Cellfina

Also known as: Cellfina cellulite, cellulite subcision

Body Contouring & Cellulite

AI Aesthetician Summary

1. What Is Cellfina?

Cellfina is a minimally invasive, FDA-cleared medical device designed for the long-term improvement of cellulite on the buttocks and thighs. It is a form of precise, tissue-stabilized guided subcision that targets the primary structural cause of cellulite dimples: the connect...

Treatment Details

Targets

Concerns:Cellulite

Areas:Buttocks, Thigh

Tissues:Subcutaneous Fat

Longevity:3-5 Years

How it Works

Duration:60 minutes

Anesthesia:Local Injection

Pain Level:Moderate

Techniques:Surgical

Technique Notes:A small subcision device releases fibrous septae that tether cellulite dimples beneath the skin.

Session Notes:Usually performed as a single treatment, with bruising and tenderness improving over days to weeks.

Post Treatment

Downtime:3 days

Post-care:Follow garment, massage, hydration, and activity instructions from the provider. Avoid heat and strenuous activity until cleared, and report worsening pain, swelling, drainage, or skin color changes.

Risks:Temporary redness, swelling, bruising, tenderness, firmness, numbness, contour irregularity, burns, seroma, infection, scarring, or unsatisfactory contour change depending on modality and aftercare.

Additional Information

Invasiveness:Minimally Invasive

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