Transform your legs this winter
When fibrous, connective bands in the skin
become rigid and tighten, they cause the fat
cells trapped within those tissues to bulge.
These pockets of fat create a dimpled, orange
peel appearance on the skin called cellulite.
Cellulite tends to occur in women more
often than men, and usually accumulates
on the thighs, buttocks and abdomen.
While weight gain, genetics and hormone
changes can impact the appearance of
cellulite, cellulite itself is actually the result
of structural changes within the skin, and
can appear on people of all shapes and
sizes. Fortunately, at Advanced Varicose
Vein Treatments of Manhattan, we offer
our Manhattan patients Cellulaze to treat
unwanted, stubborn cellulite.
What is Cellulaze?
Cellulaze is the first and only FDA-approved
revolutionary laser treatment to reduce the
appearance of cellulite. It is a minimally
invasive, patient-friendly procedure that
uses laser energy to target the structures
of the skin that cause cellulite. Cellulaze
melts away fat, disrupts fibrous connective
bands and stimulates collagen production
in the dermis to tighten and firm skin
while getting rid of the dimpled, cottage
cheese appearance. Topical creams and
treatments applied to the outer
layer of skin cannot come
close to eliminating cellulite
the way that Cellulaze can.
Patients appreciate that
they don’t have to undergo
general anesthesia.
Instead, local anesthesia is
administered directly into
the treatment area. This also
means that the procedure can
be performed in our office, not
in a hospital, making it more convenient
for patients. You can expect the procedure
to last 60 to 90 minutes.
This procedure is great for patients who
want to improve the look of their legs but
don’t have time for more invasive cosmetic
services. As with any medical procedure,
recovery and downtime depend on each
patient’s overall health, healing rate,
sensitivity to pain and the size of the
treatment area. Most patients have some
swelling and bruising, but discomfort is
usually mild and easily managed with overthe
counter pain medication, compression
garments and ice. Since the work is done
under the skin, the surface of the skin is
left intact and unharmed, which means the
procedure will not scar the outer layer of
skin in the treatment area.
Most patients return home immediately after
their treatment and rest for the remainder
of the day. Some patients take the following
day off work and resume normal
activities on the third day. One
factor that can impact how
quickly you return to work is
your profession. If you have
a strenuous job, you may
need to take more time off
work versus a person who
does computer work at a
desk. Strenuous activities and
exercise should be avoided for a
week. While you want to move,
you also want to rest to give your
Dr. Ronald Lev, MD
body time to heal. Taking it easy in the early
days following your Cellulaze treatment will
mean a faster and better recovery. Listen
to your body and if you have questions or
concerns, call us. We are here to help.
You might think that follow-up treatments
are necessary to maintain your smooth,
cellulite-free legs. Fortunately for you
and your pocketbook, just one Cellulaze
treatment is effective at eliminating cellulite
in the targeted treatment area. The threepronged
approach to treating cellulite
– liquefying fat, eliminating the binding
connective tissue and tightening the
underside of the dermis – provides you with
lasting results. Of course, weight gain and
natural aging can impact the treatment area
over time, but in general, you can expect
to maintain your firmer and smoother
appearance for years to come.
Seeking treatment during COVID-19
The staff at Advanced Varicose Veins has
remained vigilant in protecting patients by
taking several measures to reduce the risk of
COVID-19. We offer virtual consultations,
a safe way for patients to speak with Dr. Lev
from the comfort of their own home. While
visiting the practice, patients are seen one
at a time and are able to adhere to social
distancing guidance. Clinicians dedicate
time with each patient, monitoring them
for symptoms of COVID-19. In addition to
evaluating patients, all areas of the practice
are sanitized throughout the day and each
treatment room is deep cleaned. Each
and every staff member is committed to
ensuring the safety of our patients.
If you want to get your legs summer-ready,
winter is one of the best times to undergo
treatment. Advanced Varicose Vein
Treatments of Manhattan has performed
over 11,000 vein procedures and our
experienced team has the expertise and
know-how to bring out your best legs! To
learn more about leg treatments, call our
office today at 1-888-356-VEIN (8346).
12 December 17, 2020 Schneps Media