Cellulite Treatment in Baton Rouge

WHAT IS AVELI?

Say Bye-Bye to Cellulite!

Dimples on the face are adorable… on the thighs and buttocks, not so much. Millions of women are embarrassed by cellulite. Dieting, exercise, and body scrubs don’t prevent or treat cellulite. Why? Because they don’t address the cause of the cellulite dimples: fibrous septa under the skin.

Aveli is the most advanced and effective treatment for cellulite dimples. FORD Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is the first and only provider offering Aveli in Baton Rouge! During this one-time in-office procedure Dr. Chiasson can identify and release the offending bands that cause the dimples in real time. Typical treatment time is one hour and downtime is minimal.

Fall and winter are ideal times for cellulite treatment, so you are swimsuit ready, but recovery is minimal so the procedure may be done any time of the year.

How can up to 90% of women have cellulite, and nearly no one talks about it? That ends now. At Ford Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, we’ll tell you the truth about cellulite and be honest about what we can and cannot treat. And we'll start by introducing Avéli™—designed to safely and effectively treat real women with real cellulite. Avéli’s unique approach to cellulite allows Dr. Chiasson to predictably and reliably address one of the key contributing factors to cellulite by releasing the septa causing the dimples and verifying the release in real-time. No more wondering “will it work?” With Avéli™, you can achieve a meaningful and lasting reduction of cellulite dimples after a single in-office visit.

Let’s talk! Contact us about Aveli Cellulite Treatment

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WHAT AREAS CAN BE TREATED?

Cellulite cannot be solved with a topical treatment. It's an anatomical condition under the skin that appears when stiff, tough, fibrous bands between the skin and muscle pull on the skin to create dents, divots, and dimples. Cellulite can be addressed by releasing the bands from the inside out to create a visibly smoother appearance.

This procedure provides long-term, visible reduction of cellulite dents, dimples and divots in the buttock and thighs.

HOW MANY SESSIONS ARE RECOMMENDED?

Aveli is a minimally invasive in-office procedure that can be completed in a single office visit. A one-time treatment with fast, real results that last.

HOW QUICKLY WILL I SEE RESULTS?

Visible results can be seen immediately, and full results can be seen in less than 3 months.

CAN ANYONE USE AVELI?

The ideal candidate should be in good health, at an ideal body weight, show no signs of infections in the treatment area, and have realistic expectations.  Aveli is best for patients who have dimpled cellulite rather than areas of rolling or wavy fat, which is caused by fat pockets rather than bands of septa interacting with fat.  Overweight patients or patients that have had massive weight loss are more than likely not going to be a good candidate for this procedure.

The device specifically targets dimples, but NOT skin laxity (loss of elasticity in the skin), nor fat. 

CAN THIS BE USED IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER TREATMENTS?

Yes, Aveli can be performed as an in-office same day treatment session or combined with most other aesthetic procedures in the operating room.

WHEN CAN I SWIM AND EXERCISE AFTER TREATMENT?

We recommend our patients ease back into strenuous exercise after a week and wear a compression garment for at least a week and up to 4 weeks after the procedure. Patients may resume swimming or sitting in a hot tub once the tiny incisions have healed (by two weeks after the procedure at the latest).

WHAT KIND OF PRE & POST PROCEDURE CARE IS REQUIRED?

Before the Procedure - The procedure typically takes an hour and starts with pre-procedure marking of target treatment areas and capturing of “before” photos.

Patients may take an oral relaxing medication if preferred.

During the Procedure - Dr. Chiasson guides the Avéli® cellulite band-release precision wand under the skin to the targeted dents, divots, and dimples. She can see and confirm in real-time the releasing of the bands, delivering visibly smoother skin with long-lasting results

Immediately After the Procedure - In the clinical study, most patients returned to normal activities within 24-48 hours. You may experience mild pain within the first 24 hours. Patients may take over the counter medications like tylenol or ibuprofen if needed. Bruising, swelling and tenderness to the touch may also occur, typically resolving within 30 days.

In the Days Following the Procedure - It’s a good idea to wear compressive clothing (e.g., yoga pants) as much as possible for up to 2 weeks after the procedure to help reduce bruising and swelling.

In the Following Weeks - Avoid extended sun exposure and use sunscreen over the insertion points for the first month after the procedure to prevent pigmentation.