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Cellulite Subcision: Avéli

Mechanical Subcision for Gynoid Lipodystrophy

Also known asAvéliCellfinaManual Subcision

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A specialized device precisely severs the connective tissue bands tethering the skin, allowing it to smooth naturally.

Downtime: 2 weeks
Sessions: One
Pain: Medium to high
Cost per visit: Price level 4 of 5
Results start: In 1–4 weeks
Results last: 1–2 years or more in studies

A needle or device releases the bands under the skin that pull down dimples.

Check first: Active skin infection in the treatment area.

Will it work for me?

What people use it for

Tap one to see how it helps.

How do the devices differ?

In no special order. Ask which one they use, and why.

2 devices

Ask your provider

Which device and settings will you use for my skin, and why?
Can we do a test spot first?
What result is realistic for me, and after how many sessions?

Before and after your visit

Plan it around your lifeMakeup, sun, workouts — see what fits around your treatment.

The visit

Duration: 45–90 minutes
Total course: A single session on one day.

What to expect, and what to avoid

Recovery

3–14 days of bruising, swelling

May look swollen

2 weeks

Avoid sun

2 weeks

No makeup

2 days

No sweat or heat

2 weeks

Other aftercare

Wear your compression garment

Your provider may give you different timing.

Day by day

Before your visit: ask when to start
- Come with clean skin: no makeup or lotion
- Drink plenty of water before your visit
- Eat a light meal before your visit
- Set up your recovery space at home
1 week before
Stop aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil and vitamin E for 1 week before, if your doctor agrees
Right after your visit
- Use a cold pack for swelling in the first 24 hours
- Keep the area clean and dry for 24–48 hours
After your visit
- Wear your compression garment for several days to 1 week
- No direct sun for several weeks
- No fish oil or vitamin E for 1 week
- No hard exercise or heavy lifting for 1 week
- Avoid hard exercise, heat and heavy sweating for 1–2 weeks
- Expect soreness, significant bruising, and swelling for the first few days. Bruising is often extensive, lasting several weeks. Tenderness typically subsides within 1-3 weeks. Most can resume light daily activities in 1-2 days, avoiding heavy exercise for at least a week. Results start to show in 1–4 weeks, as swelling and bruising settle.

Side effects, and who should wait

Who may want to think twice

Active skin infection in the treatment area
Bleeding disorders or use of blood-thinning medications
Pregnancy or breastfeeding
History of keloid scarring
Unrealistic expectations
Poor skin elasticity

Possible side effects

Common

Significant bruising
Swelling
Soreness and tenderness in the treatment area
Minor bleeding or oozing at the insertion points

Less common

Hyperpigmentation (skin darkening)
Infection
Unsatisfactory results or creation of new contour irregularities
Skin laxity
Numbness or altered sensation in the area

Your own risks may differ. Ask a qualified provider.

How it works, and common myths

The procedure mechanically severs the fibrous septae, releasing skin tension and smoothing dimples.

A little more technical

A specialized device is inserted just beneath the skin to physically cut and release the fibrous septae (connective tissue bands) that tether the skin to the underlying muscle, causing cellulite dimples.

The procedure utilizes a specialized microblade or cannula to perform targeted subcision. This involves the mechanical transection of the fibro-septal bands that tether the dermis to the underlying fascia. Releasing this tension allows the overlying skin to rebound and smooths the dimpled appearance characteristic of cellulite.

Common device / product names: Avéli · Cellfina
Clinical descriptor: Mechanical Subcision for Gynoid Lipodystrophy