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Main causes of cellulite

Cellulite is the name for the dimple, uneven-look skin that can get on some body areas like the thighs and buttocks.

Fat cells and tissue push up under the skin in those zones and make little puckers against the surface to create that bumpy appearance. Some people think having cellulite must mean someone is overweight or doesn't exercise enough.

But cellulite is different than regular body fat. Even very fit people and those at a healthy weight can still get cellulite.

Several essential factors influence cellulite development:

1. Genetic factor- Certain individuals are just naturally susceptible to cellulite. Cellulite can be made worse by poor metabolism, inadequate circulation, and weakened keratin under the skin, which encourages fat cells to proliferate. These genetic factors mean some people develop cellulite much more quickly than others.

2. Body Weight- Gaining excess weight adds fat cells under the skin, increasing pressure against connective tissue and making cellulite more visible. However, even lean and fit women can suffer from cellulite due to genetics and gender.

3. Age- Cellulite most commonly initially emerges during puberty and adolescence, given it is a period characterized by substantial physical development and hormonal fluctuations.

However, our skin gradually loses its elasticity as we age, which typically exacerbates the illness.

By the mid-30s, over 90% of women have some observable amount of cellulite. Additionally, the onset of menopause later in life exacerbates cellulite due to the falling estrogen levels that accompany it.

4. Gender Disparities- Due to differences in hormones, fat accumulation, muscle mass, and physiology, females are far more likely than males to have cellulite. Women's thighs and hips store fat, especially in response to estrogen. Some degree of cellulite is seen in up to 90% of women.

Is there any permanent cellulite treatment?

Fortunately, many alternatives exist for improving the appearance of cellulite. Creams with ingredients like retinol or caffeine can temporarily increase blood flow to cellulite-prone areas and make them less visible.

Massage tools like Endermologie rollers also temporarily reduce the look of cellulite by decreasing swelling and inflammation in those spots.

Other devices like BTL Vanquish and Thermi use radiofrequency technology to break down connective tissue under the skin and boost blood flow, diminishing cellulite's appearance for a time.

However, it's essential to know these treatments only provide short-term improvement, lasting days or weeks at most. They also only treat small surface areas.

FDA-approved new cellulite treatment with Avéli safely reduces or permanently treats cellulite by precision-targeting the septa bands under the skin that pull down and create dimples.

How does Avéli work?

The cellulite Avéli treatment improves cellulite's appearance by severing the tight bands that pull down on your skin underneath those bumpy areas like the thighs and buttocks. Using its special laser, Aveli targets only the inflexible fibers under the indentations and precisely cuts them. This allows the skin to smooth out for a long-term improvement in the appearance of cellulite.

To start, while a patient is standing in a relaxed position, the provider marks the cellulite areas using a surgical marker to indicate the spots directly over the dimples. The procedure itself is performed under local anesthesia to numb the skin. Once numb, the handheld Avéli device is inserted through a small incision into the subcutaneous fat layer and tissue beneath each marked cellulite dimple.

The Avéli device has an integrated light that lets the healthcare provider see and guide the device to directly contact each taut fiber band, causing the dimpled appearance. As the device severs each band, the provider can verify it has been fully released based on feel and visibility. The Avéli device is then moved to the subsequent marked depression and repeats the process of cutting bands.

Ultimately, multiple bands are released across all the pre-marked cellulite areas during a single treatment session, allowing the skin above them to smooth back out for a visible cellulite reduction.

Is Avéli safe?

● Avéli was FDA-approved in 2020 after extensive testing showing effectiveness and safety. The clinical trials demonstrated there were no serious adverse events.

● It is minimally invasive and does not require any general anesthesia or hospitalization - just a local numbing treatment. This makes risks very low compared to more involved procedures.

● It uses a precise laser targeting only the fibrous bands under the dimpled skin that pull down and cause cellulite. This avoids damage to other tissues.

● Over 10,000 cellulite treatments have been performed worldwide with Aveli since its inception without any significant safety issues being reported.

So, while no procedure is complete without risk, the Aveli cellulite treatment is considered highly safe overall based on its minimally-invasive nature, minimal side effects, FDA clearance, and record of safe use internationally by many patients.

Effects after Avéli Treatment

Avéli's effects are mild, like numbness, swelling, bruising, or tenderness around the small insertion sites that fade quickly. This usually responds well to over-the-counter pain medication given by Avéli cellulite treatment experts.

Most patients resume normal activities on the same day or 24 hours after treatment.

In the long term, the insertion sites fully heal, usually with no external scarring. Some patients use bio-stimulators with Aveli treatment for smoother skin appearance or elect to do at the same time during liposuction and fat transfer to the buttocks at Aesthetic and Cosmetic Surgeons in Los Angeles.