You work out regularly, get your daily steps in, and eat a nutritious diet. So, why does body fat linger? Some adipose tissue is perfectly natural—and essential for cushioning your organs.
But additional fat cells can accumulate despite your best efforts, often forming cellulite on the abdomen, buttocks, or thighs. The condition is physically harmless, but it might not align with your aesthetic aspirations.
At Faulkner Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics, we recognize how dissatisfaction with your appearance can have a lasting effect on your well-being.
Your reflection should spark joy and pride—not frustration or shame. If you feel ready to rediscover your hard-earned confidence, Dr. Faulkner can guide you through minimally invasive treatments for cellulite reduction near Washington D.C.
What Is Cellulite?
Cellulite is a very common skin condition, affecting up to 90% of adult women. It can appear even when you are physically fit. We see this dimpled or bumpy look develop when stubborn pockets of subcutaneous fat press up against the fibrous connective tissues just below the skin.
Skin aging can exacerbate the appearance of cellulite, as the skin weakens and thins, making the underlying connective cording more visible. Significant weight gain and pregnancy can similarly increase the visibility of cellulite, as additional body fat presses more heavily upon the connective tissue.
Cellulite often lingers despite fat reduction efforts because the condition’s appearance also depends on dermal density and the structural fascia between the skin and the fat. That’s where Morpheus Body fits in.
Treat Cellulite With Morpheus Body
For many patients, cellulite reduction near Washington, D.C. includes a series of treatments with the Morpheus Body microneedling device.
As Dr. Faulkner passes the handpiece across your skin, the advanced Morpheus Body microneedling technology creates micro-injuries in the skin below. At the same time, controlled radiofrequency (RF) energy gently heats the underlying tissue.
The microneedles stimulate dermal rejuvenation, promoting collagen and elastin genesis and cellular turnover. These tiny puncture wounds can also penetrate the fascia just beneath the skin. As these connective tissues heal, they grow stronger, able to retain a smoother structure.
The thermal RF energy heats the skin and the unwanted fatty tissue below, similarly triggering skin healing but also damaging the fat cells. As the skin repairs itself, it tightens and firms. Your body gradually dissipates the broken-down adipocytes.
After 4 to 6 sessions with Morpheus Body, many patients enjoy a sleeker, more toned appearance.
Supplement Morpheus Body With Emsculpt NEO
Enhanced muscle tone and reduced subcutaneous fat can improve the look of cellulite. Dr. Faulkner might advise supplementing your Morpheus Body treatments with a series of Emsculpt NEO sessions to strengthen the targeted muscles and melt lingering fat cells.
Enhance Your Morpheus Body Results With BodyTite
For patients experiencing more extensive adipose tissue pressing up against the skin, Dr. Faulkner might recommend undergoing treatment with BodyTite prior to Morpheus Body. The BodyTite procedure uses radiofrequency-assisted lipolysis (RFAL) to simultaneously break down fat and tighten the targeted skin.
Reclaim Your Reflection
You do not have to live in fear of your body or test out the latest trendy DIY home remedies you found online. Dr. Faulkner can guide you through effective treatments, smoothing away stubborn skin concerns with personalized cellulite reduction near Washington, D.C.
Explore other aesthetic treatment options like laser hair removal or Morpheus8 for facial rejuvenation.
