Qwo (collagenase clostridium histolyticum-aaes) is an injectable gel treatment used on moderate to severe cellulite in the buttocks of adult women. Cellulite is the protrusion of fat between the fibrous septae bands which causes skin dimpling and the familiar (and very unwanted) orange peel appearance.
To understand why Qwo is so effective, it’s helpful to look at the simplistic anatomy of cellulite. Cellulite can be caused by a number of factors including genetic, hormonal, and other conditions. But typically speaking, no matter its cause, there are three things that contribute to its appearance:
1. Bands of connective tissue beneath the skin connect and tether the dermis to underlying muscles. These bands exist only in certain areas of the skin (much like the buttons on a couch or other tufted upholstery), causing the dimples or valleys we see in cellulite.
2. Fat between these connective bands is pushed upwards by the expansion of these fibrous bands, and/or by the herniation of the fatty tissue. This gives us the peaks in cellulite.
3. Skin in areas affected by cellulite tends to thin out and consequently contributes to or allows to happen points 1 and 2 above.
Qwo treatment does not require anesthesia as it is relatively painless. The treatment is also fairly quick, with injections typically taking 10 - 15 minutes to administer. Before treatment, we will photograph the treatment area and mark the specific dimples to be treated marked. Once the Qwo injections are complete, you will remain laying down for an additional 5-10 minutes. After the treatment, you are free to resume your daily activities as normal.
Qwo is administered as a course of 3 treatments, with each session spaced 21 days apart. Results are permanent and can be maintained with a healthy lifestyle that combines a suitable diet and exercise routine.
Ninety percent of women have cellulite at some time in their lives. Although Qwo is suitable for women of all ages and skin colors, Dr. Halaas will want to identify the cause of your cellulite to determine whether Qwo or another treatment is the best option for your needs.
Dr. Halaas is regarded as one of the best Facial Plastic Surgeons in New York City. She is renowned for her extensive expertise in performing facial plastic surgery and for her knowledge of state-of-the-art aesthetic treatments that include non-surgical procedures.
Double board-certified with the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology, she is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). She has a perceptive appreciation of facial symmetry and is sought after to speak internationally and train other physicians in both surgical and non-surgical techniques, including injectables and lasers.
Dr. Halaas is a highly accomplished facial plastic surgeon with specialized training that allows her clients to achieve their aesthetic goals. To find out more about Qwo in New York, schedule an appointment with Dr. Halaas and say goodbye to your cellulite forever.
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