COMPARING THE BEST CELLULITE REDUCTION TREATMENTS FOR 2025
Cellulite is a frustrating accumulation of fat and connective tissue that causes the skin to dimple or bulge. It creates an uneven appearance on the body’s surface. This condition is normal and affects 85% of women over 20 years of age [1] (though men can get it, too). But it’s not dangerous or unhealthy—often, it’s genetic.
Do you want to banish your cellulite and flaunt a sexier figure in anything you wear? There are plenty of treatments available to help. We’ll explore three of the most popular cellulite reduction treatments available in 2025, so you can make the best choice.
WHAT IS CELLULITE?
Cellulite is a non-harmful skin condition that makes the skin’s surface appear lumpy or dimpled. The dimple effect results from connective tissue between the skin and underlying muscles that become thicker and pulls down on the skin, causing the dimpled appearance of cellulite.
Four different types of cellulites grade the severity of the cellulite dimpling:
- Grade 0: No visible cellulite
- Grade 1: Dimples appear while you are sitting but are not visible while standing
- Grade 2: Moderate dimples are visible while both sitting and standing
- Grade 3: Severe dimples visible with raised and depressed areas when sitting and standing
What Causes Cellulite Formation?
Before diving into the different cellulite reduction treatments, let’s first understand how and why cellulite forms in the first place. Cellulite can happen to anyone at any age, but it’s more common in women. In addition, factors like genetics, hormones, and lifestyle choices can affect the severity of it.
In most cases, cellulite results from underlying fat deposits pushing against the skin’s connective tissue. This causes a dimpled appearance on the surface. Cellulite worsens with a sedentary lifestyle, a high-fat diet, and poor circulation.
WHERE DOES CELLULITE COMMONLY FORM?
Cellulite can form anywhere on the body, but the most common areas include:
- Thighs
- Buttocks
- Arms
- Stomach
- Legs
CAN YOU PREVENT CELLULITE?
Unfortunately, there is no way to prevent cellulite from forming. There are only ways you can try to limit its formation and severity. You can restrict cellulite by doing the following:
- Detoxing your body regularly
- Exercising
- Drinking more water
- Eating a healthy diet free from excessive sugar and processed foods
COSMETIC CELLULITE REDUCTION TECHNIQUES
Thankfully, there are several different cosmetic treatments available for reducing cellulite. Each treatment uses a different type of energy or technique to reduce the appearance of the skin dimpling on different body areas. These are some of the most common techniques used:
Acoustic Wave Therapy:
- Acoustic wave therapy uses ultrasonic waves. This energy breaks down fibrous bands of tissue. The treatments let the fat cells relax, and the body’s skin returns to a smoother texture.
Laser Treatments:
- Laser treatments deliver heat underneath the skin. Treatments typically use a probe or a thin fiber, heating and eliminating the fat beneath the skin and eliminating the fibrous bands that bind to fat.
Dermal Filler Injectables:
- Radiesse is a popular dermal filler injectable. While it works excellent for reducing wrinkles and fine lines. It can be used as a “Hyperdilute Radiesse” which reduces the appearance of cellulite. This injectable gel adds volume beneath the skin’s surface, which can eliminate the appearance of skin dimpling and depressions.
Subcision:
- This surgical technique manually cuts the fibrous bands that bind to the fat. It is a more invasive form of cellulite reduction. It is dependent on the experience of the provider. It works best when it is combined with other treatments to tighten the skin.
What Are the Top Cellulite Reduction Treatments of 2025?
EMTONE CELLULITE REDUCTION
Emtone treatments use acoustic wave therapy. It is the newest and most effective non-surgical cellulite reduction treatment available today. People love it because there are no needles! Instead, you can achieve smoother, firmer skin by breaking down fatty deposits through radiofrequency energy and targeted pressure.
HOW EMTONE WORKS
During your Emtone appointment, you’ll lay on your back. A skin specialist applies an ultrasound device to targeted body parts like the butt or thighs for about 25-30 minutes. The device glides across the skin and vibrates at high speed to break up the fat cells underneath. Your body removes the dead fat cells via the lymphatic system over time.
PROS AND CONS OF EMTONE
Emtone has a lot going for it—it’s needleless and effective on most skin types. It reduces cellulite by increasing collagen production, tightening, and smoothing any dimples or bulges from fat deposits. The treatment takes half an hour, so you can easily schedule your appointments during lunch breaks. Results are long-lasting. The main drawback is that it’s still a novel procedure. So, experts are still conducting new research and clinical studies on it.
