Does Liposuction Cause Cellulite?

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.

Liposuction in general does not improve cellulite and can actually make it worse by making what you already have become more visible. However, it does not cause cellulite.

                  Unfortunately
liposuction doesn’t improve cellulite and in some cases actually makes it look
worse.  This appears to be related
to the patients age and underlying skin tone.  In our experience older patients with poor skin tone are
much more likely to develop this problem. 
A variety of treatments have been used for managing cellulite, but none
of these have been uniformly successful. 
At this time there’s no reliable treatment for cellulite.

                  In
your cases a physical examination would be helpful.  Based on the findings of this exam, your risk benefit ratio
can be determined and an informed decision made based on these findings.  It’s important to understand that
there’s always the potential for skin dimpling when liposuction is performed.  In some cases the risk is relatively low and the procedure is still a viable option.

Liposuction doesn't cause cellulite, but cellulite can worsen if you already have it.  If fat is removed unevenly during liposuction, dimpling can result and look very similar to cellulite.

Liposuction Does not Cause Cellulite when performed properly

Preoperative obesity, cellulite, stretch marks, a history of weight change, or loose, sagging, inelastic skin, are problems which would tend toward poor results during a liposuction. In fact, these problems may be worsened by liposuction and may be best addressed by other procedures such as a leg or body lift (e.g. tummy tuck) to improve your appearance. Basically, liposuction does not cause cellulite if performed properly (in the right tissue plane and not removing excessive or uneven amounts), but the procedure may make existing cellulite more prominent.

 

One of the most important things to note is that every estrogen producing female from age 9-99 has cellulite. There is no known permanent cure or treatment for cellulite. The major concern about liposuction and cellulite is you can not remove or improve cellulite with liposuction. However, you can make it worse especially if you do superficial liposuction or if you over suction an area. You can improve some of the deep cellulite by doing fat injection in these areas to help provide for a smoother contour. The bottom line is that liposuction does not cure or improve cellulite and can make it worse if it is not done properly.