Cellulite is a lumpy fat deposit found underneath the skin that creates a bulging, pitted, or bumpy appearance on areas like the buttocks, thighs, or abdomen. Cellulite is a harmless, but prevalent, cosmetic issue. Some studies suggest it affects approximately 90% of women.
If you have cellulite, treatment options are available. Come see Dr. Tina West in Chevy Chase, MD at the West Institute in Chevy Chase, MD, or Aspen, CO, to smooth stubborn cellulite and reveal smoother skin.
Cellulite: What Works and What Doesn’t?
Cellulite can be challenging to treat because it has many causes. Cellulite occurs when fibrous tissue bands pull the skin downward, pushing fat up against the skin. Thinning skin, common with aging, can make the condition more prominent and noticeable.
Creams and topical treatments are often ineffective for cellulite because they only work superficially, not at the level underneath the skin where cellulite occurs. If you’ve tried topical treatments for cellulite without the desired results, ask Dr. West to recommend a more effective treatment option.
Avéli™ Cellulite Treatment
Avéli is an effective treatment to help those struggling with cellulite. This cellulite treatment is a minimally invasive option that breaks down the structure of cellulite underneath the skin. This unique treatment option targets the primary causes of cellulite by disrupting the septa under the skin that cause unwanted cellulite dimples.
The Avéli treatment requires local anesthesia. Dr. West inserts the device under the skin and uses it to release the septa bands that cause cellulite. Carefully removing the fibrous bands that pull the skin downward and create dimples in the skin you will see in real-time the smooth results.
Does Avéli work? This treatment has been studied to ensure the long-term reduction of in the appearance of cellulite, plus the real-world results we’ve seen here at The West Institute.
Avéli is currently available at our Chevy Chase & Aspen locations. See before and after photos of Avéli cellulite treatment here.
Schedule Your Cellulite Treatments at The West Institute
Discover effective treatment options for stubborn cellulite at The West Institute. Dr. West, a board-certified dermatologist and leading expert in cosmetic dermatology, offers cellulite treatments to patients in Washington DC, Chevy Chase, MD, and Aspen, CO. To learn about your options or to schedule a treatment, contact Dr. West.