Cellulite Reduction

Over-the-counter creams and similar products may claim to be effective cellulite reduction treatments, but they actually tend to very little—if anything—to help with the problem. Similarly, healthy lifestyle choices like a balanced diet and routine exercise may seem like they would be good cellulite reduction strategies, but reducing fat and building muscle can only do so much. Smaller fat cells means less crowding below the surface, but exercise and diet don’t physically remove fat cells and don’t meaningfully change skin texture.

Microneedling can be a helpful cellulite reduction option because the tiny needles used in the treatment trigger changes that directly improve the look of the skin’s surface. Each channel created by a fine needle prompts wound healing and collagen generation, thickening the skin and leading to an overall smoother look.

An especially effective cellulite reduction treatment is Exilis, which is an entirely non-invasive device that pairs ultrasound and radiofrequency energies for noticeable results. The dual energies generate heat below the surface, which raises fat cells’ temperature to a point they can’t survive. Natural processes then gradually clear out the dead cells, leading to a reduction in volume. Note that this cellulite reduction strategy is different from creating a calorie deficit through diet and exercise, since that lifestyle approach merely shrinks fat cells instead of removing them. Intact fat cells still take up space—and can grow larger again in the future.

Heat from an Exilis cellulite reduction treatment also stimulates cells to create new collagen, which accumulates, tightens the treatment area, and results in a thicker and smoother surface.