Cellulite has long been a battle waged by women of all shapes and sizes. Creams, serums, massage tools, and other so-called silver bullets often promise to erase the dimples and bumps caused by cellulite. But if you’ve tried any of them, you know real solutions are rare — until now. Effective treatments are available at Sieber Plastic Surgery.
A revolutionary new device called Avéli has recently been cleared by the FDA and proven safe and effective for reducing the appearance of cellulite on the buttocks and thighs.
Avéli cellulite treatment is a long-term treatment for cellulite reduction on the buttocks and thighs. It is minimally invasive.
Avéli targets the underlying cause of cellulite and takes an anatomical approach to improving cellulite (goes beneath the skin) as opposed to a topical or surface-level approach.
The device is wand-like in appearance, and its main use is to actually cut (release) the connective fibrous bands that cause cellulite (more on this below under the heading, “What Is Cellulite?”).
The best candidates for Avéli are frustrated with moderate to severe cellulite on their buttocks and thighs. Cellulite will appear as bumpy, lumpy, and dimpled skin.
Sometimes, with dieting and exercise (especially strength training), cellulite can disappear on its own. However, even the fittest of the fit can struggle with cellulite. It’s often a genetic issue.
It’s best if patients have good skin elasticity and not a lot of excess fat near the treatment areas. Localized fat can be treated with liposuction.
In addition to the above, optimal candidates for Avéli cellulite treatment should:
One of the most common skin conditions among adult women is cellulite. In fact, nine out of ten women are affected by the dimpled flesh that characterizes it.
Cellulite can make individuals feel self-conscious when exercising or going to the beach or a pool. It can detract from a person’s overall confidence and self-esteem and may also complicate intimacy for some.
The good news is — despite its unpopularity — cellulite is harmless. It is unrelated to any underlying medical conditions and should not cause further medical issues over time.
So, what causes cellulite?
The science tells us it’s the presence of septa that causes cellulite. Septa are fibrous bands located beneath the skin. Some of these bands get smaller and stiffer over time, essentially pulling the skin from below like the string of a balloon. Each septa band that tightens and pulls down on the skin above creates a cellulite dimple.
The Avéli technique essentially cuts these bands, releasing their tension so that the patient’s cellulite dimples disappear and smooth out.
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Focusing on cosmetic surgery of the face, breast, and body, San Francisco Plastic Surgeon Dr. David Sieber is a board-certified plastic surgeons in the San Francisco Bay Area with specialized fellowship training in cosmetic surgery. He has completed further training in the latest non-surgical procedures including dermal fillers, botulinum toxins, and laser skin rejuvenation.
No other cellulite treatment is like Avéli. While other treatments approach cellulite from the top down, Avéli goes below the surface of the skin to physically cut (release) the septa bands that cause cellulite.
The procedure begins with local anesthesia. After the buttocks and/or thighs have been sufficiently numbed, a few small incisions will be made around the treatment area.
The Avéli Precision Cellulite Release Device will then be inserted into these incisions. A light at the end of the device will guide Dr. Sieber as he locates the internal septa bands that correspond to the surface-level dimples.
Once a septa band has been located, a small arm will then be deployed at the end of the device. Dr. Sieber will pull back on the device, and as he does so, a blade will hook and cut the septa band, visibly releasing the dimple, which should immediately smooth out.
After your Avéli treatment, you will be sent to a recovery room for a short time or may go directly home if performed under local anesthesia.
Staff will ensure you are doing well during your initial recovery, and then you will be discharged to return home. Because Avéli is an outpatient procedure, you may go home on the same day as your surgery.
The vast majority of patients will not need much time at all to return to their normal activities after their procedure. You should be cleared to return to school or work within one to two days.
Bruising, swelling, and some slight discomfort are all normal side effects during the first week of recovery. Swelling, which will be the last symptom to linger, may last for several more weeks and months.
During your recovery, be sure to have patience. It will take time to see your results — sometimes up to three months. Wear your compression garments, attend all of your follow-up appointments, avoid heavy lifting and vigorous exercise, and stay out of the sun to achieve optimal results.
One of the most common skin conditions among adult women is cellulite. In fact, nine out of ten women are affected by the dimpled flesh that characterizes it.
Cellulite can make individuals feel self-conscious when exercising or going to the beach or a pool. It can detract from a person’s overall confidence and self-esteem and may also complicate intimacy for some.
The good news is — despite its unpopularity — cellulite is harmless. It is unrelated to any underlying medical conditions and should not cause further medical issues over time.
So, what causes cellulite?
The science tells us it’s the presence of septa that causes cellulite. Septa are fibrous bands located beneath the skin. Some of these bands get smaller and stiffer over time, essentially pulling the skin from below like the string of a balloon. Each septa band that tightens and pulls down on the skin above creates a cellulite dimple.
The Avéli technique essentially cuts these bands, releasing their tension so that the patient’s cellulite dimples disappear and smooth out.
Avéli generally costs between $3,000 and $6,000 per treatment. You can have as many septa bands released during one treatment as you like, but do keep in mind that more extensive treatment may increase the cost of Avéli.
Other factors that will influence your Avéli cost include who your surgeon is and where they are located, in what facility you undergo the procedure, and what you need to spend on aftercare and recovery care (including any medications).
The presence of fibrous septa bands beneath the skin is the source of cellulite in most patients. It’s unknown why some people are predisposed to it and others are not.
In fact, many people have a genetic predisposition for cellulite. Still, lack of exercise, high amounts of body fat, and aging can also cause or exacerbate cellulite.
While some claims have been made that changes in diet and an increase in exercise can get rid of cellulite naturally, this is up for debate. Certainly, the loss of excess body fat may reduce the appearance of cellulite in some cases.
Furthermore, increasing the presence of muscle on your buttocks and thighs (primarily through weight lifting and strength training) may also improve cellulite in these locations.
However, for many, no amount of healthy living and weight maintenance can get rid of cellulite. For some, it’s simply something caused by genetics and cannot be improved without a proven-effective treatment like Avéli.
Most patients will pay between $3,000 and $6,000 or more for Avéli in the San Francisco area. To get an accurate cost estimate, however, it’s important to schedule a consultation with Dr. Sieber.
If you think you may be a good candidate for cellulite removal with Avéli, please give our office a call today 415-915-9000. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. David Sieber would be happy to sit down with you to discuss your options.
*Disclaimer: Results may vary from person to person. Editorial content, before and after images, and patient testimonials do not constitute a guarantee of specific results.
