A minimally invasive, one-time treatment that releases the bands causing cellulite dimples — for smoother thighs and buttocks.
Avéli is a minimally invasive treatment that targets the true, structural cause of cellulite: the fibrous septa bands that tether the skin and create dimples. Unlike creams and surface treatments that only address the appearance, Avéli identifies and releases these bands from beneath the skin in a single in-office session. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Carlos Mata (Dr. Scottsdale®) uses it to smooth dimpling on the thighs and buttocks with minimal downtime.
Avéli uses a small handheld device inserted through a tiny entry point to locate the fibrous septa bands responsible for each dimple. A light at the device tip confirms the precise location beneath the skin, and the band is then released so the skin can smooth out.
Because it targets and confirms each band individually, the treatment addresses cellulite at its source in a single session — distinct from surface energy devices or topical products.
Anesthesia — Performed under local anesthesia in our Scottsdale office — you're awake and comfortable.
Targeting — The device locates each tethering band; the illuminated tip confirms placement beneath the skin.
Release — Each band is released individually, smoothing the overlying dimple.
Recovery — A compression garment is worn briefly; most patients are back to routine within a day or two.
Candidacy is ultimately a conversation. Dr. Mata will determine the right path at consultation.
Schedule ConsultationEvery patient heals at their own pace. These milestones offer a realistic roadmap based on hundreds of procedures performed by Dr. Mata.
Bruising and tenderness; compression garment worn. Most return to routine quickly.
Bruising fades; resume light activity.
Swelling settles; smoothing becomes apparent.
Final smoother contour as healing completes.
We're curating a dedicated set of cellulite reduction with avéli cases for the gallery. In the meantime, the full Before & After archive includes related work.
Browse the full galleryIt targets the fibrous bands that cause dimples directly beneath the skin and confirms each one before releasing it, rather than treating the surface. That's why results are lasting from a single session.
It's done under local anesthesia, so you're comfortable during treatment. Expect some bruising and tenderness for a few days afterward.
Because the released bands don't re-tether, results are long-lasting. Maintaining a stable weight helps preserve the outcome.
Most patients return to routine within a day or two, with bruising fading over the following week.
Consultations with Dr. Mata are private, unhurried, and typically last 45 to 60 minutes. Your first conversation sets the foundation for everything that follows.
