While cellulite won’t directly cause health issues, frustration over its appearance can be stressful. It doesn’t matter that it’s a common and natural condition, it’s a superficial skin condition that’s never welcome.
Described as dimpled or like an orange peel in appearance, cellulite happens because of varying responses in skin and connective tissue.
At Rinnova Skin & Body, we know how disappointed you can be with the appearance of cellulite, and we’re proud to offer Cellfina®, the only one-time, minimally invasive procedure cleared by the FDA for the long-term treatment of cellulite.
There are three components to cellulite: surface skin, superficial fat, and connective tissue. For once, fat may not be the primary enemy.
The layers of skin and superficial fat are parallel. The connective tissue in question runs in a perpendicular direction, fixing the skin to another parallel layer under the fat tissue.
Imagine the buttons of a sofa cushion and how they secure the surfaces of the cushions. You may notice the similarity in appearance between the cushion and some sections of cellulite.
As skin loses tone over time, it also loses the elasticity that keeps it tight and in control of superficial fat. Together, they give the appearance of healthy, taut, youthful skin.
When collagen content drops with age, the effect is like the surface fabric of the sofa cushion losing its ability to hold the interior padding flat.
Your body’s connective tissue continues to hold your skin at its attachment points. But the skin itself can no longer contain the fat layers between these points, giving rise to the dimpled appearance of cellulite in the buttocks and thighs.
The problem comes down to these bands of connective tissue. Since they won’t stretch to allow skin smoothness, they’re ultimately the culprit in the cellulite battle.
Enter Cellfina. Using minimally invasive microblade subcision techniques, a needle-like device breaks up selected connective tissue bands, freeing and smoothing your skin.
Your Cellfina session lasts about an hour, treating dimples in your thighs and buttocks in that time, and you can return to your routine the next day.
Bruising and swelling are common side effects that can last up to a few weeks, so February is the ideal time to address stubborn cellulite ahead of the summer swimsuit season.
As for results, you notice an immediate reduction in the depth of cellulite dimples that improves as swelling subsides, and improvements continue in the coming months.
Cellfina is a one-time treatment with results that last five years or longer. The American Academy of Dermatology reports high satisfaction levels among Cellfina patients.
Learn more about how the Cellfina treatment can improve the appearance of cellulite in the buttocks and thighs in a single procedure by visiting us at Rinnova Skin & Body in Boulder, Colorado. Call or click now to schedule your consultation.
