Cellfina

Consultation

During your consultation you will discuss your medical history, concerns and expectation with the specialist. The specialist will do a thorough check and determine whether you are fit for the treatment and if there are any other measures to be taken before the you start the treatment. During this stage you will also learn about how the treatment works.

Treatment

The Cellfina® System treats the primary structural cause of cellulite—the connective bands woven throughout fat in the thighs and buttocks. These tight bands pull down the skin, creating the puckering you see on the surface of the skin. Similar to a rubber band under tension, once released, the treated skin bounces back to smooth itself out in as little as three days. This one-time cellulite treatment is performed at a doctor’s office in less than an hour.

Areas with cellulite dimpling will be marked prior to the procedure. Next, the patient will be numbed with a local anesthetic to ensure optimal comfort throughout the procedure. The Cellfina treatment will then begin by treating individual or closely clustered dimples. The instrument is comprised of a circular disk with a clear cover for visibility. Once the disk is placed over a dimple, the disk will vacuum up the skin, creating a suction that causes the skin to rise, stabilizing the area. Next, a small, motorized blade will be inserted just beneath the skin and moved back and forth to cut the fibrous bands, lasting several seconds. The blade will then be removed, the suction released, and the Cellfina disk positioned on the next dimple. This process will continue until all dimples have been addressed. Incisions will not require stitches although the area will be bandaged for compression and healing.

The goal of Cellfina is to improve and diminish the appearance of cellulite in the buttocks, hip area, and/or the back of the thighs.

Aftercare

You can return to work immediately after the treatment, there will be minor bruising or swelling which will settle down in few days. It is recommended to wear a compression garments for 2-4 weeks to reduce the bruising. You should limit your exercise for three to four days after the procedure and avoid swimming and sun exposure for about a week. The results will last up to 3 years.