WHAT IS CELLULITE?
Cellulite is the term for the formation of lumps and dimples in the skin. The appearance of ‘bumpy’ skin varies in shape and size and is present in over 80% of people over the age of 20. It can affect both men and women, however, is more common in females due to the different distributions of fat, muscle and connective tissue.
HOW DOES CELLUERASE WORK?
Celluerase involves breaking and releasing the fibres with a special microblade. The bands of fibrous connective tissue are separated by subcision allowing the skin to spring back resulting in a smoother appearance.
The results are immediate and once a specific depression is treated it should not need further treatment.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING MY CONSULTATION?
During your consultation, a detailed medical history will be taken, helping the medical specialist to determine whether the Celluerase treatment is an appropriate product/treatment for you to receive and whether it will help you achieve the results that you are looking for. This will also reduce the risk of any unwanted side effects from the treatment. During this consultation, the potential risks and aftercare recommendations are discussed.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING TREATMENT?
Local anaesthetic is used to minimise any pain during the procedure, although there may be a moderate degree of discomfort during the treatment of certain areas. The injection of local anaesthetic may cause a stinging sensation before numbing takes place. If you find the procedure uncomfortable, a further local anaesthetic can be administered.
A small microblade is then used to break the fibres connecting the skin to release the dimpled effect and give a smoother appearance
WHAT’S THE AFTERCARE ADVICE?
Paracetamol may be required for tenderness. Patients are more comfortable and have less swelling when a compression garment is worn.
You cannot bathe, swim, use a sunbed, sauna/steam for at least 1-week post-treatment
HOW LONG DO THE RESULTS LAST?
The treatment results are permanent. Occasionally only one treatment may be required. If cellulite is extensive it may be necessary to perform more than one treatment as there is a limit to the amount of local anaesthetic which can be used.
WHO IS NOT SUITABLE FOR THIS TREATMENT?
- People who have bleeding disorders
- People allergic to local anaesthetic (Lidocaine)
- People who are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Infection at the injection site
Side Effects
Following treatment, the area can be quite red, warm, tender and swollen for the first few days as healing takes place. Occasionally there may be some altered sensation, numbness or tingling within the area, this sometimes takes a few days or weeks to settle. Bruising is also possible due to the nature of the procedure.
Although the microblade used is very narrow, occasionally the treatment may result in a tiny scar. Thickened scars, such as hypertrophic or keloid scars, may occur. If you have a tendency for these, it is essential you inform your practitioner. Rarely the treatment may result in scabs, blisters or vesicles at the treatment site.
Pigmentation may occur due to the bruising within the skin, it is important to avoid exposure to UV light until healing is complete.