title: Laser, light, and energy devices for cellulite and lipodystrophy.
abstract: Cellulite affects all races, and it is estimated that 85% of women older than 20 years have some degree of cellulite. Many currently accepted cellulite therapies target deficiencies in lymphatic drainage and microvascular circulation. Devices using radiofrequency, laser, and light-based energies, alone or in combination and coupled frequently with tissue manipulation, are available for improving cellulite. Laser assisted liposuction may improve cellulite appearance. Although improvement using these devices is temporary, it may last several months. Patients who want smoother skin with less visible cellulite can undergo a series of treatments and then return for additional treatments as necessary.
authors.affiliation: Goldman, Butterwick, and Associates Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, 9339 Genesee Avenue, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92121, USA. Jdd4920@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Jennifer D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Peterson
authors.forename: Mitchel P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Goldman
mesh_terms: D017667:Adipocytes; D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000528:radiation effects*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation; D015187:Lipectomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D008060:Lipodystrophy / Q000628:therapy*; D009765:Obesity / Q000503:physiopathology; D040521:Subcutaneous Tissue / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography