses polydioxanone or PDO absorbable suture threads (similar to those used in cardiac surgery). The PDO threads are inserted under the skin in a mesh or lattice pattern, which acts as a “scaffold” to help hold the skin against the effects of gravity. Once the PDO threads are inserted under the skin, it prompts the body’s automatic response by stimulating collagen and elastin production.
  • Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) with RF Micro-Needling:
    Another promising option is platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), which involves injecting plasma derived from your blood into specific areas of the skin to promote collagen growth and tissue regeneration. PRF creates a healthier skin structure necessary to minimize the appearance of cellulite long-term. PRF also consists of substances created by the body, which makes it a good complement to a more natural, less invasive approach to treating cellulite. We like to combine PRF with RF Micro-Needling. RF Micro-Needling is a treatment where tiny needles that emit RF energy go deep into the dermis to stimulate collagen and elastin production, break down fibrous bands, tighten the skin, and improve skin texture. When used together, it can improve the appearance of cellulite and provide a smoother look!