Meet QWO

Ready to get to the bottom of your cellulite? Meet QWO. A cutting edge treatment without the cutting. There are a multitude of ways women have tried to reduce their cellulite. With QWO, women and their aesthetic specialists can choose the first and only FDA-approved injectable available that treats cellulite in the butts of adult women. At your appointment, your aesthetic specialist will discuss treatment and expectations. After identifying the treatment areas, they'll use a small needle to inject QWO. QWO injections take 10 minutes or less. In clinical trials, women required no post-treatment downtime.

What is Qwo®? QWO is the first and only FDA-approved injectable for the treatment of moderate to severe cellulite in the buttocks of adult women.

How does QWO work? Enzymes called collagenases target the structural causes under the skin, where cellulite starts. It’s thought that QWO works by releasing fibrous bands, redistributing fat cells, and stimulating the growth of new collagen. How QWO works in moderate to severe cellulite is not fully understood.

Is QWO a surgical procedure? No. QWO is an injectable treatment option that is thought to target a primary structural cause of cellulite. The exact mechanism for the treatment of moderate to severe cellulite is unknown. How do I know if QWO is right for me? Your physician will determine if you are an appropriate candidate for QWO.

Can QWO be used to treat cellulite in other areas besides the buttocks? QWO is only approved for treatment of moderate to severe cellulite in the buttocks of adult women. Endo Aesthetics is continuing to investigate additional areas of treatment.

How many treatments will I need? Each treatment visit may include up to two treatment areas. QWO injections will be given three weeks apart for a total of three treatment visits.

Are there side effects of QWO? There are risks associated with this product. QWO may cause serious side effects including: allergic (hypersensitivity) reactions, including anaphylaxis, and injection site bruising. These are not all the side effects of QWO. Please see Important Safety Information below for more details.

Where is QWO available? QWO is now available throughout the United States at aesthetic healthcare practitioners’ offices.

WHAT IS QWO? QWO is a prescription medicine used to treat moderate to severe cellulite in the buttocks of adult women.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Do not receive QWO if you: are allergic to collagenase or to any of the ingredients in QWO, or have an active infection at the treatment area. QWO may cause serious side effects, including: • Allergic (hypersensitivity) reactions, including anaphylaxis. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have hives, trouble breathing, low blood pressure, swollen face, chest pain, dizziness or fainting after receiving QWO; • Injection site bruising Before receiving QWO, tell your healthcare provider if you: • have a bleeding problem • are pregnant or may become pregnant, nursing or plan to nurse. You and your healthcare provider should decide if you will receive QWO or breastfeed. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-thecounter medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements. Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take a medicine that prevents the clotting of your blood (antiplatelet or anticoagulant). 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.

Source: QWO.com