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QWO

The misconception in regard to cellulite is that it is caused by eating poorly or not exercising on a regular basis, but this simply isn’t true. While cellulite is rare in men, over 90% of adult women have cellulite somewhere on their body with it occurring most commonly on their buttocks and thighs and while eating healthy and maintaining a regular exercise routine is important, it is not the cause of your “cottage cheese” or “orange peel skin.” In fact, thinning skin, fat cells pushing against the skin and thick, fibrous collagen bands thickening beneath the skin are the real reasons that women and some men commonly experience unwanted cellulite.

QWO is now the first FDA-approved injection for the treatment of moderate to severe cellulite in the buttocks of adult women and men. In a quick 10-15 minute appointment with Drs. Burt, Will or Alghalith, a QWO injectable treatment can release deep dimples by dissolving the fibrous bands that cause them!


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How QWO Works

When thick, fibrous collagen bands create tension between the muscle and skin cellulite occurs and creates a visible pitting or dimpling of the skin. The injectable treatment, QWO, is formulated using enzymes called collagenases that target and degrade these fibrous collagen bands. QWO injections then break down the thickened collagen bands, redistribute fat cells and stimulate the production of new, healthy collagen. This regenerative process takes place over about ten to twenty days after the QWO treatment and leaves skin looking smoother with less dimpling. Over the treatment period, the production of new collagen molecules creates a more even, attractive overall appearance.

QWO Recovery

The QWO injections itself are similar to that of other injectables, like Botox, Dysport or dermal fillers. No anesthesia is required for this treatment as it is quick and relatively painless. After the appointment, patients walk out of the office and continue their day as usual with no downtime.
It is common for patients to experience mild swelling and some bruising. The more injections, the more widespread the bruising and tenderness may occur. However, the bruising will dissipate after 1-2 weeks. Results from your QWO injection treatments can be seen between 10 and 21 days after administering the injections. On average, patients will receive 3 treatments spaced 3 weeks apart.

QWO FAQs

How many women have taken part in QWO studies?

QWO has been studied in more patients than any other FDA-approved injectable cellulite treatment, with over 1,800 women participating.

In two pivotal phase 3 clinical studies of adult women with moderate to severe cellulite, 424 were treated with QWO and 419 received placebo.

How is QWO given?

QWO is injected by your aesthetic specialist directly into targeted dimples in the buttocks using a small needle.

How many treatments will I receive?

If your aesthetic specialist determines that QWO is right for you, she or he will decide on a treatment plan, including total number of treatments.

Each treatment visit may include up to 2 treatment areas. QWO injections will be given 21 days apart for 3 treatment visits.

How long do injections take?

At each office visit, injections take as little as 10 minutes.

Are there any side effects?

QWO may cause serious side effects including allergic (hypersensitivity) reactions, including anaphylaxis, and injection site bruising.

The most common side effects of QWO include: injection site bruising, pain, areas of hardness, itching, redness, discoloration, swelling and warmth in the treatment area.

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