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CELLULITE. THE VERY WORD
MAKES WOMEN—AND SOME
MEN—CRINGE.
It's a condition
that affects people of all ages and body
types. For decades, treatment options
have been numerous and sometimes
downright medieval, ranging from
machines that vibrate wide canvas
belts surrounding the hips and buttocks
to electrical muscle stimulators,
mechanical massage, and a host of
creams, serums and injectables. The
problem: Until recently, no treatment
modality has offered long-term results.
The introduction of minimally invasive
systems that promise results of two
years or more—including the laser-
based Cynosure Cellulaze and Sciton
CelluSmooth; and Ulthera's Cellfi na,
which does not rely on heat or energy—
have spurred renewed interest in
cellulite treatment. We asked physicians
who have worked with these systems
to share their experiences in patient
selection, degree of improvement and
longevity of results.
How to manage expectations and
identify the best candidates for
minimally invasive and noninvasive
cellulite treatment options.
By Shelley Moench-Kelly, MBA
Smooth
Operators