Cellfina®

Cellulite is notoriously tricky to treat, and until recently, most widely available options have offered unpredictable, short-lived, often disappointing results. However, as the medical community learns more about what causes cellulite, treatment options are improving. We’re proud to be one of the first practices in the world to offer Cellfina, an FDA-cleared, non-surgical option for long-lasting cellulite treatment. At our Shreveport, Louisiana, center, patients can enjoy smoother, more toned thighs and buttocks with this outpatient procedure.

To get started with your Cellfina procedure, request a consultation at The Wall Center for Plastic Surgery or call our office at (318) 213-1772. Conveniently located in Shreveport, we serve patients from across Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas, and offer a complete array of cosmetic surgery and skin care treatments through Jade MediSpa.

*The FDA-cleared study concluded: “These data further demonstrate the safety and efficacy of this treatment with no reduction in treatment benefits out to 3 years.”¹

Who Needs It?

Cellulite is most commonly seen in women, but sometimes men are affected, too. Although it’s often associated with fat, cellulite’s dimpled appearance is actually caused by fibrous bands of connective tissue that pull on skin from below. Although excess fat can worsen the appearance of cellulite, it’s not the main factor, which is why losing weight often doesn’t resolve the lumpy appearance. Since Cellfina is non-surgical, most adults who are at a healthy BMI who are bothered by the appearance of cellulite may safely undergo the procedure.

Your Cellfina Treatment

Your doctor begins by cleansing the area and administering a local anesthetic to improve your comfort. Once the anesthetic has taken effect, he or she uses Cellfina’s vacuum to isolate and stabilize the treatment area. Then, tiny microblades (as small as needles) penetrate the skin and release the bands and the tension that causes dimpling. The procedure is typically quite comfortable and lasts about 45 minutes.

Although we may advise you to take it easy following treatment, you should be able to quickly return to most of your regular activities. You may also feel some mild soreness and tenderness and see temporary bruising in the treated areas.

Results

A single treatment with Cellfina is all that’s typically required to see excellent results. Within 3 days of the treatment, most patients say they notice a smoother appearance and smaller, fewer dimples, although results vary. An FDA-cleared study¹ found the results to be long lasting: “These data further demonstrate the safety and efficacy of this treatment with no reduction in treatment benefits out to 3 years.” Cellfina is a wonderful complement to the results of CoolSculpting® and other body contouring procedures. During your consultation, your surgeon will help you choose the treatment or treatments that best suit your body and your lifestyle.

Cellfina™ FAQs

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¹ Kaminer M.S., Coleman W.P. 3rd, Weiss R.A., Robinson D.M., Grossman J., A Multicenter Pivotal Study of the Safety and Effectiveness of a Tissue Stabilized-Guided Subcision Procedure for the Treatment of Cellulite With 3-Year Follow-up, Dermatol Surg. 2017 Jun 28. DOI: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000001218. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28661995

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