Cellulite and the Aesthetic Management of the Buttocks and Thighs: 6 Cases Illustrating Targeted Verifiable Subcision as Part of a Multimodal Approach to Lower Body Rejuvenation

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Abstract BackgroundIn the buttocks and thighs, skin quality, focal adiposity, volume deficiency, skin laxity, and/or textural issues each contribute to overall appearance. For patients undergoing rejuvenation/beautification procedures, global improvement is desired, making multimodal treatment the standard of care to address these mechanistically distinct concerns. Resolution of cellulite depressions is central to patient satisfaction and aesthetic outcomes: without management, the overall aesthetic suffers, and patients are left partially unsatisfied with treatment results. With minimally invasive Targeted Verifiable Subcision (TVS; Avéli [Revelle Aesthetics, Inc., Mountain View, CA]), septa with a confirmed role in dimple formation can be released through mechanically verified subcision, permitting consistent outcomes. ObjectivesDiscuss the application of TVS as part of a multimodal approach to buttock and thigh rejuvenation and share best practices for obtaining optimal improvement. MethodsA group of 6 experts in aesthetic plastic surgery and dermatology convened for a 2 h roundtable discussion of select case studies, best practices, and their approaches for obtaining optimal outcomes in clinical practice. ResultsClinical cases from 6 patients who presented for buttock and/or thigh rejuvenation/beautification are presented where TVS was applied as part of a multimodal approach. Before and after images, details of patient cases, and a discussion of best practices for patient education and evaluation, treatment planning, technique, safety, postprocedure care, and open research questions are included. ConclusionsTVS is emerging as a valuable tool for the treatment of cellulite in the buttocks and thighs that may potentially be used alongside surgical and nonsurgical approaches, often on the same day. Level of Evidence: 4