Cellulite
Cellulite is a french term describing the enlargement of the subcutaneous fat cells resulting in an uneven, lumpy-bumpy appearance of the subcutaneous fatty layer. It has no relation to Cellulitis, a severe, dangerous bacterial infection of the subcutaneous fat.
Before and After Cellulite by Thermage
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- Genetic factors are very important.
- Obesity can play a role in some cases, although many non-obese women can have Cellulite.
- Age often plays a major role inasmuch as the skin becomes thinner with age, and thus reveals more readily the underlying imperfections.
- The role of smoking has not yet been entirely elucidated.
Cellulite Treatments - Thermage
No surgery. No injections. No downtime.
Thermage tightens and thickens the skin fairly uniformly, including in the areas where the fat is herniating. Thus, in addition to reducing the diameter and circumference of the thighs and buttocks, it can reduce the lumpiness of cellulite. One treatment usually suffices.
Thermage Pain factor: Mild
Thermage Price: Depending on the area to be treated: $3000.00 to $5000.00
Treatments: One Thermage treatment usually suffices.
Cellulite is graded into 4 categories:
Grade 1 - Mild and visible dimpling only when pinched.
Grade 2 - Cellulite is visible when standing but disappears when lying down. There is more swelling of the fat and spider veins may be present.
Grade 3 - Protruding lobules of fat visible when standing as well as when lying down.
Grade 4 - Cellulite is nodular (lumpy) and can be hard and painful.
Thermage can help improve the appearance of early (Grade 1 & 2) cellulite but the results will likely be temporary and may be subtle.
You should noy expect miracles, but if you would be happy with some decent improvement and you like the idea of a non-invasive and recovery-free, then Thermage may be right for you. More information available on the Thermage page on our website.
Discuss your cellulite condition with a Board Certified Dermatologist. Call (773) 281.9200 now to make an appointment.
See Also
Thermage
Thermage - Combined treatments
Liposuction
Lipotherme Laser Liposuction
Prices on website subject to change and may not reflect actual prices after consultation. To discuss your condition with a Board Certified Dermatologist call (773) 281.9200.
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