Cellulite Treatments
Cellulite affects ~80% of adults. This means 97 million people or 1/3 of the total population have cellulite. So you are not alone! We have a variety of treatment options for cellulite at our Cosmetic Laser Dermatology center in San Diego.
Our medical director Dr. Mitchel Goldman has written many articles and authored full textbooks on cellulite treatments, teaching other physicians in his innovative techniques, so you will be in the best hands!
Watch Dr. Goldman on KUSI News discussing the latest cellulite treatments (however, the treatments he discusses are now outdated, and have been replaced with the newer cellulite therapies outlined below):
For the treatment of cellulite, we offer a variety of treatments including:
Tri-Active
A FDA cleared laser treatment that to reduce the appearance of cellulite. Body areas treated can be specific such as the midriff, buttocks, thighs or abdomen. May also be combined with liposuction procedures for a tighter appearance. The Tri-Active is painless and feels like a deep, cooling massage. Expect a series of 14 sessions. With Tri-Active, your skin regains its splendor becoming velvety, smooth and radiant.
How much does it cost? We are happy to offer complimentary consultations. But a 30 minute procedure is $100, and a post-operational Tri Lympth massage for 50 minutes if $150. See frequently asked questions about the TriActive for cellulite.
VelaShape
The VelaShape is the only FDA cleared device to effectively and safely contour, shape and slim your body by reducing cellulite and firming problem areas. Results can be seen in as little as 4 treatments. The VelaShape features elos technology, which is a combination of bi-polar radiofrequency (RF), infrared light energy plus vacuum and mechanical massage.
The precisise heating ensures a safe, fast and effective treatment with no downtime! That means you can go right back to your normal routine following treatment.
Vacuum and specially designed rollers smooth out the skin to facilitate safe and effective heat energy delivery. This heat energy increases the metabolism of stored energy, increases lymphatic drainage and reduces the size of fat cells and fat chambers.
The result is:
- Gradual smoothing of the skin’s surfacing
- Noticable reduction in cellulite
- Reduction of the total circumference
- Noticeable reshape of treated area
In a multi-centered clinical study, 85% of treated areas have reported circumferential reduction of the thights of at least 1 cm and ranging up to 7.2cm in reduction. See frequency asked questions about the VelaShape.
Ready to learn more about Cellulite treatments?
Please contact Goldman Butterwick Fitzpatrick & Groff, Cosmetic Laser Dermatology at 858.657.1002 for more information on cellulite treatments and to schedule a complimentary consultation. We are located in the UTC area of San Diego, minutes from La Jolla, Del Mar, and Downtown San Diego.
