FAQs Regarding Cellulite Removal For Thighs, Hips And Buttocks

Are you tired of trying to hide ugly cellulite? Are you interested in cellulite removal on your thighs? Dr. Theodore Diktaban, considered by some as the very best plastic surgeon in NYC, replies frequently asked queries about cellulite removal.

What is cellulite?

Cellulite refers to the lumpy, cottage cheese areas on skin, normally found on the thighs, hips, buttocks and at times across the knees. The state is a structural issue and increases when the cords separating the fats cells directly below the skin constrict, pulling the skin down and creating the body fat to bulge like a balloon tied in the middle. As skin becomes dry and thin over time, the bulges are more visible. Cellulite does not pose any medical risks, but it will be an awkward cosmetic issue.

Is cellulite tied to obesity?

No. When being overweight might make the cellulite more visible, a lot of sufferers who come into the office looking cellulite removal on their thighs are not overweight at all. In fact, some are amazingly active, athletic adults. The difficulty might involve fats cells, but it is essentially a structural issue.

Are women more likely to develop cellulite than men?

Yes they are; cellulite is actually rare in men. The reason for this is the structural variations of the subcutaneous body fat cells which place directly under the skin. In women, these look like little cubes with horizontal connective tissues. When these tissues constrict they naturally drag down on the skin and produce the dimples related with cellulite. In men the cells are arranged in a different way, resembling a mesh with polygon shaped cells separated by crisscrossing fibers. Even if the fibers do restrict they don't drag directly down on the skin that is exactly what will cause the cellulite to be seen in women. Additionally, male tend to have thicker skin than women, one more factor in cellulite visibility.

Where is cellulite most prominent?

Most women coming in for treatment request cellulite removal on their thighs, hips and buttocks. The difficulty is most usual here because of the larger fat deposits. Cellulite will also build around the knees and belly.

Do cellulite creams, massages and supplements work?

Millions of dollars are spent every year on a variety of "cures" for cellulite, but until the recent advancement of a laser treatment known as Cellulaze™ none of them have been proven efficient. Some lotions, particularly those containing caffeine, improve the condition of the skin which makes cellulite less visible, but the cellulite remains and the visual improvement disappears as soon as the medication ceases. The difficulty with lotions, massages and supplements is that they don't deal with the structural reasons of the issue.

It is important to do your homework before you try any new medication plan, as some of them can actually cause allergic reactions or even be dangerous, such as mesotherapy. In this process, fat dissolving substances are injected under the skin. The FDA has issued warning regarding this unapproved procedure because of several problems including rashes, burning, swelling and infection. In few situations permanent damage has occurred.

What is Cellulaze™?

Cellulaze is a minimally invasive laser medication that works below the skin to actually address the reasons of cellulite. The laser cuts through the restricted fibers, releasing the pressure against the skin. The warmth melts some of the fats that is then pressed out of the body. In addition, the laser is used to treat the skin, stimulating collagen production and improving elasticity. This is the very first such therapy to actually receive FDA approval as both are safe and efficient.

How long does the improvement with Cellulaze™ last?

Cellulaze is a relatively new procedure, but studies show that women who had the medication two years before are still cellulite free. Based on this, it looks that Cellulaze™ provides a permanent solution. And it only takes one out-patient medication.