{"id":7942,"date":"2026-09-25T11:42:57","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T11:42:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lmaclinic.com\/lma\/?p=7942"},"modified":"2026-09-25T11:42:58","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T11:42:58","slug":"cellulaze-thighs-vs-buttocks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lmaclinic.com\/lma\/blog\/cellulaze-thighs-vs-buttocks","title":{"rendered":"Cellulaze for Thighs vs Buttocks: What Can You Expect?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lmaclinic.com\/lma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/JFAM-72-1024x559.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lmaclinic.com\/lma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/JFAM-72-1024x559.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lmaclinic.com\/lma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/JFAM-72-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lmaclinic.com\/lma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/JFAM-72-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lmaclinic.com\/lma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/JFAM-72.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your thigh and buttock cellulite may look similar, but your treatment plan may differ between these areas. Your cellulite pattern, skin movement, tissue thickness and the depth of your dimples can all affect how your practitioner approaches treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cellulaze works beneath the skin to target structures linked to cellulite, including fibrous bands and localised fatty tissue. Your results will depend on the severity and pattern of your cellulite, so treating your thighs and buttocks may produce different outcomes even after one procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How Does Cellulaze Work on the Thighs and Buttocks?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cellulaze uses a fine laser fibre beneath the skin through small entry points. The 1440-nm laser targets fibrous bands, localised fatty tissue and the dermis, helping address the structures that contribute to cellulite dimpling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The underlying Cellulaze technology is the same whether your thighs, buttocks or both areas are treated, but your treatment plan can differ. Your practitioner will assess your cellulite pattern, tissue and contour irregularities, and your procedure may take around one to two hours depending on how much area you are treating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why Is Cellulite So Common on the Thighs?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cellulite commonly appears on the thighs because of the way fat, connective tissue and skin interact beneath the surface. The pattern can vary across different parts of your thighs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Fibrous connective bands:<\/strong> These bands can pull parts of your skin down while surrounding fatty tissue pushes upwards, creating the characteristic dimpled appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Fat distribution:<\/strong> The thighs naturally contain subcutaneous fat, and differences in how this tissue is distributed can influence where cellulite becomes visible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Different thigh areas:<\/strong> Cellulite may develop across your outer, back or other parts of the thighs rather than appearing only in one small location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Individual cellulite patterns:<\/strong> The number, depth and distribution of dimples can vary considerably, so your treatment area should be mapped according to your own pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your practitioner should assess your thighs while considering both individual dimples and broader areas of uneven texture. This helps determine which areas may be suitable for Cellulaze treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What Can Buttock Cellulite Look Like?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cellulite on the buttocks can appear as individual dimples or broader areas of uneven texture, and it may extend towards the upper thighs. The depth and distribution of dimples, skin laxity and underlying tissue can vary considerably between individuals rather than following one fixed buttock-specific pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your Cellulaze treatment is planned around your specific cellulite pattern rather than treating your entire buttock area uniformly. Your results can therefore vary between different dimples and areas, even when you have treatment in the same session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is Cellulaze More Effective on Thighs or Buttocks?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Current Cellulaze evidence does not show that the thighs or buttocks universally respond better than the other. Your results depend more on your cellulite pattern, skin quality, fibrous bands, fat distribution and the amount of skin laxity you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your individual cellulite may therefore respond differently across your thighs and buttocks. If you have significant loose skin, treating your cellulite may not remove all visible laxity, so your practitioner should assess whether your specific concerns are suitable for Cellulaze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cellulaze for Thighs vs Buttocks at a Glance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Factor<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Thighs<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Buttocks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Cellulite pattern<\/td><td>Pattern varies; dimples may be focal or spread across different thigh regions<\/td><td>Pattern also varies; dimples may be focal or involve a broader area<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Treatment planning<\/td><td>Treatment is mapped according to the location and extent of visible cellulite<\/td><td>Treatment is also mapped according to the individual cellulite pattern<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Evidence<\/td><td>Thigh cellulite has been specifically studied<\/td><td>Buttocks have also been included in Cellulaze studies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Early recovery<\/td><td>Tenderness may affect walking, stairs or lower-body activity<\/td><td>Tenderness may make prolonged sitting uncomfortable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Results<\/td><td>Improvement develops gradually<\/td><td>Improvement also develops gradually<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main limitation<\/td><td>Cellulaze does not correct every cause of thigh contour irregularity<\/td><td>It is not a buttock lift or volume-enhancing procedure<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can Thigh Cellulite Involve a Larger Treatment Area?