Cellulite Treatment with QWO® in Santa Barbara | Dr. Yegiyants
For years, cellulite treatment was a game of mostly misses. Topical creams aren’t effective, and other cellulite treatment options were very invasive. Finally, there’s a new option for minimally invasive cellulite treatment, QWO®. The first and only FDA-approved injectable for cellulite treatment, QWO® is providing women a new way to improve the appearance of stubborn cellulite deposits.
QWO® is the newest option in treating cellulite, and it isn’t available everywhere. At her comprehensive body-contouring center, Triple board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Sara Yegiyants is delighted to be the only provider offering QWO® in Santa Barbara and part of an exclusive selection of doctors throughout the U.S. providing this innovative treatment option.
Learn more about QWO® injectable cellulite treatment in Santa Barbara by reading on. You can also schedule a personalized consultation to see how the procedure can benefit you. Get started by contacting us online or calling 805-682-1731 today!
What Is Cellulite?
Cellulite appears as a bumpy, uneven skin appearance. Cellulite can occur on many areas of the body but is especially common on the hips, thighs, and buttocks. The condition is widespread, with more than 90% of women report some level of cellulite.
Many patients assume that cellulite is a fat problem, but it is much more complex in reality. Cellulite occurs when fibrous tissue bands pull the skin downward, making fat more visible and creating a dimpled appearance. Cellulite is a tissue problem, not a fat problem.
QWO®: The Newest FDA-Approved Cellulite Treatment
Cellulite treatments are often ineffective or highly invasive. QWO® is different. This treatment is the first of its kind, treating cellulite through less invasive methods using an innovative injectable solution.
QWO® contains CCH-Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum. CCH-Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum helps to break down fibrous tissue and redistribute fat.
QWO® recently received FDA approval and is the first and only injectable cellulite treatment to obtain this designation.
How Does QWO® Work?
QWO® targets cellulite in three distinct ways:
- Releases fibrous bands,
- Redistributes fat cells
- Stimulates collagen growth
Since this treatment is a new treatment, we don’t fully understand all the mechanisms of action yet. As more study occurs, we’ll better understand how QWO® fights stubborn cellulite.
Cellulite occurs as fibrous bands under the skin thicken and pull down on the skin. It is believed that QWO® helps to break down the build-up of collagen bands. QWO® fights cellulite at the source, deep under the skin where it develops.
Since this treatment is a new treatment, we don’t fully understand all the mechanisms of action yet. As more study occurs, we’ll better understand how QWO® fights stubborn cellulite.
Cellulite occurs as fibrous bands under the skin thicken and pull down on the skin. It is believed that QWO® helps to break down the build-up of collagen bands. QWO® fights cellulite at the source, deep under the skin where it develops.
What to Expect from Your First QWO® Treatment
QWO® is administered by injection. Before your procedure, you’ll meet with Dr. Yegiyants to plan out injection sites. Patients typically receive several QWO® injections (one injection to each cellulite divot) distributed across both buttocks.
After QWO®, patients can resume their regular activities with few restrictions. Common side effects include bruising, discomfort, areas of hardness, itching, redness, and discoloration. These side effects are temporary and usually resolve within several days of treatment. Dr. Yegiyants will discuss the risks and benefits of this treatment with you in more depth before your procedure.
To achieve full results, patients need a series of treatments. Most patients will receive three treatments, spaced 21 days apart.
Contour Your Body with Dr. Yegiyants
QWO® is an excellent option for improving the shape and appearance of your body. In beautiful Santa Barbara, CA, beach life is built into our everyday lives. Our patients want to look their best and feel confident in the appearance of their bodies, and Dr. Yegiyants offers a variety of procedures to ensure these results. She is the area’s top triple board-certified plastic surgeon.
We have a comprehensive body contouring center that brings patients in Santa Barbara all the latest body shaping and body contouring treatments, including CoolSculpting® Elite, WarmSculpting, liposuction, and more.
If you’re ready to learn more about QWO® or explore your options for body contouring in Santa Barbara, contact Dr. Yegiyants.
Frequently Asked Questions About QWO® Cellulite Treatment in Santa Barbara
To receive FDA approval, QWO® underwent significant safety testing through clinical trials involving thousands of treatments. Dr. Yegiyants has reviewed this safety data and believes that QWO® is a safe and effective treatment option for her patients. In our practice, QWO® appears to have very few significant side effects and is well tolerated by most patients.
Full results are usually seen within three weeks of the last QWO® treatment. Most patients see results within ten weeks of their first treatment.
Patients may receive between one and three QWO® treatments. Dr. Yegiyants will recommend a specific number of treatments after examining the treatment area.
QWO® received extensive testing (more than any other FDA-approved cellulite treatment), and both patients and aesthetic professionals agree that QWO® can provide noticeable improvement to the appearance of cellulite. Patient results will vary.
Cellulite is a tissue problem, not a fat problem. It occurs in patients of every size and shape. While diet and exercise are an essential part of a healthy lifestyle, they are unlikely to have a significant impact on your cellulite. QWO® targets cellulite where it occurs, providing results that are superior to existing treatments.
QWO® isn’t the only option for treating cellulite. We also offer Cellfina. This treatment is more invasive than QWO® and treats cellulite by releasing the fibrous banding. Dr. Yegiyants will discuss the risks and benefits of both Cellfina and QWO® to help you choose the most effective treatment option for your cellulite.
While cellulite is more common in women than men, men can get cellulite. QWO® is currently FDA approved for use only in adult women. Many cellulite treatments for women can be safely used on male patients too.
QWO® is newly FDA-approved and is currently only available at selected providers. Dr. Yegiyants is honored to be one of the few doctors offering treatment with QWO® in California at this time and the only doctor offering the procedure in Santa Barbara.
Most women have cellulite and can benefit from treatment with QWO®. If you’re interested in learning more about this treatment, schedule a consultation.
Schedule a Consultation
Ready to take the next steps towards booking a procedure? Schedule your consultation today to begin your aesthetic journey with Sara Yegiyants, MD, FACS.