QWO Cellulite Injectables
What is QWO?
QWO (Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum-aaes)
QWO is FDA-approved injectable for cellulite. QWO is a non-surgical treatment for moderate to severe cellulite. The enzymes in QWO are called collagenases-which target structural cause under the skin. QWO works in 3 ways: releasing fibrous bands, redistributing fat cells, and stimulating the growth of new collagen. QWO is a prescription medicine used to treat moderate to severe cellulite in the buttocks of adult women.
What are the results with QWO?
Visible results may be achieved in 10 weeks. In clinical studies, women received 3 treatments of QWO, 21 days apart. QWO has been studied in more patients than any other FDA-approved injectable cellulite treatment. In two pivotal phase 3 clinical studies of adult women were treated with QWO and compared against placebo. The study demonstrated the results clearly with a reduction in cellulite and dimpling.
How Many Treatments will I receive?
At UNPC Family Health Clinic & Medical Aesthetics our specialist will determine if QWO is right for you, she or he will decide on a treatment plan, including the total number of treatments. Each treatment visit may include up to 2 treatment areas. QWO injections will be given 21 days apart for 3 treatment visits. At each office visit, injections take as little as 15 minutes.
Are There Any Side Effects?
The most common side effects of QWO include: injection site bruising, pain, areas of hardness, itching, redness, discoloration, swelling, and warmth around the area treated. In clinical studies, side effects generally lasted less than 3 weeks.
Kybella Cellulite Injectables
What is Kybella?
Kybella (deoxycholic acid) used in adults to improve the appearance and profile of moderate to severe chin (submental fat), also called “double chin”. Kybella can be used to treat fat outside of the submental area such as underarms, lower abdomen, inner thighs, flanks, or outer thighs in patients 18 years and older. Kybella cellulite injectable may be right for you are unhappy, self-conscious, or embarrassed about fat that makes you look older or heavier than you desire. Kybella cellulite injectables are for people that do not want surgery and cannot loose the fat by diet and exercise alone.
How does Kybella Work?
Kybella is a prescription medicine with the active ingredient deoxychloric acid. Deoxychloric acid is a naturally occurring molecule in the body that aids in the breakdown of dietary fat. When injected into fat, Kybella destroys fat cells, resulting in a noticeable reduction in unwanted adipose tissues. Once destroyed, these cells can no longer store or accumulate fat, so further treatment is not expected once you reach your desired aesthetic goal.
How Many Treatments Will I Use?
Individual results may vary and treatment is tailored to the amount of fat and aesthetic goal. Multiple injections may be needed and the average participant in clinical trials received 3 total treatments. The maximum amount of treatments provided in clinical studies were up to 6 treatments spaced at least 1 month apart. Individual results vary based on the amount of adipose tissue in the treatment area, which determines the amount and frequency of treatments which can be discussed with your clinician
Are there any side effects?
Side effects include swelling, bruising, or numbness around the treatment site. Tell your clinician if you have had previous cosmetic procedures to the area, have had bleeding problems, are taking aspirin or blood thinners, are pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. The effects of kybella treatment in pregnancy is unknown and no research data is available for harm during pregnancy.
SCULPTRA Cellulite Treatment
Does Sculptra treat cellulite?
Sculptra is a unique cosmetic injectable that is made from poly-L-lactic acid, which was first released to stimulate collagen for facial dermal injectables to reduce deep facial lines. Since Sculptra works to stimulate collegen production and boost skin structure and volume, the injectable helps fill and smooth out depressions and dimples in the skin.
How long does it last?
While Sculptra does produce noticeable results, they don’t last nearly as long as some other cellulite reduction treatments on the market. Sculptra requires repeat treatments at regular intervals to maintain results. Most people need to schedule injections every 15 months to maintain the appearance of smooth, non-dimpled skin. You begin noticing results within 6 weeks after using the product.
What are possible side effects?
Side effects could include redness or bruising around treatment area, bleeding at the injection site, rash or itching, lumps or bumps that smooth out over time.
