Cellulite Treatments

It is estimated that 80 to 90% of all women over the age of 20, regardless of weight or body shape, have cellulite. Cellulite is an irregularity in skin texture characterized by a mottled, dimpled appearance of the skin. This appearance has been described as an "orange peel" or "cottage cheese." This condition is most commonly seen in women, with cellulite most apparent in the thighs, hips and buttocks, but occasionally is present in the "love-handle" waist region in men.

At Calobrace Plastic Surgery Center, our patients often have many questions about cellulite removal in Kentucky. The fact is that today, women have more effective options than ever before. Request a consultation today or call 502.899.9979 to schedule your visit and learn more about cellulite reduction.

Choosing Cellulite Treatments in Kentucky

Cellulite is caused by the presence of chambers of fat immediately below the skin that become swollen. As the fat content increases, surrounding tissue becomes compressed and hardened, reducing blood circulation and trapping fluid within the columns of fat, thus worsening the clinical appearance. These columns of fat are separated by vertical fibrous bands of reduced elasticity which create depressions and dimples in the skin, resulting in the appearance of cellulite. Cellulite improvement can be improved to varying degrees with invasive procedures, such as liposuction and external ultrasound (performed by Dr. Calobrace), and non-invasive procedures such as Endermologie mechanical massage and the new VelaSmooth procedure.

Endermologie®

At Calobrace Plastic Surgery Center, Endermologie is available post-liposuction as a therapeutic massage technique. This is felt to reduce swelling and potentially produce an improved appearance of the skin post-liposuction. Endermologie is also used without liposuction to improve the appearance of the skin with a temporary improvement in the appearance of cellulite.

VelaShape™

VelaShape is a new, innovative approach to the treatment of cellulite that uses advanced technology combining RF (radiofrequency), Infrared light and tissue mobilization combined with suction. VelaShape may not only improve cellulite, but also relieve muscle aches and pains and increase circulation to the local tissue. Clinical studies have shown a 60 to 70% improvement in the appearance of cellulite, smoother tighter skin, and a circumferential reduction in size. In the study, all patients noticed some improvement. The cellulite treatment program includes one treatment per week for six weeks followed by periodic maintenance treatments. Risks are minimal and rare, including bruising, reddening, skin discoloration, scabbing, blistering, and scarring. There is no downtime, no recovery and no healing. This device is FDA-approved and Dr. Calobrace has been part of the IRB clinical study conducted at a few selected centers throughout the United States that has documented VelaShape's effectiveness.

Your Next Step

To find out if you are a candidate for cellulite treatments in Kentucky, request a consultation online or call 502.899.9979 to schedule your visit to Calobrace Plastic Surgery Center. The $50 consultation fee can be applied to any of the surgical or nonsurgical procedures we offer.