Surgical Cellulite Removal
Conveniently located to serve the areas of New Jersey
find out everything you need to know about surgical cellulite removal.
Dr. Gartner and his team at Gartner Plastic Surgery and Laser Center in New York offer various surgical and non-surgical cellulite removal treatments to help their patients achieve smoother and more youthful-looking skin.
Surgical cellulite removal procedures include:
- Liposuction: This procedure involves the removal of excess fat from the affected area using a suction device. It can be performed under local or general anesthesia and is often used in combination with other procedures.
- Cellulaze: This procedure uses a laser to target the underlying fat deposits and break them down, resulting in smoother skin. It also stimulates collagen production, which helps to strengthen the skin.
- Subcision: This procedure involves the insertion of a needle beneath the skin to break up the fibrous bands that are causing the dimpling effect. It can be performed under local anesthesia and has a relatively short recovery time.
Surgical cellulite removal is a cosmetic procedure we offer that aims to reduce the appearance of cellulite on the skin through surgical means. Cellulite is a common condition that affects the skin, especially in women, and is caused by the accumulation of fat deposits beneath the skin, resulting in a dimpled or lumpy appearance.
Why Choose Us
CELLULAZE
Unlike other conventional cellulite treatments, our technology goes far deeper than the surface of your skin to target the actual abnormal structure and fat that cause your cellulite. This means that you’ll see the result of a far more effective treatment that normalizes and rejuvenates the treated area. Cellulase is an innovative, laser-assisted cellulite treatment that breaks the fibrous bands under the skin and melts the pockets of fat around them. Amazingly, it takes only a single treatment to achieve all of this. A study published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal[1] found that *a majority of patients achieved satisfaction from a single procedure*. All the patients questioned would also recommend the treatment to their friends.
PERSONAL CONSULTATION WITH DR. GARTNER
You will have a personal, in-depth consultation with Dr. Gartner to ensure that this treatment is the best option for you. This is important because each patient is unique, with individual needs. We will always recommend the customized treatment which can achieve the best possible results for you.
ONE PROCEDURE
You’ll only need one procedure which lasts just one or two hours, to obtain a visible improvement of your cellulite and your results will continue to visibly improve throughout a three to twelve-month period.
LOCAL ANESTHESIA
You will only need local anesthesia for your cellulite removal procedure which means you’ll experience less discomfort related to the effects of general anesthesia such as drowsiness, headache, or nausea. You’ll be able to walk out of our surgical facility after your treatment, unassisted. You can get back to your daily activities shortly after your procedure.
RESISTANT TO CELLULITE DEVELOPMENT
*You’ll experience a great improvement in skin elasticity and a substantial improvement in skin thickness, making your thighs appear smoother, firmer, and more resistant to cellulite development after your treatment.*
Recovery
Unlike other surgical procedures, your minimally invasive cellulite removal treatment is associated with far less discomfort, bruising and swelling. Bruising and swelling are relatively minor post-procedure and can be controlled by wearing your compression garment as advised. While numbness in the treated areas is uncommon, if you do experience this it will resolve in the days and weeks following your treatment.
HOW YOU’LL LOOK WHILE YOU RECOVER
You may not notice an immediate improvement, but rest assured, you will see your treated areas become smoother and firmer over a few weeks. Sometimes, it can take six months to achieve optimal results from your surgery. To help accelerate this process, we recommend that you eat a well-balanced diet and exercise regularly. Healthy circulation keeps waste materials moving out of your system and aids in healing.
WHEN YOU CAN GO BACK TO WORK
You’ll be able to return to desk work in a day or two.
WHEN MAY YOU RETURN TO THE GYM?
You’ll be able to resume strenuous exercise in one to two weeks.
YOUR RESULTS
As you recover from your surgery, you’ll notice the treated area becomes smoother and firmer. the dimpled texture will be replaced with smoother, thicker-looking skin.
YOUR CONSULTATION
Dr. Gartner will meet with you in person for your initial consultation. During your private medical appointment, you’ll discuss your aesthetic concerns regarding your cellulite and what your aesthetic goals are. Please be honest, as it helps Dr. Gartner better understand your concerns and expectations. Coupled with a review of your medical history and proposed treatment areas, Dr. Gartner will then be able to determine whether cellulite treatment is suitable for you.
Expectations
- The areas to be treated will be carefully marked by Dr. Gartner.
- Local anesthesia is administered. Most people do not find this significantly uncomfortable and local anesthetic works effectively to eliminate discomfort from the procedure.
- Tiny incisions are made in the area, each measuring only a millimeter or so.
- The liquefied fat is released through the incisions or naturally metabolized by your body as waste matter.
- The incisions are closed and dressed.
- Cellulaze cellulite treatment takes one to two hours and is performed at our state-of-the-art surgical facility by a double-certified Plastic surgeon.
A flexible, microcannula with a laser fiber is inserted through an incision and gently moved around to melt the trapped fat, break up abnormally structured fibrous tissue, and stimulate collagen production.
Your surgery will be performed at our state-of-the-art surgical facility. Our facility is fully accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF).
AAAASF medicare certification is considered the gold standard in accreditation and one of the highest certifications any ambulatory center can obtain in the country.
Although your treatment is minimally invasive, it is still considered surgery. Therefore, it’s best that you follow the preparation guidelines outlined for you by Dr. Gartner. Your preparation includes things that will help improve your experience and allow for optimal results to appear more rapidly. Instructions include avoiding specific medications and supplements that may lead to bruising or bleeding.
Benefits
WHAT A CELLULITE REMOVAL SURGERY CAN DO FOR YOU
Are you bothered by the appearance of cellulite on your thighs and buttocks? If so, you’re not alone. While cellulite is not a problem with excess fat, it can still be stubborn and difficult to treat with diet and exercise alone. It’s a structural problem within the tissues, involving tight, fibrous bands that pull the skin down, making indents and small globules of fat that are trapped between them. Even having thin skin can make the dimpled appearance more obvious.
But don’t worry, there is a solution. Dr. Gartner, a double board-certified plastic surgeon offers minimally invasive surgical procedures to permanently smooth your thighs and buttocks and remove that unsightly “orange peel” look. With his extensive training and expertise, Dr. Gartner can help you eliminate cellulite with a single procedure. Imagine feeling more confident and sexy with smoother skin!
YOU CAN EXPECT
The advanced treatment will smooth away unwanted dimpling or “orange peel” skin on your thighs. *Reduce contour irregularities following liposuction.*
YOU’LL EXPERIENCE
A comfortable procedure that is administered under local anesthesia, so you can drive home immediately after and avoid some of the risks and considerations that accompany general anesthesia. You’ll enjoy the ability to get back to work in a day or two. The freedom of wearing shorts, skirts, and bathing suits to show off your smoother, firmer thighs. Your wardrobe might need an upgrade!
ARE YOU A CANDIDATE?
Cellulite removal treatment with Cellulaze is a procedure that is suitable for anyone who has mild to moderate cellulite on their thighs. You should be in generally good health and not significantly overweight. Ideal candidates are non-smokers.
