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Subcision: a treatment for cellulite.

D M Hexsel1, R Mazzuco

  • 1Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, University of Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

International Journal of Dermatology
|August 12, 2000
PubMed
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Subcision effectively treats cellulite, a common condition with limited options. This outpatient procedure improved surface depressions and patient satisfaction for cellulite on the thighs and buttocks.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Plastic Surgery

Background:

  • Cellulite is a prevalent condition affecting many women.
  • Effective therapeutic options for cellulite are limited.
  • Subcision is a surgical technique for advanced cellulite.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of subcision for cellulite treatment.
  • To assess subcision's utility in correcting cellulite-related surface depressions.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 232 female patients aged 18-52 years with cellulite on thighs and buttocks were treated.
  • The study was conducted between January 1995 and January 1998.
  • Treatment was performed on an outpatient basis using the subcision technique.

Main Results:

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  • All patients experienced postoperative pain, bruising, and hemosiderosis.
  • Significant improvement in surface depressions was observed.
  • Patients reported a high level of satisfaction with the results.

Conclusions:

  • Subcision is an effective outpatient procedure for correcting cellulite.
  • The technique successfully addresses surface depressions on the thighs and buttocks.
  • Subcision offers a viable treatment option for clinically classified cellulite.