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 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.
Cellulaze is unique in that it is incredibly
effective yet minimally invasive. 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. Strenuous activities and exercise
should be avoided for a week. While you
want to move, you also want to rest to give
your body time to heal. Taking it easy in the
early days following your Cellulaze treatment
will mean a faster and better recovery.
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 three-pronged 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.
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).
Dr. Ronald Lev, MD
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