No. Cellulite is not caused by liposuction

W. Tracy Hankins, MD answers: Does liposuction cause cellulite?

I wont get lipo if it means cottage cheese thighs afterwards. Should i be concerned about cellulite will result from lipo surgery?


W. Tracy Hankins, MD
6 months ago
By W. Tracy Hankins, MD - Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction does not cause cellulite - it is due to fibrous septae connections from the deeper tissue to ther dermis and can be seen in both overwieght and thin patients.  Liposuction is also not a treatment for cellulite.

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