Celluite treatemtns are plentiful from magical creams to a varied array of devices incluidng velashape, triactive, thermage, etc. These treatments effects vary and do not last. A safe combination approach is described that is popular in Europe and South America. In Brazil alone over 1,000 physicians use a combination Of Mesotherapy (small injections of numbing solution) combined with injection of carbon dioxide gas ( carboxytherapy). In about 10 sessions significant improvement in cellulite, stretch marks, loose abdominal skin can be achieved without only slight swelling.The cost is less than combarable treatments with comparable or better results.This combination is effective and will imporve cellulite as opposed to liposuction which actually worsens the appearance of cellulite.

Artefill the first cosmetic dermal filler to last has returned to the market. Other fillers last about one year or less. Artefill which contains cow collagen requires an allergy test in the arm four weeks before the material is injected. Approved for the fold between the nose and mouth, it is ideally suited to a non-surgical mid face lift, depressed surgical and acne scars. After liftng the scars it gives a long term ( over 5 year ) improvement. It is a soft material and easily injected. FDA data show that it lasts at least 5 years. It repesents a better value than short term dermal fillers which last 3-12 months.