Does cellulite always get worse after liposuction?

Cellulite is a result of the fibrous septa in the subcutaneous layer of your skin.  It is influenced by the percentage body fat, the resiliency of the skin, and the overall quality of the skin.  It occurs most commonly in women as a result of several factors: Genetics Hormones Caffeine Generally,... more

By its very nature, liposuction almost always causes contour irregularities. The question is how noticeable these irregularities are to the eye. I describe it to patient as like trying to rake a sandbox smooth with a chopstick. For example, it is a hard to suction a smooth surface smoother, but it is easy for... more

Liposuction is a way to remove fat from problem areas. Until recently, we advised patients that whatever cellulite was present before liposuction would also be present after. Essentially, we would expect the cellulite to be no better and no worse after liposuction. Our liposuction patients can now benefit from... more

K, Liposuction does not cause cellulite. If liposuction is not done properly, you can get lumps, but this is different than cellulite. Additionally, some types of liposuction, such as Smartlipo MPX, can sometimes help cellulite by tightening the skin. This occurs through collagen remodeling stimulated by... more

Although much effort has been spent on developing techniques to get rid of cellulite, none have been effective to any significant or consistent degree. What we generally try to do is to not create cellulite when it isn't already there and not make it worse when it is there. This is especially of concern when... more