While a diet low in fat and a healthy lifestyle can help reduce cellulite occurrences, nearly 90% of women still struggle with its dimpled, orange peel-like appearance. This is where Qwo® may be an option for you!
Approved for cellulite reduction in the buttocks by the FDA, Qwo® is the world’s first injectable for smoothing the skin by fighting the underlying causes of cellulite formation.
What is Qwo®?
Qwo® is the world’s first and only FDA-approved injectable for the treatment of cellulite. Qwo® injected by Skin MD providers will enzymatically disrupt the fibrous septae, or tissue, responsible for creating cellulite resulting in a smoother appearance of the treated skin.
What are the advantages of Qwo®?
- Safe, FDA approved and effective
- Reduces the appearance of cellulite in the buttocks
- Assists to firm and revitalize dimpled skin
- Amplifies self-confidence
- Quick treatment time (under 30 minutes)
- Natural, attractive results
Who is an ideal candidate for Qwo® injections and treatment?
Currently, Qwo® is only FDA approved for treatment in women. So, if you are a woman who is dissatisfied with the appearance of your buttocks due to cellulite ‘dimpling’, you may be an ideal candidate.
Qwo® is not appropriate for those patients that are pregnant or nursing or those who suffer from bleeding disorders or allergies to Qwo® ingredients. During your complimentary consult, your Skin MD provider will perform a detailed evaluation of your trouble spots to ensure realistic expectations for your outcome are established.
If Qwo® is not a match for your goals, our team will provide viable alternatives to enhance your appearance. Skin MD is dedicated to helping you to be the best you!
How many treatments are recommended?
In the clinical studies, medical providers injected patients up to a maximum of three times spaced approximately three weeks apart, so a full treatment protocol can take approximately 75 days.
What is Cellulite anyway?
Here are a few basics about cellulite:
Cellulite is the dimpling of the skin around pockets of fat. Cellulite is not skin laxity, or sagging skin. Cellulite can lead to waviness, “orange peel” or “cottage cheese” appearing in your skin texture.
Cellulite is caused by bands of collagen, also known as fibrous septae or tissue, that tether the skin to the muscle. As fat is deposited between the skin and the muscle, the “dimples” are caused by the septae/tissue tightening the skin to the muscle between the pockets of fat, making the fat appear encircled in divots, or dimples.
About 85% to 90% of women experience cellulite, regardless of their weight. Men do not experience cellulite nearly as often because the septae beneath their skin form differently.
Hormones, genetics, diet and lifestyle may play a role in the appearance of cellulite. One theory is that the decrease of estrogen in aging women, blood flow to the connect tissue decreases and lower circulation results in lower collagen production. We still have a lot to learn about this pesky condition.
To date, there is no permanent treatment for cellulite. So, we can treat the appearance but no one can promise a permanent solution, at this time.
FAQS
Who is an ideal candidate for Qwo® injections and treatment?
Currently, Qwo® is only FDA-approved for treatment in women. So, if you are a woman who is dissatisfied with the appearance of your buttocks due to cellulite ‘dimpling’, you may be an ideal candidate.
How many treatments of Qwo® are recommended?
In the clinical studies, medical providers injected patients up to a maximum of three times spaced approximately three weeks apart, so a full treatment protocol can take approximately 75 days.
What are the risks associated with Qwo® injections?
Most patients experienced some level of bruising after treatment with Qwo®. Other reported side effects were mostly local to the injection site, including pain, the formation of nodules, swelling, redness, itching, a warm sensation, and discoloration. One patient self-reported a severe allergic reaction. During your personal one-on-one consultation, your Skin MD patient care coordinator will review the risks (and rewards) of Qwo® injections.
