What if there was a way to get rid of cellulite for good? A local doctor is testing a new method that, in theory, melts away that cottage cheese appearance. No pain, no incisions involved.
"I think being 46, I can always improve. I run every day, watch my diet," said Christina Roberts.
Roberts has volunteered to try an investigational treatment for cellulite.
"Currently there is no device that is FDA approved for treatment that really effectively reduces cellulite long term," said Dr. Frederic Stern.
Stern is testing a new device by the same company that developed the Zerona laser for body contouring. This one features two LED wavelengths, one red, one green.
"The green wavelength actually strengthens the collagen layer of the skin in the dermis which is what breaks down when cellulite occurs," said Stern. "The red wave length is the one that actually breaks down the fat cells."
The fat is processed through the lymphatic system in the liver and then excreted naturally.
"You know, I don't feel anything. I've had laser treatment on my face before, like a long, long time ago, and it hurt. This I can't even feel," said Christina.
Only one leg is being treated for comparison purposes. And because this is a blinded study, Dr. Stern doesn't know which leg that is, and neither does the patient.
"I haven't really looked because I kind of want to wait till the end and see if I notice any difference then," said Christina.
Dr. Stern says if the device works, this will be a breakthrough treatment. Best case scenario: It would be available to patients within one-and-a-half to two years.
Participants are given six treatments over a three-week period. Sorry to say that the study is already full.