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"328\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lmaclinic.com\/lma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-9.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lmaclinic.com\/lma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-9.jpeg 602w, https:\/\/www.lmaclinic.com\/lma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-9-300x163.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thigh cellulite can involve a relatively large treatment area because dimpling may extend across the outer or back thighs rather than appearing in one small location. Your practitioner will mark the areas that actually need treatment, so your treatment will depend on how widespread your cellulite is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your treatment may therefore involve more tissue if you have cellulite across both thighs than if you have a few isolated buttock dimples. Your treatment area can affect your procedure time, recovery and overall cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can You Treat the Thighs and Buttocks at the Same Time?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your thighs and buttocks can potentially be treated during the same Cellulaze procedure, particularly when your cellulite extends between these neighbouring areas. Your practitioner will consider the size of your treatment area and may recommend combining or staging your treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your procedure may take around one to two hours, depending on how much area you are treating. Your treatment plan should be based on your anatomy, cellulite pattern and what can be treated appropriately rather than simply trying to treat every area at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Evidence Note<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Published Cellulaze studies have included treatment of the thighs and\/or buttocks, with improvements in cellulite dimpling and contour reported at follow-up periods extending to 12 months. However, the available research does not show that one of these areas consistently responds better than the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Does Cellulaze Treat the Front, Back and Outer Thighs Differently?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Cellulaze technology is the same whether the front, back or outer thighs are treated, but the visible cellulite pattern and underlying anatomy can vary from one area to another. Some regions may have isolated dimples while others show broader unevenness, so treatment should be mapped to what is actually present rather than assuming a fixed pattern for each part of the thigh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your practitioner should map your specific areas rather than treating your whole thigh uniformly. Assessing you while you are standing can also help your practitioner identify cellulite that becomes more visible with normal gravity and tissue tension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is Buttock Cellulaze the Same as a Buttock Lift?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, your Cellulaze treatment is designed to improve cellulite dimpling and uneven texture, not to provide a surgical buttock lift or add volume. Your skin may look smoother or firmer as your tissues remodel, but this is different from physically lifting or reshaping your buttocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your main concern may instead be loose skin, reduced volume or a lower buttock position, which Cellulaze may not address fully. You should discuss your specific concerns with your practitioner so your cellulite, skin laxity, volume and overall shape can be assessed separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Clinical Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the main concern is dimpling, Cellulaze may be considered as a cellulite treatment. If the concern is reduced buttock volume, significant skin laxity or overall position and shape, treating cellulite alone may not address what you want to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assessing these concerns separately can help avoid expecting a cellulite procedure to produce the effects of lifting or volume-enhancing treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is Recovery Different for Thighs and Buttocks?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">General Cellulaze recovery is broadly similar for the thighs and buttocks, with swelling, bruising and tenderness possible during the early days. Your posterior thigh treatment may make walking, stairs or stretching uncomfortable, while your buttock treatment may make prolonged sitting more noticeable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your recovery also depends on how much tissue you have treated. Treating both thighs or a larger buttock area may involve more soreness and swelling than treating a smaller area, so you should follow your practitioner\u2019s advice when increasing your activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Will You Need Compression for Both Areas?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"328\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lmaclinic.com\/lma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-10.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lmaclinic.com\/lma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-10.jpeg 602w, https:\/\/www.lmaclinic.com\/lma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-10-300x163.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your compression garment may be recommended whether you treat your thighs, buttocks or both areas. Your practitioner may choose compression shorts or a longer garment based on your treatment area to support your tissues while early swelling and bruising settle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your compression should feel supportive rather than excessively tight. You should follow your practitioner\u2019s instructions on how long to wear it, whether it should be worn overnight and when it can be removed for showering. Contact your clinic if it causes significant pain, numbness or unusual pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>UK Guidance Note<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before treatment, ask how aftercare may differ depending on whether you are having your thighs, buttocks or both areas treated. You should know what compression is recommended, how activity should be increased and who to contact if swelling, pain or other symptoms do not improve as expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because Cellulaze involves inserting a laser fibre beneath the skin, a cosmetic procedure of this type carried out by a healthcare professional in England falls within the CQC\u2019s regulated activity of surgical procedures. Check that the clinic is appropriately registered with the CQC, as well as checking your practitioner\u2019s relevant training, experience and insurance and what follow-up support is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When Can You Sit Normally After Buttock Treatment?