Body Harmonization · Non-Surgical
Cellulite and loose body skin: a needle-free treatment
“Can this be removed?” That is the first thing people ask us, sometimes after a pregnancy or a change in weight. The honest answer: its appearance can be improved, not erased. Dr. Thuel puts together a plan of heat sessions (radiofrequency and infrared) and massage, without needles. She is with you at every session, so you can feel more comfortable with your skin and with what you wear.
Medical consultation · US$100, VAT included. This amount is applied in full toward your treatment or procedure if you formalize it with your payment on the same day or within the following seven calendar days. It can be the full payment or a first payment of more than US$100.
Dr. Thuel personally sees every consultation, so her appointment availability is limited. We suggest booking in advance.
Dr. Irene ThuelMED10355 · More than 17 years
- Duration
- 30 to 45 minutes per session
- Recovery
- Generally, the same day
- When it shows
- After about 3 or 4 sessions
- How long it lasts
- A few months, with maintenance
Body treatments, without going into the operating room.
Dr. Irene Thuel · Physician and Surgeon, Expert in Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery · MED10355
The essentials before you decide
How the Cellulite and Skin Laxity treatment works, step by step
General information so you arrive at your consultation with a clear idea. In your case it may vary; Dr. Thuel will confirm it during the consultation.
It may be right for you if…
- When you put on a swimsuit, you notice the “orange peel” texture on your thighs or buttocks.
- After a pregnancy or a change in weight, your skin feels less firm.
- You want to feel comfortable in shorts or a skirt.
- You are looking for a needle-free option and understand that the improvement is usually temporary.
- What it is
- Heat sessions with radiofrequency and infrared, combined with massage. They aim to improve the texture and firmness of the skin, without needles.
- How it is done
- A gel is applied to the area and the device is passed over it, warming the skin while it massages.
- Advantages
- No needles or incisions. You can usually continue your routine the same day.
- Who performs it
- Dr. Irene Thuel, in the clinic's office.
- Anesthesia and discomfort
- No anesthesia is used. You feel heat and the pressure of the massage; most people describe it as tolerable, and you can let us know if it bothers you.
- Duration
- Usually between 30 and 45 minutes per session, depending on the areas.
- Sessions
- Usually between 6 and 10 sessions, once a week or every 2 weeks.
- Recovery and care
- In general, you can go about your activities the same day. Redness usually fades within a few hours. Drink plenty of water and avoid direct sun on the reddened area that day.
- When it shows
- The improvement is gradual. It usually starts to be noticeable after 3 or 4 sessions and is assessed at the end of the plan.
- How long the result lasts
- The improvement is usually temporary and lasts a few months. Many people need a maintenance session every 1 to 3 months.
- Who should not have it
- It is not performed during pregnancy, with pacemakers or other metal or electronic implants in the area, or with wounds or infection of the skin. The doctor reviews this during the consultation.
- Follow-up visits
- The doctor checks your skin during the plan and at the end of it. That is when we decide whether maintenance is advisable.
Orange-peel skin and loose skin
Where it usually appears, and where we treat it
Buttocks and thighs
A smoother texture where the “orange peel” shows.
Abdomen
Skin that became less firm after a pregnancy or a change in weight.
Arms
The back of the arm, which shows when you wave with your hand raised.
Other areas
Any other area with less firm skin is reviewed during the consultation.
Session plan
How cellulite treatment is organized
Consultation
The doctor examines the area and determines whether cellulite, skin laxity or both predominate. She also asks about your health.
Sessions and risks
We tell you how many sessions are estimated and what you will feel. The risks too, before we start.
Sessions
Radiofrequency, infrared and suction massage over the area.
Follow-up visit
At each check-up, we compare how your skin is progressing and adjust whatever is needed.
Cellulite: realistic expectations
What changes in the skin and what the risks are
If any of this raises questions, feel free to ask during your consultation.
What to expect
- You want to improve the appearance of cellulite, not erase it.
- The improvement is gradual and is assessed over the course of the sessions.
- In general, you can continue your activities, following a few instructions.
- The improvement is usually temporary and may require maintenance sessions.
Discomfort and risks
- A feeling of heat during the session.
- Temporary redness and, sometimes, bruising.
- Infrequently, a superficial burn. That is why we ask you to let us know if you feel too much heat.
- It is not performed during pregnancy, on people with pacemakers or other implants, or with certain medical conditions.
If it is fat or excess skin
Sometimes cellulite is not the main issue
This treatment works on texture and firmness. But it does not remove localized fat, nor does it remove excess skin. There are other options for that, and the doctor will tell you which one makes the most sense.
Is this treatment right for you? During the consultation, Dr. Thuel reviews your case and tells you frankly whether it suits you and what it involves. The consultation costs US$100, VAT included, which is applied in full toward your treatment or medical procedure if you confirm it with your payment the same day or within the following seven calendar days. This can be the full payment or a first payment of more than US$100.
Frequently Asked Questions
What people ask about cellulite
Does the treatment remove cellulite?
Remove it completely, no. The goal is for the texture to improve and be less noticeable. Because cellulite has many causes, the improvement varies from person to person, and it is usually temporary.
Will it hurt?
It involves no needles. What you feel is heat during the session, and the skin may stay red for a while.
What is the investment for the Cellulite and Skin Laxity treatment?
It depends on the area and the number of sessions you need. We give you the investment for each stage during the consultation, before you start.
The consultation costs US$100, VAT included. If you decide to have a medical treatment or procedure, that amount is applied in full toward your treatment or procedure when you formalize it with your payment on the same day as the consultation or within the following seven calendar days. It can be the full payment or a first payment of more than US$100.
Why Dr. Thuel?
Among those who trust her most are physicians and healthcare professionals, who also bring their families to her. She is a Physician and Surgeon, Expert in Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery. If there is a lot of excess skin, she will tell you and suggest evaluating surgery, such as a Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty), which she performs as a team with Dr. Juan Ramón Poveda Xatruch, Physician and Surgeon, Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.
When can I return to my routine?
Usually the same day: you can go about your day, with a few instructions we give you at the end. Redness usually fades within a few hours. In your case, the medical consultation will confirm this.
To feel comfortable in your own skin
The first step is a consultation with Dr. Thuel, who determines whether it is cellulite, skin laxity or both. She tells you how many sessions are estimated, in what order, and the investment for each stage. If your case allows, it can be done the same day; it is optional.
Medical consultation · US$100, VAT included. This amount is applied in full toward your treatment or procedure if you formalize it with your payment on the same day or within the following seven calendar days. It can be the full payment or a first payment of more than US$100.
Dr. Thuel personally sees every consultation, so her appointment availability is limited. We suggest booking in advance.