Cellulite is dimpled skin caused by fat pushing up between bands of connective tissue under the skin. It usually appears on the thighs, buttocks and stomach. It is very common, especially in women, and it is not a sign of poor health.
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Cellulite is dimpled, “orange peel” skin, most often on the thighs, buttocks and stomach. It forms when fat under the skin pushes up between tight bands of connective tissue that pull the skin down. It is not a disease, and it is very common: most women have some cellulite. Women get it far more than men, because of how their connective tissue is arranged.
Genes, hormones, age and thinner skin all play a part. Cellulite is not only about weight. Slim and fit people get it too, and losing weight can make it look worse if the skin becomes looser. That is why treatment works on the skin, the connective tissue and the fat layer together. It also helps to know whether your concern is cellulite, loose skin or fat, as each needs a different approach.
Visible cellulite reduction
Smoother-looking skin texture
Firmer skin on thighs and buttocks
Support for new collagen
Help with small fat pockets
No surgery and usually no downtime
A plan matched to your body
Can be combined with muscle toning
Is it painful? | Usually not. Most people feel deep warmth during ultrasound and RF. Morpheus8 Pro or injections, if added, can feel stronger. |
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Is there any downtime? | Usually none with Alma PrimeX. Mild redness or warmth can last a few hours. Morpheus8 Pro on the body can mean a few days of redness. |
How many sessions needed? | Most plans need 4–6 sessions, depending on the area and how visible the cellulite is. Maintenance sessions help keep results. |
When can I see the result? | Skin can feel firmer after a few sessions. The smoothing builds over several weeks and is clearest 2–3 months after the course. |
How long does the procedure take? | Between 30 and 60 minutes per area. |
Alma PrimeX (Ultrasound + RF)
Ultrasound targets the fat layer while radiofrequency heats the skin to firm it and build collagen. It is the clinic's main option for cellulite on the thighs and buttocks.
Accent Prime
Another ultrasound and radiofrequency treatment for cellulite reduction and uneven skin texture on the thighs, buttocks and arms.
Emsculpt Neo
Builds muscle and reduces fat with magnetic and RF energy. Firmer muscle under the skin can make cellulite look smoother, but it is not a cellulite treatment on its own.
Morpheus8 Pro (Body)
RF microneedling firms loose, crepey skin on the thighs and above the knees, which can make cellulite look worse. It is used when skin laxity is part of the problem.
Fat Dissolving Injections
Injections can reduce small, stubborn fat pockets, such as saddlebags. They treat fat, not the bands that cause dimples, so they are only a support option.
Have mild to moderate dimpling on your thighs, buttocks or stomach
Are at a stable weight, or close to it
Want a gradual change without surgery
Can commit to a course of sessions and some upkeep
Expect smoother skin, not perfectly smooth skin
Are pregnant or breastfeeding
Have a pacemaker, metal implant or other device near the area
Have a skin infection, open wound or active skin condition in the area
Expect cellulite to disappear completely, or want large fat loss
Doctor Consultation and Assessment
A doctor looks at the area standing and lying down, to see how much is cellulite, loose skin or fat. You will be asked about your health, weight changes and any implants. The doctor tells you honestly what treatment can and cannot do.
Your Treatment Plan
The doctor explains which treatment suits you, how many sessions you may need and how far apart. If loose skin or fat is part of the problem, a second treatment may be added.
Preparing the Area
The skin is cleansed and marked. A gel may be applied so the energy passes evenly into the skin.
The Treatment Session
The device is moved over the area for 30–60 minutes. Most people feel warmth and can go straight back to their day. You get simple aftercare advice, such as drinking water and avoiding saunas and intense exercise for 24 hours.
Follow-Up and Maintenance
Sessions are spaced over several weeks. The doctor checks your progress and photos, and suggests maintenance sessions to help the result last.
A doctor checks whether you have cellulite, loose skin or fat.
Get a course of cellulite reduction sessions matched to your body.
Smoother, firmer-looking skin that builds over the following weeks.
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Cellulite is dimpled skin caused by fat pushing up between bands of connective tissue under the skin. It usually appears on the thighs, buttocks and stomach. It is very common, especially in women, and it is not a sign of poor health.
You can make cellulite less visible, but no treatment can be counted on to remove it fully. In-clinic treatments like Alma PrimeX firm the skin and smooth the surface over a course of sessions. A stable weight, strength training and good skin care help keep the result.
Usually not completely, but it can look much smoother. Full cellulite removal is not realistic for most people, but treatment can soften dimples a lot. The result is not permanent: cellulite can slowly return with age, hormones and weight change. Maintenance sessions help.
It depends on what is causing your dimples. For most people, a device that treats both skin and fat, such as Alma PrimeX, is the main cellulite treatment. If loose skin or fat is also part of the problem, the doctor may add Morpheus8 Pro or fat reduction. Any cellulite machine works best as a course, not a single session.
Alma PrimeX is aimed at cellulite, while Emsculpt Neo is aimed at muscle and fat. PrimeX uses ultrasound and radiofrequency to smooth and firm dimpled skin. Emsculpt Neo builds muscle, which can make the area look firmer, but it does not treat cellulite on its own.
Some clinics use laser-based cellulite treatment, but the clinic’s main options use ultrasound and radiofrequency instead. Both aim to firm the skin and smooth dimples by heating the tissue. The doctor will explain which option suits your skin.
They can help, but they rarely remove cellulite. Strength training firms the muscle under the skin, and a healthy weight can reduce the fat that pushes up. But losing a lot of weight can leave looser skin that makes cellulite look worse.
Massage can make skin look smoother for a short time, but it does not change cellulite itself. It moves fluid and improves blood flow, so the effect fades within hours or days. It does not release the bands under the skin or build collagen. Massage can be a pleasant extra alongside treatment, not a replacement for it.
Surgery is not usually needed for cellulite, and Roxana Aesthetics does not offer it. Surgical options, such as cutting the bands under the dimples, can help deep dimples but carry more risk and recovery time. Liposuction is not a cellulite treatment and can make dimpling look worse. Non-surgical treatment suits most people with mild to moderate cellulite.
Cellulite on the thighs and buttocks is usually treated with Alma PrimeX, sometimes with muscle toning or skin tightening. These areas have thicker fat layers and tighter bands, so a course of sessions is normal. Glute toning with Emsculpt Neo can make the buttocks look firmer.
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