Cellulite is one of the most common cosmetic concerns among women, and this can be a particularly frustrating problem because losing weight and following a healthy diet often do not decrease cellulite. In fact, many factors can contribute to cellulite, regardless of your body type or weight, including genetics, age, pregnancy and hormonal fluctuations.
Profound® RF cellulite reduction treatments use radiofrequency energy to create tiny thermal injuries within the skin, stimulating cell and tissue regeneration for smoother thighs without surgery.
Why Choose SpaVie
- SpaVie is proud to be a premier destination for cellulite reduction, with two of the most innovative treatment options available.
- Our aesthetic providers are highly experienced in using a range of non-surgical techniques to enhance the face and body.
- SpaVie’s location in Plymouth serves the Twin Cities, as well as outlying communities including Minnetonka, Wayzata, St. Cloud and Sartell.
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How Does Profound RF Cellulite Reduction Work?
The bumpy, “cottage cheese” appearance of cellulite happens when the connective bands of fibrous tissue (septae) that are located within the natural fatty layer just below the skin become tight. As these bands tighten, they pull downward on the skin, forcing fat cells upward, creating an uneven, dimpled appearance.
Profound RF cellulite treatment addresses the root causes of cellulite in a few different ways:
- Increases the skin’s thickness, which minimizes underlying contour irregularities.
- Remodels the fibrous bands by promoting an increased production of collagen.
- Reduces fat trapped within the septae to reduce the visibility of cellulite.
Best Candidates for Cellulite Reduction
Virtually anyone in good health and with realistic expectations for their results can be a good candidate for Profound RF cellulite reduction. Many people choose Profound cellulite treatments because they do not require surgery, yet can deliver impressive results when it comes to smoothing the skin and diminishing the appearance of cellulite.
While cellulite is most common in women, anyone with cellulite or wishing to improve the tone and texture of their skin can be good candidates for Profound treatments.
Depending on your needs and goals, Dr. Harrington may recommend additional or alternative treatments. CoolSculpting® is a popular fat reduction treatment that uses controlled cooling to destroy fat cells without surgery, and is commonly applied to the thighs, love handles and buttocks. The Profound device can also be used for skin tightening treatments on the face or body.
Your Personalized Consultation
Before starting your first Profound RF cellulite treatment, you will have a consultation with one of our experienced providers to discuss your overall goals and create a customized treatment plan that’s right for you. During this time, you are encouraged to ask any questions you might have about this procedure and/or others that you may be considering.. Your provider will carefully listen to your specific needs and perform a physical evaluation of the treatment area(s) to ensure Profound RF is the best fit for you and to offer personalized treatment recommendations.
Perfect Pairs: Profound Combination Treatments
At SpaVie, we are committed to providing an entirely customized experience and treatment plan to each and every one of our patients. In some cases, patients choose to combine multiple nonsurgical treatment devices in order to best achieve their cosmetic goals.
Just some of the most popular combination treatments that many of our St. Paul patients choose include:
- Profound + EMSCULPT NEO®. While Profound cellulite treatments can give you smoother skin, they won’t address underlying muscle tone. EMSCULPT NEO is a nonsurgical muscle-building and fat-reducing treatment that can complement your cellulite treatment results.
- Profound + CoolSculpting. Similarly, nonsurgical CoolSculpting can effectively reduce stubborn fat in common trouble spots like the thighs, hips and love handles.
- Profound + Sciton laser treatments. Many people have cosmetic concerns in addition to cellulite that they would like to treat. Sciton laser treatments can address these skin care worries, including stretch marks, scarring and wrinkles.
What to Expect During Treatment
Profound RF cellulite treatments typically take about 1 to 2 hours to complete, depending on the number and size of the areas to be treated. Before your Profound treatment, your aesthetic professional will apply a topical numbing cream to the treatment area, followed by an injection of numbing medicine to ensure your comfort.
The Profound device will then be passed over your skin. The device contains five pairs of microneedles with electrodes that deliver radiofrequency energy directly into your skin and tissue. Most of our Minneapolis patients report feeling comfortable throughout this procedure, although some mild stinging, burning or discomfort may be present.
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Recovery & Results
After your Profound cellulite reduction treatment, you can expect to have some redness and mild soreness in the treated area, but these side effects should fade within the first day. You can return to your normal routine immediately following your appointment, but refrain from strenuous activities for at least the first 24 hours. You may also develop some temporary bruising or swelling, which should fade within 1 to 5 days of your treatment.
Your Profound RF results should gradually develop over the following weeks and months as collagen continues to remodel. You should notice your skin developing a smoother, firmer texture, with final results developing around the 6-month mark.
Alternatives to Profound RF Cellulite Treatment
While Profound RF cellulite reduction can be highly effective, it is not the only way to get rid of cellulite. We also offer an innovative cellulite treatment called Avéli, which works by manually cutting the tight bands of connective tissue that cause cellulite. For more information about your cellulite treatment options and to help you decide which could be best for you, contact us to schedule a consultation with one of our highly experienced providers.
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*This information is for education only and is not meant as a guarantee of results. Your results may vary.
Written By: Dr. Jennifer Harrington
Dr. Jennifer Harrington is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon and the medical director at SpaVie in Minneapolis. Dr. Harrington is recognized as one of the best female plastic surgeons, and is locally and nationally renowned for bringing the highest standards of medical excellence and aesthetic sensitivity to all procedures of the breast, body and face.
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