Cellulite on the Stomach: Can it Be Treated?

Cellulite is characterized by dimpled, cottage-cheese-like skin that's present around the hips and thighs of most women. But it's not only found on the lower body; there are also several cases of it being found on the abdomen as well.

Cellulite isn't limited to a single body type. Some people are very well committed to a healthy lifestyle, are thin, and still have cellulite.

And while cellulite doesn't pose any health risks, many people prefer to get rid of it or at least go the extra mile to make it less noticeable. But, attempting to do so can be pretty frustrating and requires much effort to choose among the many treatment options.

Here, we'll be running through several options to help treat your stomach cellulite and what causes it in the first place.

What Causes Stomach Cellulite?

Cellulite's distinct orange-peel texture is formed by deep fat tissue pushed against connective tissue.

A factor that tends to push the propensity of someone to have cellulite is age. As your skin gets thinner over time, cellulite becomes more apparent. Yet, most people tend to notice cellulite around the age of thirty.

Last but not least, genetics are always a factor. If your parents have cellulite, regardless of your body type, you could also have cellulite.

More specific causes of cellulite can be:

1. Pregnancy: women develop cellulite during and after pregnancy because of the rapid increase in weight within a short time period and due to elevated estrogen levels.

2. Diet: If your diet lacks anti-oxidant-rich foods and hydration, that can cause your skin to lose collagen and appear hydrated; both factors make cellulite noticeable.

Treatments For Cellulite on the Stomach

Despite the grandiose claims of several products, research suggests that the underlying causes of cellulite cannot be treated directly; for optimal aesthetic results, the connective tissues that create the dimpling must be cut.

That said, while there are some treatments for reducing the appearance of cellulite dimples, you'll likely have to repeat any treatment to maintain your results over the long term.

1. Acoustic Wave Therapy: Acoustic wave therapy (AWT) consists of placing shock waves that disrupt the connective tissues that form dimpling. These energy waves also have the purpose of boosting collagen for more elastic skin.

2. Cellulite Laser Treatments: Laser treatments may also help reduce the appearance of cellulite by improving blood flow in the affected areas. Some laser properties also reduce fat and tighten skin, making cellulite dimples less apparent.

3. Body Wraps: Body wrap treatments are often used in spas, infused with essential oils and creams that can provide temporary effects on reducing cellulite.

A Long-Term Solution to Cellulite

While these treatments can reduce the appearance of cellulite, the most effective way to reduce its appearance is by delicately cutting and releasing the septa bands responsible for these nuisance dimples. 

One such treatment, called AirSculpt® Smooth, simultaneously reduces your pockets of fat around the stomach and eliminates the appearance of cellulite.

It begins with the Stomach AirSculpt®, our patented process to remove fat from the abdomen without a single scalpel cut, stitches, needles, or general anesthesia. 

Once the fat has been removed from the abdomen, our AirSculpt® Smooth process uses the Aveli to unhook the septa bands that form the cellulite dimples. An illumination attachment is connected to the Aveli device so our surgeons can accurately diagnose if the connective tissues have been properly separated.

This entire procedure is done while you're awake, without pain, and you won't have to undergo multiple treatments because our results are permanent. 

We're the next generation of body sculpting, and with our 27+ body contouring locations across North America and Europe, we're here to provide you with your ideal aesthetic.

Call us today to schedule your complimentary consultation and remove cellulite in an instant.