How to Get Rid of Cellulite on Your Butt

If staying toned and looking fit is a top priority for you, cellulite can be a frustrating barrier to the smooth, contoured appearance you’re working toward. And because cellulite is more prominent in areas like the buttocks, where fat is more concentrated, the classic dimpled look caused by cellulite butt can affect self-esteem and confidence.

Thankfully, there are practical options for getting rid of cellulite on your butt. While traditional treatments, such as topical creams, massage devices, and energy therapies, can help reduce the appearance of cellulite to some degree, more advanced approaches can offer longer-lasting and superior results.

Defyne’s cutting-edge technology offers you a way to get a smooth butt, leaving you with a natural result that requires no scarring or downtime.

Want to learn more? Explore your options today. 

Why Do I Have Cellulite on My Butt?

Cellulite forms on the buttocks when fat pushes through the connective tissue beneath the skin, resulting in an uneven “orange peel” or “cottage cheese butt” appearance. Cellulite occurs mostly commonly on the butt and thighs and develops in as many as 80-90% of women for several reasons:

• Genetics: Some people are genetically predisposed to develop cellulite, regardless of their weight or fitness level.
• Hormones: Cortisol, estrogen, and other hormones play a role in fat distribution and skin structure.
•  Age: As we age, skin loses elasticity and becomes thinner, making cellulite more noticeable.
• Lifestyle: Diet, physical activity, and hydration can influence the appearance of cellulite.
• Gender: Cellulite is much more common in women due to differences in body fat distribution and connective tissue structure. 

Although a cosmetic concern, it is a normal process and doesn’t represent a health problem. And while being overweight can exaggerate the uneven texture of cellulite, even those at a healthy weight can experience it.

Types of Cellulite and How It’s Assessed

The degree of dimpling in cellulite is typically graded on a scale of 0-3 by cosmetic surgeons:

• Grade 0: No dimpling
• Grade 1: Mild dimpling that is only visible when the skin is pinched
• Grade 2: Moderate dimpling that is visible when sitting or standing but not when lying down
• Grade 3: Severe dimpling that is always present

Treatments for cellulite have different results depending on the grade of cellulite being treated, so assessing severity can help guide personalized treatment choices.

How to Get Rid of Cellulite on Your Butt: Traditional Treatments

If you’re wondering how to get a smooth butt, effective cellulite treatment options exist. 

In some cases, weight loss can help reduce, but not eliminate, the appearance of cellulite. For those who have a normal weight or for whom weight loss has not had the desired results, some traditional treatments include: 

•  Topical Creams: Lotions like retinol creams may temporarily firm the skin, but they don’t address the root cause of cellulite.
•  Massage Devices: Can improve skin circulation and texture, but the effects are temporary.
•  Energy Treatments: Use of radiofrequency, laser treatments, or sound waves to boost collagen and break up tissue offers moderate, maintenance-dependent results.

Regardless of choice, to see a reduction in the lumpy appearance of cellulite, multiple treatments are usually necessary, and maintenance care is required.

Does Liposuction Treat Cellulite?

Liposuction is a well-known treatment option for targeting excess fat deposits, so it might seem like it could be useful for getting rid of excess butt dimples, too. However, since cellulite is related to bands of connective tissue and not just fat deposits, liposuction is not an effective treatment for cellulite reduction.

The Defyne Approach: How to Get Rid of Cellulite

At Defyne, we’ve developed an innovative two-step approach to cellulite reduction that offers natural-looking, long-lasting, smooth results. While traditional approaches may fail to adequately reduce stubborn cellulite, Defyne’s approach offers a minimally invasive procedure with the following steps:

1. Releasing Fibrous Bands

The connective tissue under the skin that is responsible for those annoying butt dimples is composed of fibrous connective bands. 

The Aveli procedure involves targeting and releasing these bands, called septae, via small incisions. Without the tight bands, the skin appears smoother.

2. Filling in Contours

Once tight fibrous bands are no longer affecting an area, filling in the voids left behind can help prevent new bands from forming. There are a few cutting-edge ways that Defyne can accomplish this successfully:

• Fat grafting: also known as fat transfer, this procedure uses harvested fat cells that have been purified to add volume to selected areas.
• alloClae: this advanced, ready-to-use filler improves contours by restoring volume with intact fat cells and naturally occurring extracellular matrix proteins, creating a result that looks and feels natural.
• Dermal fillers: this synthetic option stimulates collagen production over time and encourages the body to naturally rebuild volume.

Because both of these steps are minimally invasive treatments, downtime after treatment is minimal to none. It’s essential to note that weight gain after cellulite treatment can impact the results. 

Defyne’s board-certified plastic surgeons can work with you to customize your cellulite treatment plan for optimal results and will support you with detailed instructions on how to manage your recovery period. 

Ready to take the next step toward cellulite reduction? Discover Defyne’s signature cellulite treatment today and book a consultation with us.