San Jose Morgan Hill For many individuals, having dimpled or bumpy skin due to buttock and thigh cellulite is a fact of life and can make it harder to feel fully confident. While a smaller percentage of men develop cellulite, it is especially common among women.
Avéli offers a minimally invasive way to reduce the appearance of cellulite by targeting the fibrous bands that create visible dimples. Dr. David Boudreault and the team at Illuminate Plastic Surgery are proud to offer Avéli cellulite treatment in San Jose and Palo Alto. With Avéli cellulite treatment, we can help patients achieve smoother-looking skin on the buttocks and thighs.
Avéli is a one-time, minimally invasive treatment that releases the fibrous connective bands known as septa that tether the skin downward and cause cellulite dimples. Avéli is designed to provide a significant and long-lasting reduction in the appearance of cellulite on the buttocks and thighs.
In the past, medical providers treated cellulite by inserting instruments under the skin to break apart connective tissue. With Avéli, the provider can identify the specific septa bands responsible for visible dimples and release those targeted bands beneath the skin, helping smooth the overlying surface.
If you are concerned about the appearance of cellulite on your buttocks and thighs, you may be a candidate for Avéli. The ideal candidate is in good overall health, does not smoke, and is not pregnant or breastfeeding. The skin at the treatment site also needs to be healthy. This will be determined after an assessment with Dr. Boudreault.
During a consultation prior to the procedure, we’ll assess the treatment areas and help you understand what to expect during and after your Avéli procedure. We’ll also review your medical history and may recommend that you stop medications or supplements that can increase bleeding and bruising for at least two weeks prior to treatment.
The Avéli system targets the cellulite-causing septa bands while leaving other connective tissue intact. Avéli is minimally invasive and can involve less discomfort, bruising and scarring than older cellulite-release methods. Most San Jose and Palo Alto Avéli patients can return to normal activities soon after treatment. Advantages of Avéli cellulite treatment include:
We begin with a local anesthetic to help keep you comfortable during treatment. Once the area is numb, Dr. Boudreault makes a tiny incision (2 mm) through which he passes the slim wand of the Avéli handpiece beneath the skin. The device helps identify the cellulite-causing septa bands, which are then released. The Avéli cellulite treatment process typically takes approximately one hour, depending on the amount of cellulite and the number of areas treated.
Avéli typically involves minimal downtime. Some patients may initially feel sore in the treated areas, but many feel comfortable enough to resume normal activities within 24 to 48 hours. We advise limiting heavy lifting and lower-body workouts for one or two weeks while the underlying tissues heal. Mild tenderness, swelling and bruising are common after Avéli cellulite treatment. It may take several weeks for swelling and bruising to fully subside, with results continuing to become more apparent over the following months.
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To learn more about what Avéli cellulite treatment can do for you, call our San Jose office at (408) 759-4395, our Palo Alto office at (650) 262-1415, or use the online booking form to request a call.
We use a local anesthetic to help minimize discomfort during the procedure. You may feel some soreness in the treated areas afterward, but many San Jose and Palo Alto Avéli patients are ready to return to normal activities within a day or two.
Avéli is designed to target and release the fibrous septa bands that create visible cellulite dimples. Results vary by patient and treatment area. During your consultation, Dr. Boudreault will identify the cellulite dimples that may be appropriate for correction and help set realistic expectations.
Avéli is not a weight-loss procedure. Instead, it is used to reduce the bumps and dimples caused by cellulite so the skin on the buttocks and thighs appears smoother.
Avéli is designed as a one-time treatment for the targeted cellulite dimples. Your provider can discuss expected longevity and whether any additional treatment may be appropriate for newly developing cellulite in the future.
Avéli is an FDA-cleared, minimally invasive cellulite treatment. Your provider will review your medical history, treatment area, potential risks and whether Avéli is appropriate for you during your consultation.
Topical products may temporarily improve the appearance or texture of the skin, but they do not address the fibrous septa bands beneath the skin that contribute to cellulite dimples.
Cellfina and Avéli both use subcision-based approaches to address the connective bands associated with cellulite. Avéli allows the provider to identify and release the individual septa bands contributing to visible dimples. Our experienced team can help determine which cellulite treatment best fits your needs.
At Illuminate we’re with you during every step of your journey toward greater self-confidence. Schedule a consultation with us today and let Illuminate’s expert team listen to your concerns and guide you through treatments and procedures to help you reach your individual goals. We look forward to seeing you and celebrating your renewed appearance and realized potential.
