Fibrous connective bands
The bands connecting skin to deeper tissue contribute to the familiar dimpled appearance. A treatment that changes fat or muscle does not necessarily address those bands.
Cellulite · Bozeman, Montana
Treatments for Cellulite
Skin dimpling is common, even when you feel fit and strong. If you would like a smoother look, let's explore what is realistic for your body.
Understanding the concern
A smoother look, on your terms
Cellulite can show up on thighs, hips, or the buttocks regardless of how much you exercise. You do not need to change it, but if you want to, the first step is understanding which changes a treatment can reasonably make.
What may be contributing
What are you noticing?
A closer look helps us understand what you want to improve and which kind of care may fit.
Skin thickness and laxity
Thinner or looser skin can make dimpling more visible. If skin quality is part of what you notice, we can discuss the limits of tightening treatments.
Underlying fat distribution
Fat distribution affects the surrounding contour, but cellulite is not simply excess weight. We separate contour goals from the dimples themselves when discussing options.
Treatment options
Options to talk through together
Your preferences matter, including the change you want, the recovery you can plan for, and your budget. These guides explain the approaches we can discuss with you.
For visible cellulite + dimplingONDA Coolwaves Body ContouringONDA Coolwaves can be tailored to the connective tissue and localized fat involved in the appearance of cellulite.Explore →
For localized body contourEXION BodyEXION Body may be considered when skin quality and localized contour overlap.Explore →
For muscle and fat componentsEMSCULPT NEO Body ContouringEMSCULPT NEO may change the surrounding contour but is not a direct treatment for every structural cause of cellulite.Explore →
For skin laxityXERF Skin TighteningXERF may be relevant when looseness makes dimpling more visible.Explore →Real results
What improvement can look like
See examples of the changes clients seek with different treatments. Your starting point and the approach you choose will shape your own result.
ONDA cellulite result
Manufacturer-provided clinical example of cellulite improvement.
- Images courtesy of Michela Troiano MD via ONDA by DEKA.
More transformations
View More Cellulite Results
EMSCULPT NEO
Client completed package on her outer thighs with the EMSCULPT NEO. Notice how the treatment has lifted her buttocks, improved texture and dimpling, and has overall improved the tone and appearance of her skin.
EMSCULPT NEO
Client completed package on her outer thighs with the EMSCULPT NEO. Notice how the treatment has lifted her buttocks, improved texture and dimpling, and has overall improved the tone and appearance of her skin.
EMSCULPT NEO
Client completed 4 sessions of the EMSCULPT NEO. As you can see here, even though we did her outer thighs, the treatment significantly helped lift her buttocks as well, improved the appearance of her skin texture and tone, smoothed curves, and decreased dimpling and cellulite. Love these examples!
EMSCULPT NEO
Client completed 4 sessions of the EMSCULPT NEO. As you can see here, even though we did her outer thighs, the treatment significantly helped lift her buttocks as well, improved the appearance of her skin texture and tone, created a wider thigh gap, smoothed curves, and decreased dimpling and cellulite. Love these examples!
EMSCULPT NEO
Treating the abdomen tightens all the internal tissues creating a flat tummy without the bulge! The radiofrequency of EMSCULPT NEO tightens and tones the skin and eliminates cellulite dimpling, too!
EMSCULPT NEO
Individual results vary. Images are educational and do not promise or guarantee a particular outcome.
Frequently asked
Cellulite questions, clearly answered
Have another question? We are happy to talk it through before you choose a treatment.
What causes cellulite?+
Common contributors can include fibrous connective bands, skin thickness and laxity, underlying fat distribution. A visual concern can also have a medical cause, so history and symptoms matter.
Which treatment is best?+
The best fit depends on what you want to improve and what is behind the change. We talk through your preferences, health history, recovery time, and budget before recommending care.
Will I need more than one treatment?+
Many aesthetic treatments are planned as a series, while others may be performed once and reassessed. The treatment guide and consultation should specify the likely number and spacing of visits.
Can treatments be combined?+
Sometimes, when they address different parts of your concern. We explain why a combination may help and plan the timing and recovery before you book.
When should I see a medical specialist first?+
Seek appropriate medical evaluation for new, changing, painful, bleeding, infected, rapidly worsening, or otherwise concerning symptoms. Cosmetic treatment should not substitute for diagnosis.
A personalized starting point
Let's talk about what matters to you
Bring your questions and tell us what you would like to change. We will help you understand your options, without pressure to choose a treatment before you are ready.