Avéli Cellulite Treatment in Baton Rouge, LA

At Ford Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, we are proud to be a provider of Avéli™ in Baton Rouge.

Millions of women are embarrassed by cellulite. Dieting, exercise, and body scrubs don’t prevent or treat cellulite. Why? Because they don’t address the cause of the cellulite dimples: fibrous septa under the skin.

We are committed to offering our patients the latest and most innovative cosmetic treatments available, and Avéli™ is a groundbreaking nonsurgical solution for women seeking real, lasting cellulite reduction.

If you are struggling with visible cellulite and looking for a nonsurgical treatment that delivers noticeable results, Avéli™ can address it from the inside out.

What is Cellulite? Why Do I Have Cellulite?

Cellulite is a depression of any shape or size with defined edges seen on the surface of the skin, typically on the buttocks or thighs. A major underlying cause of cellulite are the fibrous bands that tether your skin to the structures below. These bands are called septa. Some septa are good (and you want them as connective tethers), but others stiffen or shrink over time and lead to the dimples we see on the surface and call cellulite.

It’s important to distinguish cellulite from other concerns like laxity or localized fat, which we can talk you through during a consultation in our office. You should also know that cellulite is not your fault (genetics and hormones play a role), and you are not alone – up to 90% of women have it!

What is Avéli Cellulite Reduction Treatment?

Avéli™ is a no-nonsense approach to treating cellulite based on a deep understanding of women’s anatomy. While many treatments approach cellulite blindly from the outside-in, Avéli™ identifies and releases the primary structural cause of cellulite from the inside-out in a single minimally-invasive procedure with little downtime. Unlike creams or temporary solutions, Avéli’s unique approach targets the fibrous septa bands beneath the skin that pull downward and create the appearance of dimples.

How to Reduce Cellulite with Avéli

Avéli™ is an option for a range of women across the cellulite severity spectrum. The procedure is performed in real time by Dr. Chiasson and uses a handheld device to manually target and release the complicated web of septa bands causing cellulite dimples.

Avéli™ addresses the primary structural cause of cellulite in 3 steps:

  • We guide the Avéli™ device under the skin directly to the targeted dimples.

  • After we identify the culprit septa bands causing a dimple, those septa are precisely released.

  • We can confirm their release in real-time, delivering visibly smoother skin quickly after the procedure.

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Release the Bands. Reveal Smoother Skin.

  • Step 1: Identify

  • Step 2: Release

  • Step 3: Verify

What Are The Benefits of Avéli?

For individuals seeking minimally invasive body contouring and cellulite reduction, Avéli™ offers:

  • Minimally invasive treatment – Performed in our office under local anesthesia, with no general anesthesia or extensive downtime.

  • Targets the root cause – Precisely releases the fibrous bands that pull skin down and create cellulite dimples.

  • One-time treatment – Most patients need just a single session for smoother skin.

  • FDA-cleared – Indicated for long-term reduction in the appearance of cellulite in the buttocks and thigh areas of adult females.

  • Customizable treatment – Multiple dimples across the buttocks and thighs can be addressed in one session.

  • Quick recovery – Most patients return to their daily activities quickly.

  • Natural-looking results – Smoother, more even skin that looks like you.

  • Long-lasting effects – Clinical studies showed patients continued to have visible improvement one year after a single procedure.

  • Pairs well with other treatments – Can be combined with alloClae™ and other body contouring procedures for enhanced results.

  • Improved confidence – Enhances body image and self-esteem.

Combining With Other Treatments for Smoother, Fuller Results

Sometimes a combination approach delivers the most complete results. Even after body contouring, cellulite dimples can linger and take away from the smooth, sculpted look you’ve worked toward. Cellulite is caused by tight fibrous bands beneath the skin that pull downward and create those telltale dimples. Avéli™ treats this structural cause directly by precisely releasing those bands. Pairing Avéli™ with alloClae™ takes your results a step further. alloClae™ adds natural volume to soften remaining depressions and enhance your contours, so your skin looks smoother and fuller.

