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Category: Cellulite

Avéli: A new one-time cellulite treatment

Published on Jan 26th, 2023 by Prasanthi Kandula, MD

Many women come into our practice during the fall and winter months looking for cellulite treatment options to address dimples or uneven, rippling texture on their thighs and buttocks. While for the longest time most treatments on the market were smoke and mirrors, new procedures have given our patients satisfying results.  Avéli is the latest addition to our cellulite armamentarium. Cellulite is caused by a combination of fat, dimpling from fibrous bands, and skin laxity. It is primarily the results of genetics and hormones. As a result, its appearance can be difficult to treat. Patients find cellulite frustrating because diet … Continue reading »

Cellulite treatment update: We can now treat virtually all types of dimples

Published on Apr 27th, 2021 by Michael Kaminer, MD

The world of cellulite is changing rapidly! The FDA has recently approved two new treatments (Qwo and Soliton) to add to the previously approved Cellfina and Sculptra therapies. WE CAN NOW EFFECTIVELY TREAT ALL TYPES OF CELLULITE! Cellfina Just a few short years ago, cellulite treatments were essentially snake oil. Nothing worked, and hype far outpaced substance. That all changed with the introduction of Cellfina, which was conceived of and developed at SkinCare Physicians. The essential piece of the Cellfina story is fibrous septae. Fibrous septae are thin strands of collagen that attach the skin to underlying structures. One theory … Continue reading »

Dr. Kaminer on the latest in cellulite treatments

Published on Aug 3rd, 2019 by Michael Kaminer, MD

Frustrated with cellulite? Those dimples and ridges on the buttocks and thighs affect up to 95% of women (men rarely get cellulite). For many years cellulite was nearly impossible to treat, but that all changed in 2015 with the introduction of Cellfina. SkinCare Physicians’ team of internationally known dermatologists has been central to the development of Cellfina, and has continued to be actively involved in developing the next generation of cellulite treatments. Today, two new promising cellulite treatments, CCH and Soliton, are just around the corner. Cellfina: A minimally invasive cellulite treatment Cellfina is a minimally invasive cellulite treatment that … Continue reading »

Cellfina for cellulite: The 5-year post-treatment results are in!

Published on Dec 28th, 2017 by Michael Kaminer, MD

Cellfina has become the gold standard for treatment of cellulite on the buttocks and thighs. Based on discoveries made at SkinCare Physicians in Boston, and since its FDA approval several years ago, Cellfina has quickly become the standard by which all cellulite therapies are measured. 99% of patients will achieve noticeable improvement in dimples and smoothness, and our dermatologists now have proof that those results are long lasting. At SkinCare Physicians, our dermatologists recently completed the latest aspect of our research into the efficacy of Cellfina. We saw patients at their 5-year follow up visit, and all of the patients that we evaluated … Continue reading »

Cellfina, a novel cellulite treatment explained by the physician who helped create it

Published on Apr 16th, 2015 by Michael Kaminer, MD

SkinCare Physicians’ Dr. Michael Kaminer, the dermatologist who helped create Cellfina and the first doctor in the United States to perform the novel treatment for cellulite, explains and demonstrates how it works. Developed and pioneered at his dermatology practice near Boston, Cellfina shows dramatic improvement of cellulite after one treatment, and patient satisfaction surpasses 94% after one year. Dr. Kaminer has regularly treated women with Cellfina since early 2015. To get answers to the most common questions about this revolutionary procedure for cellulite, we encourage you to visit the Cellfina treatment section of our website. If you are interested in … Continue reading »

Novel cellulite treatment piqued interest of beauty and fashion magazines

Published on Nov 28th, 2014 by Michael Kaminer, MD

The launch of the highly anticipated cellulite treatment, Cellfina, began last week with an extensive media tour in New York. Cellfina is the most innovative and newest FDA-cleared device for the treatment of cellulite, and was developed extensively at SkinCare Physicians near Boston. I spent a full and exciting day last week in New York meeting with editors at some of the most well-known beauty and fashion magazines in the country. These included Cosmopolitan, W, Town & Country, Good Housekeeping, More, Redbook, InStyle, and Marie Claire magazines. The editors were all curious and excited to learn about the groundbreaking nature … Continue reading »

Cellulite treatment Cellfina to launch in November 2014 at SkinCare Physicians

Published on Nov 18th, 2014 by Michael Kaminer, MD

Cellfina, the newest FDA-cleared treatment for cellulite, is set to launch at SkinCare Physicians! Developed and pioneered at our dermatology practice  near Boston, Cellfina is the only minimally invasive FDA-approved treatment for the long term improvement of cellulite. Much of the clinical research was performed at SkinCare Physicians. How Cellfina works We now know that cellulite is caused by fibrous cords under the skin that pull down and cause the disturbing dimples. Cellfina’s technology safely takes care of the underlying causes of cellulite by cutting the fibrous cord and relaxing that subdermal tension. Data from the FDA study we did … Continue reading »

Promising new cellulite treatment coming your way

Published on Dec 10th, 2013 by Blog Admin

Cellulite afflicts 80% of post-pubertal females of all races; men are rarely affected.  To diminish or eliminate this condition, patients spend billions of dollars annually on treatments that are largely ineffective. SkinCare Research, near Boston, along with SkinCare Physicians’ Dr. Michael Kaminer recently completed over 3 years of clinical trials on a new cellulite treatment device that has been shown to be safe and effective in reducing the appearance of cellulite. Cellulite is a term used to describe the dimpled appearance of skin caused by subcutaneous fat deposits and fibrous septae. The new device, developed by Cabochon Aesthetics, is intended … Continue reading »

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SkinCare Physicians®

1244 Boylston Street (Route 9)
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 02467

Learn more about your rights and protections related to the No Surprises Act (HR133).

The dermatologists and other medical professionals at SkinCare Physicians specialize in a wide range of dermatology treatments and services, including laser hair removal, laser skin treatment, hair transplant, eyelid surgery, body contouring, psoriasis, skin cancer, BOTOX® Cosmetic, fillers, and Thermage®. From their offices in Chestnut Hill, they serve Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Newton and Wellesley.

Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.



SkinCare Physicians®
1244 Boylston Street (Route 9)
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 02467

Phone: (617) 731-1600 Fax: (617) 731-1601

Learn more about your rights and protections related to the No Surprises Act (HR133).

Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.

The dermatologists and other medical professionals at SkinCare Physicians specialize in a wide range of dermatology treatments and services, including laser hair removal, laser skin treatment, hair transplant, eyelid surgery, body contouring, psoriasis, skin cancer, BOTOX® Cosmetic, fillers, and Thermage®. From their offices in Chestnut Hill, they serve Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Newton and Wellesley.