Cellulaze for Cellulite Removal
Conveniently located to serve Jacksonville, FL
Posh Plastic Surgery was the first medical practice to offer Cellulaze anti-cellulite treatments in Jacksonville, FL. It is the first FDA-approved cellulite treatment and has long-lasting results backed by clinical research. Dr. Sofia Kirk has been performing Cellulaze on patients successfully since 2012, and the response has been positive!
What Is Cellulite?
Cellulite is a common condition that most women will experience as they get older. There are many factors that influence cellulite, including age, hormonal and genetic factors, and your general skin type.
Cellulite is the name given to the dimpled appearance of the skin on areas susceptible to weight gain such as the hips, thighs, buttocks, and occasionally the lower abdomen. In the majority of cases, it occurs only in women due to differences in the skin structure of men and women. The term ‘cellulite’ implies that it is a disease, and it was originally thought to be so, but that myth has now been dispelled and in some medical literature it is referred to as ‘so-called Cellulite’ in acknowledgment of this.
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Cellulite is the natural result of an increase in the volume of the subcutaneous fat cells beneath the dermal layer of the skin. There are connective strands running from the dermal skin layer through the subcutaneous fat layer to the tissue below.
As the fat cells increase in volume the pockets between the connective strands the dermal and epidermal layers of skin are pushed upwards in the areas between the connective strands but cannot raise up where they are anchored by the connective strands. This is what gives the dimpled ‘orange peel’ effect.
Men have more of a criss-cross pattern to the fibrous connective tissue which greatly inhibits the dimpling effect whereas women have a parallel vertical pattern of connective tissue which allows pockets of fat cells to become trapped thereby enhancing the dimple effect.
Treatments of cellulite thus far have not been particularly successful. The use of liposuction to reduce the volume of the subcutaneous fat has not had good results.
Creams and topical applications containing Aminophylline or herbal preparations, although good in theory, cannot penetrate through the dermal and epidermal layers of skin well enough to provide the necessary level of active ingredient to the fat cells.
Massage and certain treatments with rollers and electrical units have shown some reduction in girth when used but have not been shown to reduce the dimpled effect significantly and any improvement in appearance seems to disappear once the treatment is stopped.
How Does Cellulaze Work?
Cellulaze is a brand new treatment from Cynosure that addresses the very cause of Cellulite. This new laser treatment works in two ways. It severs the fibrous connective strands that anchor the skin causing the dimple itself thereby allowing the skin to level out over the fat layer and it liquefies the surrounding fat cells softening the shape and form of the cellulite.
The 1440nm wavelength laser also tightens and thickens the underlying dermis by heating it thereby making it more resistant to dimpling and giving a smoother, firmer texture overall. The connective tissue then grows back in a denser, criss-cross pattern resembling the structure found in men’s subcutaneous fat layer which is more resilient to the formation of pockets of cells.
What to Expect from Your Cellulaze Treatment
Undergoing the Cellulaze procedure is similar to having liposuction in that a long, thin metal cannula is inserted through a tiny incision in the skin and moved back and forth through the subcutaneous fat layer across the area that requires treatment.
At the end of the procedure, the treated area will be gently massaged with a roller to squeeze out as much of the liquefied fat as possible although a small amount of leakage can be expected over the next few days.
Your Cellulaze treatment in Jacksonville will take anywhere from one to two hours depending on the areas to be treated. The whole process can be done in-office under local anesthetic and sedation.
Cellulaze Recovery
Wearing a compression garment for the following 6 weeks aids drainage and can improve the final results.
Downtime is minimal following your Cellulaze treatment in Jacksonville. Some soreness and discomfort can be expected for the first few days, and pain medication may be necessary for some patients, but you can expect to be back to work in a few days.
For patients who spend all day on their feet, it may take a few more days until you will be comfortable enough to return to work. Your doctor will give you all the information needed as part of your pre-operative information package and if you have any questions then ask your plastic surgeon during your initial consultation.
The results of your procedure will improve over the following months, and it may take up to one year for the full results to show.
Cellulaze Results
There is a good amount of clinical evidence that Cellulaze works, and the process has been studied in depth to ensure its safety and effectiveness. Skin quality is greatly improved with an average increase in thickness of 25% and skin elasticity was improved by 29%. These results were evident a year after treatment.
Post-operative surveys show that 93% of people who underwent the procedure were satisfied with their results and many would recommend Cellulaze to a friend.
Cellulaze Cost and Payment Options
The cost of Cellulaze treatments in Jacksonville varies depending upon how many areas you have treated. You will need to have a Cellulaze consultation here at Posh Plastic Surgery with Dr. Sofia Kirk who will assess how much treatment is needed.
Feel free to ask her any questions you have during your consultation and please take time to look through our collection of Cellulaze before and after pictures to get a realistic idea of the results you can expect.
Schedule a Consultation
If you are looking for a safe and effective treatment option for reducing the appearance of your cellulite, contact Posh Plastic Surgery today to schedule a consultation for your Cellulaze in Jacksonville.
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Dr. Sofia Kirk
Cellulaze Expert
Dr. Sofia Kirk is a board certified plastic surgeon providing laser cellulite treatment. See pictures of the results that Cellulaze can provide.