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Study of a New Controlled Focal Septa Release Cellulite Reduction Method
W Grant Stevens1, Michael S Kaminer, Sabrina G Fabi
1University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, Marina del Rey, CA.
Aesthetic Surgery Journal
|January 28, 2022
Summary
A new minimally invasive technique effectively treats cellulite by precisely releasing connective tissue bands. This safe and feasible method significantly improves the appearance of moderate to severe cellulite in women.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Minimally Invasive Procedures
- Aesthetic Medicine
Background:
- Cellulite, a common skin condition, causes dimpling on the buttocks and thighs, often leading to emotional distress.
- A novel minimally invasive method was previously shown to be safe and feasible for precise cellulite treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the safety, efficacy, and feasibility of a new minimally invasive cellulite treatment.
- To assess the method's effectiveness in reducing moderate to severe cellulite in adult women.
Main Methods:
- An open-label, multicenter study enrolled 20 women aged 21-55 with moderate to severe cellulite.
- Patients were assessed at multiple time points up to 180 days post-treatment.
- The primary endpoint was a significant reduction in the Cellulite Severity Scale.
Main Results:
- 95% of patients achieved the primary endpoint of improved cellulite severity.
- 100% of patients showed marked or very marked improvement.
- Reported adverse events were mild, transient, and not unexpected.
Conclusions:
- The novel minimally invasive method is safe and effective for improving moderate to severe cellulite.
- This precise septa-releasing technique benefits women across various skin types.