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may be able to sit after Cellulaze, but the treated buttock area can feel bruised or tender during the first few days. Prolonged sitting may be uncomfortable if a larger buttock area has been treated, so you can change position regularly and take short walks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your practitioner may give you specific advice based on your treatment area and recovery. You should contact your clinic if sitting causes increasing pain rather than normal tenderness, and you should wait for your swelling to settle before judging your final results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When Can You Exercise After Thigh or Buttock Cellulaze?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can usually return to light walking and normal daily activities before resuming strenuous exercise. Although you may resume daily activities within around one to two days, you should not immediately return to running, squats, cycling or heavy lower-body training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your thighs and buttocks are involved in many demanding exercises, so your practitioner may recommend waiting until your swelling and tenderness have settled before you gradually increase your workouts. Your return to exercise may take longer if you have treated both areas extensively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When Will You Start Seeing Results in the Thighs?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your thighs may start to look smoother as your early swelling and bruising settle, but your final Cellulaze results develop gradually. Your tissue remodelling can continue for several months, so you should judge your improvement over time rather than within the first few weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your thigh cellulite may therefore still be visible shortly after treatment without this representing your final result. You should give your treated area time to heal and remodel before deciding how much improvement you have achieved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When Will Buttock Results Become Noticeable?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your buttock Cellulaze results can become more noticeable as your swelling settles, but your main improvement develops gradually over several months. Your changes may include smoother dimples and an improved surface contour as your treated tissues remodel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your results can differ from someone else\u2019s because your cellulite depth, skin quality and treatment area are unique to you. You should therefore compare your progress with your own starting appearance rather than expecting your buttocks to match an average study result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Research Insight<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Published Cellulaze research includes both thighs and buttocks, and one prospective study of 15 women assessed cellulite affecting these areas using two- and three-dimensional imaging. At six months, investigators reported improvement in skin depressions and overall contour following one treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the evidence does not establish different expected success rates or different result timelines for thighs versus buttocks. Your outcome should therefore be discussed according to your own cellulite pattern rather than an assumed advantage of one body area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Are Cellulaze Results Permanent on the Thighs or Buttocks?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your Cellulaze results are better described as potentially long-lasting rather than permanently guaranteed. Published Cellulaze studies have reported improvement maintained for at least one year, but your thighs and buttocks can still change over time with ageing, weight changes and changes in body composition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your treatment does not guarantee completely smooth skin or removal of every dimple. You may see less noticeable cellulite while retaining some natural unevenness, and your practitioner can advise whether any further treatment is appropriate once your initial results have fully developed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How Do You Decide Whether to Treat Your Thighs, Buttocks or Both?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lmaclinic.com\/lma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/JFAM-73-1024x559.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lmaclinic.com\/lma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/JFAM-73-1024x559.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lmaclinic.com\/lma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/JFAM-73-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lmaclinic.com\/lma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/JFAM-73-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lmaclinic.com\/lma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/JFAM-73.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your treatment should start with the areas that bother you most. Your practitioner can assess your thighs and buttocks while you are standing, then distinguish your cellulite from loose skin, fat distribution and other contour changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your quotation should clearly explain whether you are treating one thigh, both thighs, your buttocks or a combination. You should also ask what improvement you can realistically expect in each area and how your treatment may affect your recovery and daily activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Myth vs Fact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Myth<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Fact<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Cellulaze works better on buttocks than thighs.<\/td><td>Research has not established that either area consistently responds better.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The whole thigh or buttock must be treated.<\/td><td>Treatment can be mapped according to the individual cellulite pattern.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cellulaze on the buttocks produces a buttock lift.<\/td><td>It targets cellulite rather than surgically lifting or adding volume.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Results should look final within a few weeks.<\/td><td>Improvement develops gradually and has been assessed over several months in clinical studies.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>One procedure permanently removes every dimple.<\/td><td>Results may be long-lasting, but complete or permanent removal cannot be guaranteed.