Does liposuction cause cellulite?

Cellulite had long been misunderstood. We now know it has at least 4 different anatomic causes including some hormonal reasons. In general, Liposuction does not cause it, but it can make it more noticable, and sometimes make it look a bit better.

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.

Liposuction does not cause cellulite but at times the appearance of cellulite may be worse after lipo. We combine Endermologie, Therapeutic Massage, and surgical liposuction (mainly using Vaser technology) for most all of our lipo patients to improve results and shorten recovery. We also have a nurse... more

The first big question to answer is what is cellulite?  Who know!  Okay but here's what we do know and some hypotheses that explain what happens during lipo. Cellulite occurs much more frequently in women than in men.  And in males with disorders that result in lack of male hormones and... more

Thanks for the question - Liposuction typically will not cause or treat cellulite.  It is possible that after significant volume changes (especially on the thighs) cellulite can become more prominent. Unfortunately there is not a great permanent treatment for cellulite. I hope this helps.

In many ways, cellulite is more related to the way the skin is attached to the muscle and not necessarily the fat. That is why you can have an anorexic individual who is underweight, yet has cellulite on their thighs. Some people believe it is related to the fluid that spreads among the fat cell layer and some... more

Liposuction does not treat cellulite. Liposuction is meant to improve the contour of a specific area  - such as "saddlebags" or "love handles"  - that has localized fatty deposit that is resistant to diet and exercise. One risk of liposuction is contour irregularities... more

Liposuction does not cause cellulite, nor does it treat it.  In some instances, liposuction could make cellulite appear a bit worse as it may leave the skin looking a bit more 'loose' if there is poor elasticity.  Newer technologies, such as VelaShape are FDA approved devices using radiofrequency,... more

Cellulite is the dimpling of the skin that eliminates the smooth youthful look that people desire. Many efforts have been directed at treating cellulite including external efforts such as Endermology and various internal efforts including tissue release and fat grafting. None have been particularly... more

Cellulite has several causes, including: Hormones Genetics Loss of skin elasticity Abnormal fat deposits within fibrous septa There is no cure for cellulite and it is not caused by liposuction. In fact, laser or ultrasound assisted liposuction may help improve the appearance of cellulite.  Endermologie,... more