Stop settling for temporary fixes and surface-level solutions that never address what’s really causing your cellulite. Cellulaze™ is the FDA-approved laser treatment that targets the structural bands beneath your skin, delivering the smooth, lasting results that creams and massages simply can’t achieve.
Through precise laser technology, our board-certified specialists break up the fibrous bands that create dimpling while simultaneously stimulating your body’s natural collagen production for firmer, tighter skin. This minimally invasive approach transforms stubborn cellulite at its source, giving you the confidence to embrace shorts weather and feel amazing.
What Causes Cellulite — and Why Creams Never Fix It
Cellulite is not a fat problem, which is why diet and exercise alone rarely resolve it. Beneath the skin, fat is held in place by fibrous connective bands called septae. These bands tether the skin downward while fat pushes up between them, producing the dimpled, uneven surface that shows on the thighs, buttocks and abdomen. As skin thins and loses firmness with age, the effect becomes more pronounced.
This is also why cellulite appears in women far more often than in men: the structure of the skin and the way fat and connective tissue are distributed differ between them. It explains something patients often find confusing — very lean women can have noticeable cellulite, while heavier women may have almost none. Genetics, hormones and aging all play a part, and none of it reflects poorly on how well you look after yourself.
Because the cause sits below the surface, anything that works only on the surface cannot change it. Topical creams, dry brushing, massage tools, suction rollers and at-home gadgets may make skin look temporarily firmer, but none of them alter the bands underneath. For a fuller comparison of what does and does not hold up over time, read our guide to the best cellulite treatments.
How Cellulaze™ Works Beneath the Skin
Cellulaze is a minimally invasive laser procedure that treats cellulite where it actually begins. Laser energy is delivered underneath the skin rather than across the top of it, and it works on two problems at the same time: it releases the fibrous bands that are pulling the skin down into dimples, and it stimulates collagen production to thicken the dermis above them.
Releasing the bands is what flattens the dimple. Thickening and firming the skin over it is what keeps the area looking genuinely smooth rather than merely flattened. Treating the structure directly, instead of resurfacing what sits on top, is the reason the improvement lasts far longer than any cream or massage-based treatment, and it is why Cellulaze is FDA-approved specifically for the appearance of cellulite.
Double the Power, Double the Results — Cellulaze™ + Renuvion® for Cellulite
Renuvion® works by delivering a combination of helium-plasma and radiofrequency energy beneath the skin to trigger a tightening effect described as “Shrinkwrap for your skin.” The use of ground-breaking Renuvion technology in addition to the Cellulaze cellulite treatment results in a tighter, smoother result for patients
Who is a Good Candidate for Cellulaze™?
Ideal candidates for Cellulaze™ Cellulite Treatment are typically individuals who:
- Have noticeable cellulite on their thighs, buttocks or abdomen
- Have tried other treatments for cellulite without success
- Are at or near their ideal weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle
- Are in good overall health and do not have any medical conditions that could increase the risk of complications
- Have realistic expectations about the results of the procedure
Cellulaze™ is not a weight loss treatment and is not recommended for individuals who are significantly overweight or obese. Additionally, the procedure is not recommended for pregnant or nursing women.
What to Expect After Your Cellulaze™ Treatment
Because Cellulaze is minimally invasive, recovery is measured in days rather than weeks. Most patients plan on a short stretch of rest and modified activity straight after treatment, then ease back toward their normal routine.
Bruising, tenderness and swelling in the treated area are the most common after-effects, and they settle as healing progresses. Every patient arrives with different anatomy and leaves with a different treatment plan, so we walk you through what your own recovery is likely to involve during your consultation, including how to plan your time off and when to resume exercise.
When Results Appear and How Long They Last
The smoothing that comes from releasing the bands shows up first. The firmer, better-quality skin builds more gradually, because collagen production continues for months after the procedure. That slower second phase is why Cellulaze results are longer-lasting than treatments aimed only at the skin surface.
We would rather be straight with you than oversell: cellulite cannot be cured outright, and no single treatment makes skin permanently flawless. What a well-planned procedure can do is deliver a substantial, durable improvement in dimpling and skin texture. Many patients get their best outcome from combining approaches rather than relying on one — pairing Cellulaze with Renuvion skin tightening, for instance, addresses the tethering bands and the skin laxity together. Individual results vary.
Expert Care, Exceptional Results
Imagen’s board-certified surgeons deliver personalized attention and outstanding outcomes. We take the time to understand your aesthetic goals and develop a plan tailored specifically to you. Experience the difference that expertise makes.