Because Avéli is minimally invasive, it pairs beautifully with other sculpting treatments, whether you’d like to refine a single area or create a more transformative overall outcome. Both Avéli and alloClae can be performed right here in our office under local anesthesia.

During your consultation, Dr. Chiasson will take the time to understand your goals and create a personalized treatment plan designed to help you achieve smoother skin, improved contour, and beautifully balanced results.

Avéli - Before & After

Inside the Avéli Cellulite Treatment Process

Ask The Expert

Dr. Kate Chiasson

  • Cellulite cannot be solved with a topical treatment. It's an anatomical condition under the skin that appears when stiff, tough, fibrous bands between the skin and muscle pull on the skin to create dents, divots, and dimples. Cellulite can be addressed by releasing the bands from the inside out to create a visibly smoother appearance.

    This procedure provides long-term, visible reduction of cellulite dents, dimples and divots in the buttock and thighs.

  • The procedure typically takes about 60 minutes, with additional time for consultation, marking, and preparation.

  • Avéli™ is a one-time, in-office procedure designed to deliver long-lasting results after just one treatment.

  • Avéli™ provides long-lasting results. Once the bands are released, they do not ‘grow back,’ though the natural aging process, weight changes, and other body changes can affect your skin over time.

  • Most patients returned to normal activities within 24-48 hours.

  • The most common side effects reported were mild pain within the first 24 hours and bruising and tenderness to the touch which typically resolved within 30 days. Small areas of firmness, usually not visible or painful, typically resolved in a couple of months.

  • The results of your procedure should be visible once swelling and bruising subsides. You should start to see the effects of the procedure one month post-procedure.

  • Yes, Avéli™ can be combined with treatments such as alloClae™ for added volume and contour, other body contouring treatments, or surgical procedures to enhance results.

  • Pricing varies based on the treatment areas and the number of dimples being addressed. A personalized quote will be provided during your consultation. Financing options are available.

  • The ideal candidate should be in good health, at an ideal body weight, show no signs of infections in the treatment area, and have realistic expectations.  Avéli™ is best for patients who have dimpled cellulite rather than areas of rolling or wavy fat, which is caused by fat pockets rather than bands of septa interacting with fat. 

    Patients who are significantly above their ideal weight or who have experienced massive weight loss may be better served by other options.

    The device specifically targets dimples, but NOT skin laxity (loss of elasticity in the skin), nor fat. 

    Avéli™ may not be suitable for individuals who:

    • Are pregnant or breastfeeding

    • Have active infections in the treatment area

    • Have certain autoimmune conditions

    • Are taking blood-thinning medications

  • We recommend our patients ease back into strenuous exercise after a week and wear a compression garment for at least a week and up to 4 weeks after the procedure. Patients may resume swimming or sitting in a hot tub once the tiny incisions have healed (by two weeks after the procedure at the latest).

  • Before the procedure - The procedure typically takes an hour and starts with pre-procedure marking of target treatment areas and capturing of “before” photos.

    Patients may take an oral relaxing medication if preferred.

    During the procedure - Dr. Chiasson guides the Avéli® cellulite band-release precision wand under the skin to the targeted dents, divots, and dimples. She can see and confirm in real-time the releasing of the bands, delivering visibly smoother skin with long-lasting results

    Immediately after the procedure - In the clinical study, most patients returned to normal activities within 24-48 hours. You may experience mild pain within the first 24 hours. Patients may take over the counter medications like tylenol or ibuprofen if needed. Bruising, swelling and tenderness to the touch may also occur, typically resolving within 30 days.

    In the days following the procedure - It’s a good idea to wear compressive clothing (e.g., yoga pants) as much as possible for up to 2 weeks after the procedure to help reduce bruising and swelling.

    In the following weeks - Avoid extended sun exposure and use sunscreen over the insertion points for the first month after the procedure to prevent pigmentation.

  • Fall and winter are ideal times for cellulite treatment so you’re swimsuit-ready by summer. Because recovery is minimal, though, the procedure can be done any time of year.

Is Avéli Right for You?

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