Marina Plastic Surgery Offers New FDA-Approved Cellulaze Laser Treatment

Marina Plastic Surgery, a Los Angeles-area practice, now has a new way to treat cellulite with an innovative, FDA-approved laser procedure called Cellulaze.

Marina Del Rey, CA (March 2012) – Dr. Grant Stevens, founder of Marina Plastic Surgery, announced today that Cellulaze, distributed by Cynosure, is now FDA-approved and available at his Los Angeles plastic surgery practice.

Cellulaze is the only minimally invasive laser procedure designed to reduce cellulite beneath the skin. It delivers long-lasting results after only one short treatment and achieves the best results for women who are not significantly overweight but have mild to moderate cellulite on their thighs.

"Cellulite is actually caused by factors outside a patient's control," Dr. Stevens says. "Many believe it's a fat problem that can be addressed through diet and exercise. There are countless treatments that claim to get rid of cellulite, but these other treatments—massage, external energy devices, creams and lotions—can only treat cellulite superficially by working at the skin's surface. These treatments require either daily or weekly applications, and results are often inconsistent.

"Cellulaze is the first and only cellulite laser treatment that treats the actual problems underneath the skin to deliver proven, long-lasting results."

Cellulaze has been clinically tested to ensure that it is safe and effective. One clinical study showed that a single Cellulaze treatment improved the appearance of cellulite for one year with few side effects. Further, 93 percent of patients surveyed were satisfied or very satisfied with their results one year post-procedure, and all would recommend the Cellulaze treatment to a friend, according to the survey.

The data also indicates compelling improvements in skin quality. Cellulaze was shown to increase skin thickness by 25 percent and skin elasticity by 29 percent even after one year.

"Because the area is numbed with a local anesthetic, there is minimal discomfort during the procedure," Dr. Stevens says. "You may feel a light pressure, but it is a mild sensation. Following a Cellulaze cellulite laser treatment, you may experience some aches, much like after a physical workout. On average, the treatment takes about two hours to perform."

The best way to determine which cellulite treatment is best for you is to come visit us and discuss your options. To receive a free consultation, request your appointment online and schedule your visit during one of the times set aside by our board-certified plastic surgeons exclusively for Web visitors.