Skin Health and Disease (Feb 2024)

Square technique—A treatment for cellulite with large size particle hyaluronic acid

  • Luciana deMatos Lourenço,
  • Lara Apendino Colla,
  • Maria Gabriela Ortiz de Noronha,
  • Thomaz Rezende Izzo,
  • Rosa Sigrist

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1002/ski2.290
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 4, no. 1
pp. n/a – n/a

Abstract

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Abstract Gynoid lipodystrophy, also called cellulite, is defined as a metabolic disorder of the subcutaneous tissue that alters body contour. It is rare in men but affects 80%–90% of adult women.The authors describe a technique for the treatment of cellulite with non‐traumatic subcisionTM of septa by cannula associated with large‐gel‐particle hyaluronic acid (HA). It uses a special marking, a safe plan and a specific product. The product being used is Subskin Aeskins, in a subcutaneous plan as no major blood vessels were found.The authors report good aesthetic results with the proposed technique. The patients reported a high degree of satisfaction.The product chosen has high G prime and large particles, which accounts for resistance to deformation and a high lifting power. Moreover, HA is a biocompatible, absorbable product and considered a safe filler. This technique allows the treatment of an area with various surface irregularities.The Square Technique proved to be a minimally invasive technique, with fast results, no major risks and little downtime, bringing satisfaction to patients and improving their self‐confidence and quality of life.