Avéli

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Avéli Avante Plastic Surgery Dr. Ahmadi

Avéli is a minimally invasive aesthetic treatment that reduces the appearance of cellulite. The treatment focuses on the fibrous bands beneath your skin that pull on fat pockets, which create a texture similar to orange peel and cause a noticeably dimpled appearance. Approximately 80-90% of women experience cellulite; (1) the condition can affect many different areas of the body including the thighs, buttocks, and hips.

At Avante Plastic Surgery, we have helped thousands of patients improve their self-confidence with minimally invasive treatments for smoother skin. Dr. Ahmadi is a board-certified surgeon with decades of experience helping patients sculpt their bodies and balance their proportions.

Contact our office to learn more about how we can help you improve the appearance of cellulite:

About Avéli

Cellulite forms when fatty deposits beneath the skin push against the body’s connective tissues, resulting in a puckered, bumpy, or dimpled appearance. The common condition can affect your self-esteem and the way your clothes fit. With Avéli, we can improve the appearance of your skin by freeing the fat cells beneath the connective bands with a thin wand. The treatment can help you achieve a smooth appearance without long surgical scars, downtime, or a lengthy recovery period.

Many patients experience cellulite after hormonal changes from pregnancy and menopause (2) or genetic factors. (3) Leading a sedentary lifestyle or experiencing weight changes (4) can also make cellulite more pronounced. If you are struggling with dimpled skin that is affecting your self-esteem, we can reduce its appearance with this minimally invasive treatment.

Avéli Benefits

Patients can enjoy many different benefits after an Avéli treatment which include the following:

  • A targeted treatment that addresses multiple areas: We can strategically target cellulite in different areas of your body during one treatment.
  • Smoother skin: Reducing the appearance of cellulite can help you achieve smoother, firmer-looking thighs and buttocks.
  • Natural-looking results: You can enjoy natural-looking results with small, discrete incisions along the natural folds of your skin.
  • Improved self-esteem and wardrobe options: You can enjoy improved self-confidence and feel more comfortable wearing different types of clothing.
  • Long-lasting solution: Avéli can help you achieve long-lasting results if you take good care of your skin, exercise consistently, and eat healthy meals that support your body.
  • Customizable treatment options: Dr. Ahmadi can tailor each treatment to your specific needs to help you meet your body goals while preserving the surrounding tissue.
  • Minimally invasive treatment: The treatment can help you reduce the appearance of cellulite without the risk of long surgical scars.

Candidates & Consultation

During your consultation, Dr. Ahmadi will ask about your medical history and aesthetic goals. Please come prepared to discuss the areas you would like to improve. He will perform a physical exam to determine the severity of your cellulite to create a treatment plan that meets your needs. Whether you have cellulite on the thighs, hips, abdomen, or buttocks, we can help you reduce its appearance with Avéli. Suitable candidates for Avéli would like to:

  • Reduce the appearance of cellulite to achieve smoother skin
  • Achieve long-lasting results that do not require frequent touch-up appointments
  • Target multiple areas where they are struggling with cellulite

During your appointment, we can discuss your lifestyle and any current medications you are taking. If you have additional body goals you would like to achieve, we can discuss them during your appointment.

Preparation

To prepare for your Avéli treatment, you will need to:

  • Avoid medications and supplements that thin your blood
  • Stop drinking alcohol 24-48 hours before your appointment
  • Ask a friend that you trust to drive you home
  • Create a comfortable place in your home to recover

Although recovery from Avéli is minimal, you will also need to prepare for some downtime to allow your body to heal for the best results. Taking time to rest in the days following your procedure will be important for achieving the best results. Preparing your meals ahead of time and running errands can help you have a smoother recovery.

Avéli Procedure

Avéli Avante Plastic Surgery Dr. Ahmadi

Fibrous septae, bands of connective tissue, anchor the skin to the underlying muscle and contribute to the overall appearance of cellulite. Dr. Ahmadi will make a very thin incision to insert the Avéli wand and loosen these connective bands that pull on the fatty tissue and cause a dimpled appearance. (5) By releasing these bands one by one, the treatment reduces the tension they exert on the overlying fat and skin. This helps to smooth out the uneven texture. After treating the cellulite, Dr. Ahmadi will close the incision and place a dressing over the treatment area to help your body heal. The procedure takes approximately 1-2 hours, and you can return home immediately afterward to rest.

