Cellulite (orange peel syndrome) is a very common phenomenon. Usually only ladies (about 80%) suffer from cellulite. Most likely the special anatomy of the female skin is responsible for cellulite. This is not a disease of civilization, but is known in all historical periods. From our daily experience we know that liposuction results in a significant reduction of cellulite. Very often it completely disappears for years. There are several methods to perform a cellulite treatment. They have very little or short effects on the skin. The cellulite originates from strong strands of connective tissue which anchor the skin to the muscles. These strands pull the skin and are responsible for dents in the skin, which are characteristic for cellulite. One solution for cellulite is the treatment with laser under the surface of the skin. Smartlipo laser treatment is performed under tumescent local-anesthesia. A stream of the laser light dissects connective tissue strands which binds the skin to the underlying tissue. The loosened skin will be smoothed and the cellulite disappears. Only very seldom after one year a second treatment is advised.
Anesthesia:operation can be performed in tumescence-local-anesthesia. Surgical Time course and Recovery: The procedure is a 2 hours long outpatient treatment. You need 1 week vacation for recovery.
Special risks of anti-cellulite laser treatment are: uneven skin, keloids, bruises and others. These risks are to be discussed by a clearing consultation before the surgery.
Clearing Up and Examinations: At least one week before the surgery a physical examination, bloodwork and ECG are to be conducted.
Post Operative Care:We perform check-ups at the first and seventh day after the treatment. Also check-ups one, three and six months after the surgery are beneficial.
Postoperative limitations: please take at least one week vacation, reduced physical activity up to 3-6 weeks after the surgery.
Important: Please avoid sauna, tanning bed and sun exposure for 4-6 weeks after the surgery.
