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QWO is a new, non-surgical treatment option for women seeking to reduce the appearance of cellulite, which is caused by fibrous bands that attach to the deep surface of the skin. Photo: Getty Images.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you dislike wearing swimsuits or shorts \u2013 or avoid wearing them altogether \u2013 because of cellulite, you\u2019re not alone. Cellulite is so common that nearly 90% of women will have some visible skin dimpling during their lifetime.<\/p>\n

The occurrence and degree of cellulite is not dependent on a woman\u2019s weight, fitness level or eating habits, says Dr. Rebekah Zaluzec<\/a>,\u00a0a board-eligible plastic and reconstructive surgeon at\u00a0UCHealth Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic \u2013 Cherry Creek<\/a>, located at UCHealth Cherry Creek Medical Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cellulite is caused by fibrous bands that attach to the deep surface of the skin, pulling it down and resulting in characteristic dimples. As we age, our skin becomes thinner, which can make cellulite more visible. Women are biologically predisposed to cellulite, unlike men whose fat, skin and connective tissues are distributed differently.<\/p>\n

Zaluzec now offers a new, non-surgical treatment option in her clinic<\/a> called QWO for women seeking to<\/a> reduce the appearance of cellulite. QWO is the first and only FDA-approved injection for cellulite and is currently available to treat the buttocks area.<\/p>\n

QWO (collagenase clostridium histolyticum-aaes) injections work by weakening, softening, and breaking up the fibrous bands in the affected area to create a smoother appearance of the skin. Prior to cosmetic use, QWO has been used to safely and effectively treat\u00a0a number of\u00a0medical conditions including\u00a0Dupuytren\u2019s\u00a0disease\u00a0(caused from a contracture of the tendon\u2019s collagen bands in hands) and\u00a0Peyronie’s\u00a0disease (a contraction of the penis).<\/p>\n

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Dr. Rebekah Zaluzec is an expert at plastic and reconstructive surgery. She can also help with QWO, a new, non-invasive treatment to reduce cellulite. Photo by Cyrus McCrimmon for UCHealth.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

To achieve the best results for cellulite, patients typically require a series of three to four injections spaced about three weeks apart, with the full process spanning approximately 21 weeks. Most will notice improvements around the 10-week mark.<\/p>\n

\u201cOf course, each patient will respond to this medication differently, so results might be different from patient to patient,\u201d Zaluzec\u00a0said.<\/p>\n

Since QWO is non-invasive, there\u2019s no downtime.<\/p>\n

\u201cSome patients experience some soreness after the injection, but have not found it limiting,\u201d Zaluzec\u00a0said.<\/p>\n

Bruising at the injection site is common, so Zaluzec\u00a0suggests patients consider scheduling the treatment to begin in the fall or winter months. Other potential side effects of treatment are typically minor and may include some temporary pain, swelling, redness, itching, a warm sensation. Discoloration near the injection site has also occurred in some patients.<\/p>\n

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Learn more about reducing cellulite with non-invasive QWO<\/strong><\/p>\n

Want to learn more about QWO and how it could reduce the appearance of your cellulite? Reach out<\/a> to \u00a0Dr.\u00a0Zaluzec\u00a0at\u00a0UCHealth\u00a0Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic \u2013 Cherry Creek.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

At the end of the treatment, patients should expect to see a reduction, but not complete removal, of their cellulite dimples. In clinical studies, most women reported\u202fup to two \u201cgrades\u201d of improvement of cellulite, which range from Grade 0, no cellulite, to Grade 3, visible cellulite while lying down and standing.<\/p>\n

\u201cUltimately, QWO is very well tolerated and a great solution for unwanted cellulite,\u201d Zaluzec\u00a0said.\u202f\u201cWhile we don\u2019t yet have the perfect treatment for cellulite, QWO is a great option to help to decrease the fibrous banding which is an integral component of visible cellulite.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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