Skin ultrasonography of cellulite and subcutaneous fat

Diagnostic ultrasound image and video of cellulite (hypodermis) and fat tissue (subcutaneous adipose tissue) in the ‘banana roll’ region
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More ultrasound skin images from the same client
Diagnostic ultrasound images of skin at the lower back of thighs, with loose skin, intermediate fascia and large cellulite “bump” visible
Diagnostic ultrasound images of skin at the lower buttocks, with skin laxity
Diagnostic ultrasound images of skin at the mid-upper buttocks, with cellulite

Diagnostic ultrasound image and video of cellulite (hypodermis) and fat tissue (subcutaneous adipose tissue) in the ‘banana roll’ region

Below you can see ultrasound imaging of a small sized banana roll, from a normal body sized woman in her early 40s, with progressed skin laxity and Grade 2 cellulite.

**Skin ultrasound image of cellulite globules and subcutaneous fat in the banana roll area, below the buttocks**

Skin ultrasound video of cellulite globules and subcutaneous fat in the banana roll area, below the buttocks

In the image and video above, the epidermis, dermis, dermal hypodermal junction / DHDJ, hypodermis, cellulite, cellulite globules, cutaneous retinaculae (“collagen bands” / septae), superficial fascia, subcutaneous adipose tissue (‘fat’), deep fascia, perimuscular fascia and a small part of musculature can clearly be seen.

In the video the alternating cellulite fat globules are visualised even more clearly.

Findings:

The dermis is of normal thickness for that body area
As this banana roll is small-sized, the subcutaneous fat is relatively thin here
The cellulite globules are of average/large size
The intermediate fascia is fragmented
The tissue is quite fibrous, which is normal for this body area

These findings, together with those of other body areas, the external assessment and information provided during the consultation, were used to optimise treatment for this client.

All images were taken at our clinic in London (LipoTherapeia, 49 Marylebone High Street, London, W1).

The client is currently undergoing treatment for both cellulite and skin laxity with deep-acting, high-power radiofrequency and high-power ultrasound cavitation.

(Images U1/10, U1/9)

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We are proud to be the first and only cellulite clinic in the world to offer skin ultrasonography to our clients, for accurate assessment and enhanced results.

You can book your ultrasound scan here and assess your cellulite, skin laxity and fibrosis after liposuction, cellulite surgery, face-lift or non-surgical procedures, such as RF microneedling etc.

Everything will be shown and explained to you clearly and you can see and understand how the different structures inside your skin affect your appearance.

If there is scar tissue / fibrosis, those will be clearly seen and you can differentiate between fibrosis, water retention or unremoved fat after all types of liposuction surgery (plain, vaser, smart lipo, body tite etc), cellulite surgery (cellulaze, cellfina, subcision) or harsh non-surgical procedures such as RF microneedling, extreme intensity HIFU etc.

(DISCLAIMER: Please note that this service is for your informational purposes only and does not constitute medical diagnosis, advice or treatment)

The 45’ appointment includes full assessment and consultation and optional treatment plan.

If you wish to have treatment with us, the ultrasound scan, assessment and consultation will be used to optimise your course of treatments and maximise your results.

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More ultrasound skin images from the same client

Diagnostic ultrasound images of skin at the lower back of thighs, with loose skin, intermediate fascia and large cellulite “bump” visible

**Skin ultrasound image of the lower, outer back of thigh with intermediate fascia visualised**

This is an image of the lower, outer back of thigh.

Observations:

The dermis is of normal thickness for that body area
No cellulite is visible at this segment
Only one retinaculum can be observed at this spot
The superficial fascia can be observed but the intermediate one is missing (in orange)
The deep fascia is almost fused with the perimuscular fascia
At the bottom of the picture, the biceps femoris muscle can be clearly seen

(Image U1/2)

**Skin ultrasound image of the lower, outer back of thigh with deep cellulite globule**

This is an image of the lower, outer back of thigh.

Observations:

The dermis is thin at this level
Some cellulite is visible
A fat globule is seen forming a cavity within the superficial fascia - this would be observed as a large cellulite bump from the outside (in orange)
The intermediate fascia is missing
The deep fascia is clearly distinguished from the perimuscular fascia
At the bottom of the picture, the biceps femoris muscle can be clearly seen

(Image U1/7)

Loose, puffy skin and cellulite on the lower, outer back of thighs

This is a video of the lower, outer back of thigh.

Observations:

After weight loss of 10kg (1.6st) the hypodermal connective tissue at this level is extremely “spongy” and loose
No proper retinaculae are seen, just an amorphous mass of thin, weak connective tissue and multiple “islands” of fat globules
The dermis, hypodermis and subcutaneous adipose tissue look almost fused together, with no visible fascia shown between them
Upon pressure, it is compressed with the exception of large fat globules surrounded by hard connective tissue
After more than 100 clients assessed, this is the first time we saw this hypodermis / subcutaneous adipose fat appearance
This is visible from the outside as a fatty/puffy area

(Image U1/29)

Diagnostic ultrasound images of skin at the lower buttocks, with skin laxity

**Skin ultrasound image of the lower, outer buttocks, with damaged connective tissue**

Loose, puffy skin and cellulite on the lower outer buttocks

These are images of the lower, outer buttocks.

Observations:

After weight loss of 10kg (1.6st) the hypodermal connective tissue at this level is extremely “spongy” and loose
No proper retinaculae are seen, just an amorphous mass of thin, weak connective tissue and multiple “islands” of fat globules (in orange)
The dermis, hypodermis and subcutaneous adipose tissue look almost fused together, with no visible fascia shown between them
After more than 100 clients assessed, this is the first time we saw this hypodermis / subcutaneous adipose fat appearance
This is visible from the outside as a fatty/puffy area

(Images U1/15, U1/16, U1/19)

Diagnostic ultrasound images of skin at the mid-upper buttocks, with cellulite

**Skin ultrasound image of the upper buttocks, with cellulite**

These are three images and video of the mid-upper buttocks.

Observations:

The dermis is a little thin for this body area
Superficial cellulite globules of various sizes can be seen
The tissue is quite fibrous, which is normal for this body area
Multiple fascia planes can be seen
The gluteus maximus muscle can be seen at some of the images

(Images U1/20, U1/24, U1/27)

Topics discussed in this article

🏷️ Skin diagnostic ultrasound 🏷️ Cellulite ultrasound scan images 🏷️ Fat ultrasound scan images 🏷️ How cellulite looks from inside 🏷️ Subcutaneous adipose tissue ultrasound scan images 🏷️ Retinaculae cutis 🏷️ Skin ligaments 🏷️ Cellulite septae 🏷️ Cellulite globules 🏷️ Subcutaneous adipose tissue 🏷️ Superficial fascia 🏷️ Intermediate fascia 🏷️ Deep fascia 🏷️ Skin ultrasound images 🏷️ Skin ultrasonography 🏷️ Dermal hypodermal junction 🏷️ DHDJ 🏷️ Dermis 🏷️ Hypodermis