The revolutionary treatment against cellulite

Cellulite is one of the major aesthetic concerns affecting millions of women worldwide. It involves mild chronic inflammation, microcirculatory stasis, and fibrous bands that cause skin retractions and irregularities, particularly in the buttocks and thighs, commonly known as the “orange peel” effect.

The causes of this condition are multifactorial: genetic predisposition, sedentary lifestyle, poor diet, excessive alcohol and coffee consumption, and many other factors still unknown.

Over the years, numerous techniques have been used to address this aesthetic issue, but with limited success.

Now, a new technique for eliminating cellulite has finally arrived in Italy: it’s called Cellfina. It uses a device approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the US agency responsible for food, drugs, and medical devices.

How does the Cellfina treatment work?

Cellfina targets the root causes of what is commonly called the “mattress effect”— the dimpling caused by connective fibres pulling down on the skin of the thighs and buttocks.

The FDA certifies that the system can deliver long-lasting results. With this device, plastic surgeons can address the structural cause of cellulite.

The Cellfina procedure is performed in an outpatient setting under local anaesthesia, and patients can return to their daily activities within 24 hours.

The device is applied to the treatment area: through gentle suction, it lifts the tissue by a few millimetres. A thin needle is then inserted to deliver local anaesthesia, followed by a larger needle that cuts the connective fibres binding the hardened tissue to the fat underneath.

Results are visible as early as three days after treatment, and follow-ups at 2 years confirm its long-term effectiveness.