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Cellulaze can be used for cellulite affecting both the thighs and buttocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Research does not show that either area consistently responds better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Treatment should be mapped according to your individual cellulite pattern rather than the body area alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. Recovery may feel different depending on whether walking, exercise or sitting puts pressure on the treated region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5. Cellulaze treats cellulite dimpling but is not the same as a buttock lift or volume treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6. Results develop gradually and are better described as potentially long-lasting rather than permanently guaranteed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. How does Cellulaze work on the thighs and buttocks?<\/strong><br>Cellulaze uses a laser fibre beneath your skin to target fibrous bands, fatty tissue and the dermis. The technology is the same, but your treatment plan depends on your cellulite pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Is Cellulaze more effective on the thighs or buttocks?<\/strong><br>There is no evidence that one area universally responds better than the other. Your results depend more on the type, severity and distribution of your cellulite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Can you have Cellulaze on your thighs and buttocks at the same time?<\/strong><br>Yes, it may be possible to treat both areas during one procedure. Your practitioner will consider the size of the treatment area and your individual circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Does Cellulaze treat different parts of the thighs differently?<\/strong><br>The technology remains the same, but the treatment is mapped according to where your cellulite appears. Posterior, outer and front thigh cellulite can therefore require different treatment planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. Is Cellulaze the same as a buttock lift?<\/strong><br>No. Cellulaze is designed to improve cellulite and surface irregularities rather than lift the entire buttock or add volume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6. Is recovery different after thigh and buttock Cellulaze?<\/strong><br>The general recovery is similar, with swelling, bruising and tenderness possible in both areas. Buttock treatment may make sitting uncomfortable, while thigh treatment can affect activities such as walking or climbing stairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>7. When can you sit normally after buttock Cellulaze?<\/strong><br>You can usually sit after treatment, but prolonged sitting may feel uncomfortable while the area is tender. Changing position and taking short walks can help during the early recovery period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>8. When can you exercise after thigh or buttock Cellulaze?<\/strong><br>Light walking can usually resume relatively early, while strenuous exercise should wait until you have recovered sufficiently. Your practitioner will advise when to restart running, cycling and lower-body training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>9. When will you see Cellulaze results on your thighs and buttocks?<\/strong><br>You may notice some improvement as swelling settles, but the main changes develop gradually over several months. Your final result should not be judged after only a few weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10. Are Cellulaze results on the thighs and buttocks permanent?<\/strong><br>Results can be long-lasting, with studies showing improvement maintained for at least one year. However, ageing, weight changes and changes in body composition can affect your appearance over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Final Thoughts: Cellulaze for Thighs vs Buttocks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cellulaze can be used to treat cellulite on both the thighs and buttocks, but your treatment plan depends on the pattern, severity and area of cellulite you have. Recovery is generally similar, although thigh treatment may affect walking and exercise, while buttock treatment can make sitting uncomfortable during the early recovery period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lmaclinic.com\/cellulaze\">If you\u2019re considering Cellulaze treatment in London<\/a>, a consultation can help you understand which areas may benefit from treatment, the expected results and likely recovery time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>References:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Gabriel, A., Chan, V., Caldarella, M., Wayne, T. and O\u2019Rorke, E. (2023) \u2018Cellulite: Current Understanding and Treatment\u2019, <em>Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum<\/em>, 5, ojad050. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10324940\/\">https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10324940\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Katz, B. (2013) \u2018Quantitative &amp; qualitative evaluation of the efficacy of a 1440 nm Nd:YAG laser with novel bi-directional optical fiber in the treatment of cellulite as measured by 3-dimensional surface imaging\u2019, <em>Journal of Drugs in Dermatology<\/em>, 12(11), pp. 1224\u20131230. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24196330\/\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24196330\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Whipple, L.A., Fournier, C.T., Heiman, A.J., Awad, A.A., Roth, M.Z., Cotofana, S. and Ricci, J.A. (2021) \u2018The Anatomical Basis of Cellulite Dimple Formation: An Ultrasound-Based Examination\u2019, <em>Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery<\/em>, 148(3), pp. 375e\u2013381e. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34432683\/\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34432683\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. Sadick, N. (2019) \u2018Treatment for cellulite\u2019, <em>International Journal of Women\u2019s Dermatology<\/em>, 5(1), pp. 68\u201372. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2352647518300418\">https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2352647518300418<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5. DiBernardo, B.E. et al. (2016) \u2018A Multicenter Study for Cellulite Treatment Using a 1440-nm Nd:YAG Wavelength Laser with Side-Firing Fiber\u2019, <em>Aesthetic Surgery Journal<\/em>, 36(3), pp. 335\u2013343. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/asj\/article-abstract\/36\/3\/335\/2589293\">https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/asj\/article-abstract\/36\/3\/335\/2589293<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your thigh and buttock cellulite may look similar, but your treatment plan may differ between these areas. Your cellulite pattern, skin movement, tissue thickness and the depth of your dimples can all affect how your practitioner approaches treatment. 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