Does Thermage Work for Cellulite?

In my opinion, there is no good treatment for cellulite. Many people speak of Thermage, Titan, or Fraction lasers for the treatment of this condition, but it doesn't appear that they are effective. To date there is no peer reviewed, blinded, controlled (that's the gold standard for research) report in the entire English literature that demonstrates a measurable difference.
Endermologie improves the appearnce, but needs to be done on an ongoing basis.
Ask your provider for a reasonable guarantee - or at least the ability to use your fees toward something else in the office if it doesn't work!

Thermage is not the correct modality for cellulite. I developed the Brazilian Cellulite Treatment to correct cellulite in the buttocks and thighs. The procedure works well on cellulite. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACSLos Angeles

I have not seen dramatic results with improvement in cellulite with Thermage. It can help temporarily reduce the appearance of cellulite, but results can vary from one person to another. Thermage also may only work for mild-moderate cellulite. It is not effective for severe cellulite. There is a specific tip that is used to target cellulite, so make sure that tip is used instead of the general skin tightening tip.

Thermage is also dependent upon technique, so find someone who has adequate experience so they may properly assess your concerns and perform the treatment correctly. It is an expensive treatment for a temporary result.

some, not all patients, have reported good reslts with cellulite after treatment by thermage and the new cellulite protocol and equipment. it's not a guarantee but there is enough improvement in some cases to warrant a try. there is no cure for cellulite and the treatment may continue as a maintenance in the years ahead.

No treatment today, whether surgical or non-surgical, can claim to get rid of cellulite permanently.
Cellulite is graded into 4 categories:
Grade 1 - Mild and visible dimpling only when pinched.
Grade 2 - Cellulite is visible when standing but disappears when lying down. There is more swelling of the fat and spider veins may be present.
Grade 3 - Protruding lobules of fat visible when standing as well as when lying down.
Grade 4 - Cellulite is nodular (lumpy) and can be hard and painful.
Thermage can help improve the appearance of early (Grade 1 & 2) cellulite but the results will likely be temporary and may be subtle.
If you are expecting miracles you will be disappointed. However if you would be happy with some improvement and like the idea of a non-invasive and recovery-free, then Thermage may be right for you.
For more information see http://www.thermageforcellulite.com