Cellulite

Cellulite is one of the most common cosmetic concerns, and also one of the most misunderstood. If you’ve noticed dimpling on your thighs, hips, or buttocks, Sharon Gertzman, DO, of Serenity Medical Spa in Pennington, New Jersey, can help. She offers effective, non-surgical ways to improve your skin’s appearance with body contouring and skin tightening treatments that give you natural, long-lasting results. When you’re ready to explore your options, book a consultation by calling the office or using the online scheduler today.

What causes cellulite?

The dimpled or “orange peel” texture of cellulite is caused by fat deposits pushing through the network of connective tissue beneath your skin. Several factors contribute to this, including genetics, hormones, lifestyle, and natural aging.

Over time, cellulite becomes more visible as your skin loses collagen and elasticity, along with reduced circulation and changes in fat distribution. Even fit people at a healthy weight can have cellulite.

Is cellulite treatable?

While you can’t completely eliminate cellulite, proper treatments can give you remarkable improvements. Dr. Gertzman can help you smooth the skin, reduce fat in targeted areas, and tighten underlying tissue.

One popular option is body contouring with SculpSure®. This noninvasive laser treatment targets and destroys fat cells beneath the skin. As those fat cells are naturally eliminated by your body, the treated area can appear slimmer and smoother, reducing the appearance of cellulite.

Another effective approach is skin tightening, which uses technologies like radiofrequency or ultrasound to stimulate collagen production. By firming and thickening the skin, these treatments can make cellulite less noticeable and improve overall texture.

Often, the best results come from combining treatments to address the fat beneath the skin and the skin’s elasticity at the same time.

What can I expect from cellulite treatment?

Treatments like SculpSure typically last around 25 minutes per session, while skin tightening sessions may vary slightly in length. Dr. Gertzman ensures your comfort as she treats the targeted area. 

Most patients can get right back to their normal routine. You might experience mild redness, warmth, or tenderness in the treated area, but these side effects are temporary.

With body contouring treatments like SculpSure, your body needs time to eliminate the treated fat cells, so results typically begin to appear within 4-6 weeks, with optimal results around 12 weeks. Your skin tightening results may keep improving over several months as your collagen production increases.

Dr. Gertzman can design a series of treatments to give you the most beautiful results, especially when combining fat reduction and skin tightening.

Cellulite is completely normal, but that doesn’t mean you have to live with it if it bothers you. With advanced options like body contouring and skin tightening, you can enjoy smoother, firmer-looking skin without surgery or downtime. Call or click to book a visit at Serenity Medical Spa and discuss your treatment options today.