“In addition to studying the anatomy of cellulite, liposuction and BBL over the last 24+ years, I have also seen hundreds of clients who underwent those procedures and can categorically say that BBL (and liposuction too) does not affect cellulite in the slightest - either for better or worse. In fact, no surgery is good for cellulite, be it BBL, lipo or even cellulite surgery. In my experience and research the most effective SAFE cellulite treatment is the combination of deep, strong RF and deep, strong ultrasound.”
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BBL and cellulite | In summary
A Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) does not eliminate cellulite, as cellulite is a type of fat embedded within the skin’s deeper layers. While liposuction removes subcutaneous fat and BBL adds fat to enhance shape, neither procedure targets cellulite. Consequently, cellulite remains unchanged—BBL does not worsen or improve it.
Effective cellulite reduction requires targeted treatments such as high-power radiofrequency and ultrasound cavitation, ideally followed by red or infrared LED light therapy. Additionally, high-quality cellulite creams containing concentrated active ingredients can support results.
Maintaining a healthy diet and regular exercise routine also plays a crucial role in preventing and reducing cellulite, whether post-BBL or in general.
herefore, those concerned about cellulite after BBL should focus on specialised skincare and non-surgical treatments rather than expecting changes from the surgery itself.
Cellulite after BBL? Does BBL get rid of cellulite?
This is a common question at the clinic: “Does brazilian butt lift get rid of cellulite?”
And the immediate answer is: “Absolutely not”.
Cellulite is hypodermal fat, i.e. fat found WITHIN the deeper skin layer and therefore it is part of the skin itself.
Neither liposuction nor BBL removes cellulite:
With liposuction subcutaneous fat (i.e. fat UNDER the skin) is REMOVED
With BBL fat is actually ADDED either at the subcutaneous level or, even deeper, under the gluteus muscles
So the simple fact is that neither procedure - BBL or lipo - affects cellulite whatsoever. Both liposuction and BBL leave cellulite alone.
Does cellulite get worse after BBL? Does BBL cause cellulite?
Again, cellulite doesn’t get better after BBL but it doesn’t get worse either.
All in all, BBL has nothing to do with cellulite, whatsoever: it doesn’t increase it and it does not reduce it either.
How to get rid of cellulite after BBL
To reduce cellulite after BBL surgery (or in general) you need a strong cellulite treatment and/or cream:
The most effective SAFE cellulite treatment available today is the combination of deep-acting, high-power radiofrequency and deep-acting, high-power ultrasound cavitation. high-power LED red/infrared light therapy can be added right after RF/cavitation to maximise their effects.
A high quality cellulite cream is one with multiple, high-purity anti-cellulite actives in high concentrations
Healthy nutrition and exercise are also essential for both cellulite prevention and reduction
Have a treatment in London with the cellulite experts
At LipoTherapeia we have specialised 100% in skin tightening and cellulite reduction for more than two decades and 20,000+ sessions.
This is all we study and practise every day and have researched and tried hands-on all the important skin tightening equipment and their manufacturers.
As strong, deep acting radiofrequency and deep-acting, high-power ultrasound cavitation are the technologies of choice for skin tightening and cellulite reduction, we have invested in the best RF/ultrasound technologies in the world.
(Of course, we keep looking for new technologies every day and if/when a better technology materialises we will be the first to provide it. However, we will never follow the latest ineffective gimmick, just because it’s good marketing to offer the latest hyped up - yet ineffective and/or unsafe treatment.)
Furthermore, over the last two decades we have developed advanced RF and cavitation treatment protocols in order to make the most of our technologies, for maximum results, naturally and safely.
And for even better, faster results, we now combine our RF/ultrasound treatments with high-power red/infrared light LED treatment.
Our radiofrequency/ultrasound/LED treatments are comfortable, pain-free, downtime-free, injection-free, 99.5%+ safe and always non-invasive.
(No unsafe and ineffective RF microneedling or HIFU and no safe but ineffective acoustic wave therapy, superficial RF (bipolar/tripolar/multipolar etc), low power RF/cavitation, electrical muscle stimulation, lymphatic massage, cupping, dry brushing and no ridiculous bum bum creams.)
Our focus is on honest, realistic, science-based treatment, combined with caring, professional service, with a smile.
We will be pleased to see you, assess your cellulite, skin laxity or fibrosis, listen to your story, discuss your case and offer you the best possible treatment.
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We all know that training in cellulite reduction and skin tightening is as basic as it gets. It is typically a 4-6 hour training, involving only basic instruction from the manufacturer on how operators can use the machine; lots of myths, erroneous information and misconceptions; and some basic health and safety on how to use the machine.
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