Plastic Surgery San Diego, CA

Laser Cellulite Reduction

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About Cellulaze with Dr. Shumway | San Diego, CA

Regardless of how thin and healthy you are, unfortunately, there’s nothing that can be done to stop or erase cellulite without assistance. Cellulite (a fibrous tissue) grows beneath the skin, usually around the thighs, stomach, buttocks, and hips that can create a bumpy, dimpled look. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Robert A. Shumway at Shumway Cosmetic Surgery in San Diego, CA provides his patients with state-of-the-art laser technology for cellulite reduction with Cellulaze. Approved by the FDA, Cellulaze can improve the look of cellulite for a period of a year or more. By pinpointing the fibrous tissue (commonly found just under the skin) with our minimally invasive treatment, Cellulaze frees the bound tissue and helps smooth the area in just a few days time. In the past, cellulite was basically impossible to address, but today, you can receive great, visible results from the Cellulaze laser at Shumway Cosmetic Surgery in La Jolla.
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Meet Dr. Shumway

San Diego board-certified facial plastic and cosmetic surgeon Dr. Robert A. Shumway is the Medical Director of Shumway Cosmetic Surgery. With over 20 years of experience, he offers advanced face, breast, body, and skin procedures tailored to each patient’s goals. He is especially known for his expertise in transumbilical breast augmentation (TUBA), a scar-free implant technique performed through the navel, and was the first to bring it to Europe in 2018. Patients considering facial plastic surgery often look for a surgeon who treats the nose as part of the whole face, and Dr. Shumway’s attention to facial balance can help guide rhinoplasty procedures that look natural.

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La Jolla Cellulaze – Ideal Candidates

Cellulaze is effective and safe for most individuals at Shumway Cosmetic Surgery. However, you might not be a candidate if you have loose skin, diabetes, varicose veins, or an infection. Pregnant women and individuals taking blood thinners should not undergo Cellulaze treatments. You are most likely to benefit from a laser session with our Cellulaze technology if you:
  • Are at a healthy weight
  • Have cellulite on your hips, buttocks, stomach, or legs
  • Have excellent skin elasticity
If you are concerned that you would not qualify to be a candidate for Cellulaze, the best advice we can give you is to make an appointment with us so you can talk to Dr. Shumway in person. He will give you the facts and recommendations on what you can do for your skin in the event this laser is not the solution for your treatment.
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Schedule a Consultation

Ready to take the next step? Schedule your personal consultation with Dr. Shumway today and discover the best options to achieve your aesthetic goals. During your consultation, you can ask about rhinoplasty surgery, nose reshaping surgery, cosmetic rhinoplasty, or a nose job that also addresses breathing, and Dr. Shumway will explain which rhinoplasty proce