ok, the quick buzz: Harper’s Bazaar is calling this the most impressive data on cellulite ever.

The Today Show is demonstrating Cellulaze’s benefits.  

Dr. Grant Stevens has been doing the treatment at his offices in LA for the past month. Here’s his latest video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cxdcatK_pE  

more quickie 411 on the lastest treatment that from what i hear, is the real deal of cottage cheese thighs is your thing (don’t you hate that expression? it’s so gross. i also love cottage cheese and it really messes it up for me).

Cellulaze defines a brand new category for treating cellulite due to the following attributes: 

•        Treats cellulite at the root cause

•        Longer-lasting, stable results after just one treatment

•        Minimally invasive laser procedure – only local anesthetic required

•        Little to no down time for recovery

First and only cleared procedure to address the anatomy of cellulite The unique technologies work in conjunction with one another – a small laser fiber is inserted under the skin that gently heats and melts the fat. The laser then releases the fibrous bands that pull down on the skin creating the ‘dimpling’ affect. Lastly the laser’s energy stimulates collagen, which in turn increases skin elasticity for a more firm, even look.

“Cellulite is actually caused by factors outside a patient’s control. Many believe it’s a fat problem, which can be addressed through diet and exercise,” says Dr. Stevens. So when you see the girls on adverts, billboards and even Babestation, just know they either have great genes or likely photoshopped, it’s nothing to do with their lifestyle! “There are countless treatments that claim to get rid of cellulite. But these other treatments—massage, external energy devises, creams and lotions—can only treat cellulite superficially by working at the skin’s surface. These treatments require either daily or weekly applications, and results are often inconsistent.”  He adds that, “Cellulaze is the first and only cellulite laser treatment that treats the actual problems underneath the skin to deliver proven longer-lasting results.” 

According to Dr. Michelle Spring, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Marina Plastic Surgery who also is skilled in performing the Cellulaze procedure, aging, hormones, genetics and dramatic weight changes can all play a role in the appearance of cellulite. These factors can cause connective tissue bands under the skin to stiffen and the fat cells they surround to become larger and push up into the skin. That creates the “cottage cheese” effect which is even easier to see if you have thin skin.

This is a minimally invasive, laser-assisted procedure which increases the skin’s natural thickness for a smoother, healthier look that lasts,” said Dr. Spring.  “Only one treatment is needed.” See animation here http://bit.ly/yfRoKg. 

Cellulaze has been clinically investigated to ensure safe, effective results. A clinical study showed that a single Cellulaze treatment improved the appearance of cellulite for one year with few side effects. Further, 93 percent of patients surveyed were satisfied or very satisfied with their results one year post-procedure, and all would recommend the Cellulaze treatment to a friend. The data also indicates compelling improvements in skin quality. Cellulaze was shown to increase skin thickness by 25 percent and skin elasticity by 29 percent even after one year. 

“Because the area is numbed with local anesthesia, there is minimal discomfort during the procedure. You may feel a light pressure, but it is a mild sensation. Following a Cellulaze cellulite laser treatment, you may experience some aches, much like after a physical workout,” Dr. Stevens notes. On average, the treatment takes about two hours to perform.

For more information or to make an appointment, visit Marina Plastic Surgery Associates on the web at www.marinaplasticsurgery.com.  

About Michelle Spring, MD

Dr. Spring is a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.  Dr. Spring has advanced training in cosmetic surgery with extensive experience performing breast lifts, breast augmentations, breast reductions and body contouring procedures such as abdominplasty and liposuction, as well as facial cosmetic surgery.   Dr. Spring also treats patients who need reconstructive plastic surgery following skin cancer or breast cancer treatment, facial trauma and debilitating scars or burns.   Dr. Spring received her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, followed by a residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery, an aesthetic surgery fellowship and a second fellowship with the nonprofit humanitarian group, Interplast (now ReSurge).  

About Grant Stevens, MD, FACS

Dr. Stevens serves as the medical director of Marina Plastic Surgery Associates in Marina del Rey, CA.  He is a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a Fellow of The American College of Surgeons and The International College of Surgeons. Dr. Stevens is the director of the USC Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship and Aesthetic Surgery Division, on the editorial board of The Aesthetic Surgery Journal and on the board of directors of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.  An international traveling professor, Dr. Stevens was recognized by his peers as one of America’s Best Physicians in “The Guide to Top Doctors.” He is past chairman of the California Medical Association Advisory Panel on Plastic Surgery.  He has received the Special Congressional Certificate of Recognition and the Distinguished Service Citation from the Medical Board of California.