Avéli Recovery

After an Avéli treatment, you will need to return home to rest. You may experience some minor swelling that you can alleviate with a cold compress and medication. You will need to rest for 24 hours, stay hydrated, and eat nutritious meals to help your body heal. You will also need to avoid strenuous exercise for a few days, and we can provide specific instructions based on your procedure to help you achieve the best results. You can return to work after a few days and resume exercise. Dr. Ahmadi can provide specific recovery instructions based on your treatment.

Avéli Results

Results from an Avéli treatment are long-lasting, and if you take good care of your body you can enjoy smoother skin for up to a year. Many patients notice improved skin texture immediately after their treatment. After 1-3 days, you will notice your skin start to settle and any puffiness or swelling start to subside. You can enjoy the full effects of the treatment after 4-6 weeks.

Additional Procedures: After Weight Loss

Although Avéli can improve the appearance of dimpled, uneven skin, it cannot tighten skin. If you recently experienced weight changes and have excess skin that you would like to improve the appearance of, we can perform after weight loss surgery to help you achieve a slimmer figure. After weight loss, it is common for patients to experience a significant amount of loose, droopy skin that affects their body proportions. Common procedures after weight loss include a thigh lift to achieve smoother legs, a tummy tuck to tighten the skin on the abdomen, and an arm lift to eliminate droopy upper arms that sway when you move.

We can combine these procedures with Avéli to help you meet your body goals. To learn more, see our blog.

Cost of Avéli in Houston

The cost of your Avéli treatment will depend on the size of the treatment area and whether or not you will need additional treatments to meet your aesthetic goals. During your consultation, we will examine your skin and provide an all-inclusive quote for your treatment. If you have additional body goals that you would like to achieve, we can also discuss how to help you achieve them and include those in your quote. Contact our office to learn more:

FAQ

How long does Avéli treatment take?

The length of your Avéli treatment will depend on the size of the treatment area and the severity of your cellulite. Most treatments take one to two hours, depending on the number of areas you would like to treat.

How many Avéli treatments will I need to see results?

Most patients can enjoy results after one treatment. Over time, if you notice that your cellulite has returned, we can perform an additional treatment to help you meet your aesthetic goals.

Is Avéli cellulite treatment painful?

Although Avéli is not painful because we provide local anesthesia for your comfort, some patients experience soreness while they are recovering. We can recommend over-the-counter medication to help you recover comfortably.

How long do Avéli results last?

If you take good care of your body, your results can last a year or more. The length of your results will also depend on individual lifestyle factors, your skincare routine, and your medical history.

Are there any side effects to Avéli treatments?

Some patients experience mild, temporary redness, swelling, or bruising that usually resolves in a few days.

References

  1. Gabriel A, Chan V, Caldarella M, Wayne T, O’Rorke E. Cellulite: Current Understanding and Treatment. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2023;5. doi:https://doi.org/10.1093/asjof/ojad050
  2. Nikos Adamidis, Petros Papalexis, Sotirios Adamidis. Exploring the Link Between Metabolic Syndrome and Cellulite. Cureus. Published online June 29, 2024. doi:https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.63464
  3. Tokarska K, Tokarski S, Woźniacka A, Sysa-Jędrzejowska A, Bogaczewicz J. Cellulite: a cosmetic or systemic issue? Contemporary views on the etiopathogenesis of cellulite. Advances in Dermatology and Allergology. 2018;35(5):442-446. doi:https://doi.org/10.5114/ada.2018.77235
  4. Gabriel A, Chan V, Caldarella M, Wayne T, O’Rorke E. Cellulite: Current Understanding and Treatment. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2023;5. doi:https://doi.org/10.1093/asjof/ojad050
  5. Amore R, Amuso D, Leonardi V, et al. Treatment of Dimpling from Cellulite. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 2018;6(5). doi:https://doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000001771