Cellfina® Removes Fibrous Cellulite
New York

Cellfina® improves the appearance of fibrous cellulite on the buttocks and back of the thighs with the exception of the gluteal fold.

Cellulite is due to the accumulation of fat cells under the skin that increase in size and number. The proliferation of fat cells is generally accompanied by water retention and fibrosis.

Fibrous cellulite occurs when the collagen fibres around the fat cells thicken and stiffen. The fat is then compressed and dimples appear which give the skin a wavy appearance.

This cellulite is very easy to recognize.
It is visible even when relaxed and it feels hard and painful to the touch.

Attenuation of cellulite with Cellfina®

Cellfina® acts directly on the dimples and modifies the underlying structure of the cellulite. The treatment is performed under local anaesthesia in a sterile medical facility and lasts between 25 minutes and 1hr 30 minutes depending on the number of cellulite dimples. A single session is sufficient.

Adipocytes (fat cells) are found in cells that are separated vertically and horizontally by the septa, rigid fibres that do not stretch with the skin. When the fat cell becomes too large, it extends beyond the length of the vertical septa, resulting in the dimpled appearance of the skin.

The doctor sucks in every cell caused by fibrous cellulite using a suction cup. He then introduces a needle into the upper layers of the skin to break the fibrous bridges.

Cellfina® is a pain free method. After a session, there will be swelling for two days and bruising for ten without any scarring. The patient has to wear a compression girdle for one week. They can return to work immediately but should avoid exercising for ten days.

The cellulite dimples have disappeared and the skin is smooth with no orange peel effect. The results are visible from day three and are optimal after one month. Results last for three years.

The Cellfina® technique demonstrates a very high level of patient satisfaction: 85% after three months, 94% after one year and 96% after two years.

Disappearance of orange peel with Cellfina®

* Depends on the number of cellulite dimples, this will be determined during the consultation.