EMTONE BEFORE AND AFTER*
The best way to get an idea of what Emtone can do for you is to view before and after photos. Our patients’ Emtone before and after transformations show the excellent results possible with the treatment. Each person experiences tighter, smoother skin and elevated confidence. Results vary per person.
TYPICAL EMTONE RESULTS*
Having realistic expectations is key with Emtone. Each person is different, so the results aren’t going to be identical from one to another.* The severity of your cellulite is the main factor in determining how many sessions you need. Your progress will depend on how many sessions you commit to and whether you follow a healthy diet during and after treatment.
Generally, we recommend getting follow-up sessions every 3-12 months to maintain smooth, even, and beautiful skin.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR EMTONE TREATMENT
During the procedure, you may feel a slight tingling sensation. But it shouldn’t hurt since it’s non-invasive. Unlike some other alternatives, there’s no risk of scarring. The only side effects are temporary redness in the treated area and possible mild swelling after the procedure. These effects subside over a few days without intervention.
AVÉLI CELLULITE TREATMENT
The Avéli treatment is one of the newer forms of cellulite reduction available today. The FDA approves Avéli treatments for reducing the appearance of cellulite. In addition, the treatment helps ensure smoother, tighter, firmer skin on the thighs and buttocks. This treatment is only approved for use on the thighs and buttocks.
HOW AVÉLI WORKS
Avéli is a minimally invasive cellulite reduction treatment that uses subcision. Using a handheld device, your provider can target and cut the connective tissue bands below the skin that cause cellulite to form and cause rippling dimples. The Avéli handpiece cuts those bands and allows the skin to revert to a smoother, tighter, and more youthful appearance.
AVÉLI BEFORE AND AFTER*
Avéli before and after images show the results possible with this cellulite reduction method. As always, individual results will vary.* However, each person achieves notable improvements to their cellulite appearance.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR AVÉLI TREATMENT
During the procedure, the treatment area is marked. This helps your provider know exactly where they will cut into the tissue. Before the procedure, you will receive local lidocaine to numb the skin to ensure comfortability throughout the treatment. Next, your provider begins the treatment using a small handpiece, or wand, with a retractable blade. The wand inserts under the skin, and the provider physically cuts the septa bands one by one, providing precise results.
RADIESSE INJECTIONS FOR CELLULITE REDUCTION
Hyperdilute Radiesse injections are used to restore smooth, firm skin with minimal downtime. Since this is an injectable treatment, your sessions are short, convenient, and simple.
HOW RADIESSE REDUCES CELLULITE
The experts at Body Morph MD control how much we dilute the Radiesse formula. We can achieve the desired results you are looking for. Radiesse is a customizable cellulite reduction treatment and is unique per patient, depending on their goals. Most dermal fillers on the market only add volume to the skin. This is beneficial if you want to look more youthful. However, Radiesse injections go a bit further and aid in skin rejuvenation. It triggers the production of elastin and collagen, helping diminish the appearance of cellulite. Not only does it help the skin look tighter, but it also makes it look smoother, reducing skin dimpling.
RADIESSE BEFORE AND AFTER*
The Radiesse before and after images show the impressive results possible with this innovative cellulite reduction treatment. As always, results will vary per person.* However, each person achieves noticeable improvements to the appearance of their cellulite after getting Hyperdilute Radiesse injections for their cellulite.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING RADIESSE TREATMENTS FOR CELLULITE
Radiesse injectable sessions are short. You will meet with your provider to speak about your aesthetic goals and what you want to achieve with this method of cellulite reduction. Once you know exactly what you want from the injections, your provider will administer the injections in the correct locations. This is a fast-acting filler. The skin will begin to look more volumized, reducing the appearance of cellulite immediately following your injections, and continue to get better over three days. Final results may take four to six weeks to show up.
CELLULITE REDUCTION IN HARRISON AND YONKERS, NY
If you are tired of struggling with the appearance of skin dimpling and want to try one of the best cellulite reduction treatments available in 2025, contact Body Morph MD.
We are proud to be the leading provider of two of the best cellulite reduction treatments, Emtone and Radiesse injections in New York. We serve clients living in both Yonkers, and Harrison, NY, and surrounding clients in the Upper West Side, Westchester, and Greenwich.
Call us at (914) 391-1274 to schedule a consultation and learn which cellulite reduction method works best for your skin. Also, ask us about our popular Cellulite Clinic, where you can combine treatments to attack cellulite, firm skin, and develop muscles.
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Source:
Cellulite: a cosmetic or systemic issue? Contemporary views on the etiopathogenesis of cellulite, Advances in Dermatology and Allergology, Kamila Tokarska, Sławomir Tokarski, Anna Woźniacka, Anna Sysa-Jędrzejowska, and Jarosław Bogaczewicz
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