Aveli Cellulite Reduction offered in Cleveland, OH

Cellulite is characterized by dimples across the skin, particularly in the buttocks, posterior and lateral thighs. While the exact pathophysiology of cellulite is not fully understood, anatomical and imaging studies have shown several factors contribute to formation of cellulite.

Fibrous septa are small projections of tissue that connect the muscle layer to the skin, and help to keep your skin moving with your deeper tissues. These septa create an area of tethering, ie the center of the dimple, and the edges of the dimple are created by protrusion of the natural fat surrounding the septa.

While men can and do get cellulite, it is by far more common in women. Some estimates are as high as 80-98% of post-pubertal women have cellulite. One reason for this may be that the fibrous septa project at a 90 degree angle in women. Combined with slightly different (ie larger and taller) fat chamber structure in women, this seems to explain part of the reason why cellulite is a predominantly female phenomenon.

Cellulite affects women regardless of thickness of fatty tissue. Weight loss and liposuction will help with body contours and shaping, however will not necessarily improve on cellulite. In some cases, liposuction in very superficial plans may even make cellulite appearance worse.

Cellulite can never be fully ‘cured,’ but it can be reduced and improved. There have been multiple approaches to cellulite reduction over the years, including subcision systems, laser, massage devices, dissolving agents, and topical preparations.

At this time, CPSI is proud to offer Avéli, a tool that isolates the fibrous septae, confirms the septae responsible for cellulite dimples, and selectively cuts those septae. This results in rapid results that are long lasting and reliable.

CPSI recommends combining this in office cellulite reducing procedure with topical preparations including ZO’s Body Smoothing Cream and Body Emulsions to strengthen and smooth skin.

Cellulite reduction with Avéli is an in-office procedure that takes about 60-90 minutes, depending on the severity of the dimpling. A solution of numbing medication is used to keep you comfortable during the short procedure, and a few tiny incisions are used to access the dimples for release with the Avéli device. After the procedure, you wear compression for about 4 weeks to quickly reduce swelling. Some bruising can be expected, and usually is completely resolved within 2 weeks. After 1 month, you are ready to start showing off your results. Full results may take up to 3 months to see, and are durable at 1 year out from treatment.