What Is Avéli? How This Cellulite Treatment Works for Smoother-Looking Skin

Cellulite is incredibly common, especially on the thighs and buttocks. While creams, massage tools, and body treatments may temporarily improve the appearance of the skin, they do not always address what is actually creating those visible dimples beneath the surface.

Avéli® is a minimally invasive cellulite treatment designed to target and release the fibrous bands underneath the skin that contribute to cellulite dimples.

Ultimate Image is now offering Avéli in Clearwater, giving patients throughout Tampa Bay another option for reducing the appearance of cellulite and creating smoother-looking skin.

What Causes Cellulite?

To understand how Avéli works, it helps to understand why cellulite forms in the first place.

Underneath the skin are fibrous connective tissue bands called septa. These bands connect the skin to deeper tissue. When certain septa become tight or rigid, they can pull the skin downward while the surrounding tissue pushes upward.

The result is the familiar dimpled or puckered appearance we call cellulite.

This is also why cellulite is not simply a problem with excess body fat. Someone can be very fit and still have visible cellulite.

What Is Avéli?

Avéli is an FDA-cleared cellulite treatment designed for long-term reduction in the appearance of cellulite on the buttocks and thighs of adult women. Clinical data supporting its FDA clearance demonstrated treatment benefits through one year of follow-up.

Unlike treatments that work only on the surface of the skin, Avéli works underneath the skin to directly address the septa responsible for individual cellulite dimples.

The procedure is performed in-office using a small handheld device and local anesthesia.

How Does Avéli Work?

During an Avéli treatment, your provider identifies the cellulite dimples that will be treated.

The Avéli device is then guided beneath the skin through a small incision. Your provider uses the device to locate the specific septa creating each dimple.

Once the responsible band is identified, it is released. The device also allows the provider to confirm that the band has been successfully released before moving to the next area.

The goal is simple: release the underlying tension pulling the skin downward so the treated area can appear smoother.

What Areas Can Avéli Treat?

Avéli is FDA-cleared to reduce the appearance of cellulite on the:

• Buttocks

• Thighs

It is important to understand that Avéli specifically targets cellulite dimples. It is not designed to remove fat, tighten loose skin, or serve as a weight-loss treatment.

During your consultation, your provider can determine whether the texture you are concerned about is caused by cellulite, skin laxity, excess fat, or a combination of concerns.

How Many Avéli Treatments Do You Need?

One of the biggest advantages of Avéli is that it is designed to be performed as a single in-office treatment.

A typical procedure takes around one hour, although treatment time will depend on the number of cellulite dimples being addressed and your personalized treatment plan.

Unlike treatments that require a series of appointments, Avéli allows your provider to treat multiple targeted cellulite dimples during the same session.

When Will You See Avéli Results?

Improvement becomes easier to see as swelling and bruising from the procedure subside.

According to Avéli, patients may begin noticing results around one month after treatment. Clinical studies demonstrated a reduction in the appearance of cellulite through one year after the procedure.

Individual results can vary depending on your anatomy and the severity of your cellulite.

What Is Avéli Recovery Like?

Avéli is minimally invasive, so recovery is generally much shorter than recovery from traditional surgery.

Most patients in clinical studies returned to normal activities relatively quickly. Bruising and tenderness are common after treatment, and some swelling or firmness may also occur while the area heals.

Your provider may recommend temporarily avoiding strenuous exercise and certain activities following the procedure.

Is Avéli Right for You?

Avéli may be worth considering if you:

• Have visible cellulite dimples on your thighs or buttocks

• Want a longer-lasting cellulite treatment

• Have tried creams or other treatments without getting the improvement you wanted

• Want to address the structural cause of cellulite beneath the skin

• Prefer a minimally invasive procedure instead of surgery

The best way to know whether Avéli is appropriate for you is to have your cellulite evaluated by an experienced medical provider.

Avéli Cellulite Treatment in Clearwater, Florida

If stubborn cellulite on your thighs or buttocks is bothering you, Avéli offers a targeted approach that goes beneath the surface of the skin.

Ultimate Image Cosmetic Medical Center now offers Avéli cellulite treatment in Clearwater, Florida. Patients throughout Clearwater and the Tampa Bay area can schedule a consultation to learn whether Avéli is the right option for creating smoother-looking skin and reducing visible cellulite dimples.