Non-Surgical
Cellulite Treatment in Austin, TX
The Piazza Center offers Avéli in Austin, a minimally invasive FDA-cleared treatment that targets cellulite dimples on the buttocks and thighs for smoother, firmer skin.
Recovery Time
Discussed at consultation
Surgeon
Dr. Rocco Piazza II, ABPS
Location
Austin, TX
Financing
Cherry, CareCredit & PatientFi →Overview
What Is Avéli Cellulite Treatment?
If you’re bothered by the dimpled appearance of cellulite on your buttocks or thighs, Dr. Rocco Piazza offers Avéli at The Piazza Center in Austin, TX — an FDA-cleared, minimally invasive treatment that targets cellulite dimples with a single session. Cellulite dimples are caused by septa, fibrous bands beneath the skin that tether it to deeper structures. Avéli works by precisely severing those septa bands through small incisions, releasing the dimple and smoothing the skin’s surface — with no need for repeat treatments.
At a Glance
Everything You Need to Know
Treatments Needed
Just one.
Avéli only requires a single treatment — there’s no need to return for additional sessions after your initial procedure.
Session Length
45–50 minutes.
The treatment itself takes about 45 to 50 minutes; your total in-office visit runs about 1½ hours. Avéli can also be combined with liposuction or a tummy tuck for patients pursuing body contouring surgery.
Downtime
None required.
Expect some soreness, swelling, and bruising for a few days, easing within 24–48 hours. Normal exercise can resume right away; Dr. Piazza recommends holding off on high-intensity training, jogging, or running for 2–3 weeks.
Results Timeline
1–3 months.
Avéli’s effects begin immediately, though swelling and bruising mask them at first. Most patients see results within a month, with full results appearing by 3 months.
Severing the
septa bands.
After a local anesthetic numbs and preps the treatment area, Dr. Piazza inserts the handheld Avéli device beneath the skin through small incisions in the buttocks or thighs. Using its lighted tip to guide the way, he glides the device under the skin, hooking each band of septa — the fibrous tissue pulling the skin down into a dimple — and severing it with the device’s built-in blade. Releasing the septa smooths the dimple, precisely targeting only the bands responsible for cellulite.
- FDA-Cleared
- Minimally Invasive
- Buttocks & Thighs
Why Choose Avéli
Smoother skin,
one visit and done.
Avéli gives patients a fast, precise way to address stubborn cellulite dimples without surgery and without a series of repeat appointments.
- 01
Safe & Effective
An FDA-cleared treatment built specifically to address the septa bands that cause cellulite dimpling.
- 02
Minimally Invasive
Performed through small incisions with local anesthetic — no surgical recovery required.
- 03
Targeted Treatment
Precisely targets the buttocks and thighs, the two areas cellulite dimpling affects most.
- 04
Convenient Visit
A quick in-office procedure with minimal downtime — no operating room required.
- 05
Visibly Smoother
Reduces the visible appearance of cellulite dimples for a smoother, more toned look.
- 06
One and Done
Just a single treatment — no need to return for additional sessions.
Is Avéli
right for you?
Any woman looking for a visible reduction in the appearance of cellulite dimples on her thighs and buttocks is a candidate for Avéli. It’s indicated for the long-term reduction in the appearance of cellulite in the buttocks and thigh areas of adult women. During your consultation, Dr. Piazza will assess your skin and cellulite pattern to confirm Avéli is the right fit — or whether combining it with another treatment will serve you better.
Compare
Avéli, Profound, and QWO: How Do They Compare?
There’s no one-size-fits-all solution for cellulite. Dr. Piazza assesses your needs and builds a customized plan — here’s how the three treatments compare, based on each product’s clinical trials and independent studies.
| Avéli™ | Profound® | QWO® | |
| What It Does | Minimally invasive, performed with local anesthesia; addresses cellulite from the inside out. | Uses RF energy combined with microneedling to treat cellulite on the thighs and buttocks. | A prescription medicine injected to treat moderate to severe cellulite in the buttocks. |
| How It Treats Cellulite | A handheld device inserted through small incisions to target and release the septa bands causing dimples. | Combines microneedles with RF energy to reshape tissue as new collagen forms. | Injected into the septa bands to break them down. |
| Treatments Needed | One in-office visit for visible improvement. | Most patients need 1–2 treatments, with full results after 12 months. | 3 treatments, 21 days apart, per clinical studies. |
| Procedure Length | About 60 minutes. | 2.5–3 hours. | As little as 10 minutes (without anesthesia). |
| Results Timeline | After swelling and bruising subside, approx. 1 month. | Visible within a few weeks; full results after several months. | Visible results in 10 weeks. |
| Downtime | Swelling and bruising at the insertion spot, usually 24–48 hours. | Some swelling and tenderness, subsiding within a few days. | No downtime, though soreness and swelling may last a few days. |
Pairs well with
your other goals.
Avéli works well alongside other minimally invasive body contouring treatments to reshape and improve the contour of the buttocks and thighs — and Dr. Piazza also combines it with body contouring surgery, including liposuction and tummy tuck procedures, for patients pursuing more comprehensive results.
Investment
Cost & financing.
Avéli pricing depends on the treatment area and whether it’s combined with other procedures. Dr. Piazza provides a comprehensive estimate after your consultation, and flexible financing is available through Cherry, CareCredit®, and PatientFi.
Results
Your Avéli Results
Avéli’s effects begin immediately, but swelling and bruising keep them hidden at first. As the treatment area heals over the following 24–48 hours, and then over the following weeks, the smoothing effect gradually becomes visible.
Most patients notice results within about 1 month, with full, lasting smoothness in the treated buttocks and thighs appearing by 3 months — from a single treatment.
Rocco C.
Piazza II
Dr. Rocco Piazza is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Austin, TX, who brought Avéli to The Piazza Center as an exclusive, minimally invasive option for patients bothered by cellulite dimples on the buttocks and thighs. With a lifelong passion for aesthetic surgery, he pairs Avéli with body contouring procedures like liposuction and tummy tucks — or with treatments like EMSCULPT NEO, CoolSculpting, and Profound RF — to help each patient achieve smoother, more confident results.
At The Piazza Center, Dr. Piazza prioritizes exceptional patient care and results, creating lasting relationships with his clients.
- Board Certified in Plastic Surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
- M.D., Alpha Omega Alpha, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
- Recognized as a Top Doctor on RealSelf
- Recipient of the Doctor’s Choice Award for Plastic Surgery
- Published author with significant contributions to the field of plastic surgery literature
Rocco C. Piazza II — MD, FACS · Founder, The Piazza Center
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