Why Does Cellulite Form in the Buttocks and How Can it be Treated?

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There’s an endless number of diets and exercises that promise to get rid of bothersome cellulite. While losing weight can make you healthy, the dimpled appearance of cellulite can’t always be treated on your own. This is especially true of cellulite in stubborn areas like the buttocks.

If cellulite in your bottom is making you feel insecure about your body, meet with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Armando Soto about an injectable treatment called QWO. This procedure at Aesthetic Enhancements Plastic Surgery is specifically designed for people with moderate to severe cellulite on their buttocks in Orlando, FL. Learn how cellulite reduction is performed by reading below.

What are some common cellulite causes?

Cellulite discourages people from wearing their favorite outfits or showing off at the beach or pool. Even top celebrities have trouble with cellulite in unwanted areas. Some even consider going under the knife to reduce fat pockets in hopes of reducing cellulite. However, it’s important to know that fat and dimpled skin aren’t necessarily related. Some cellulite causes include:

  • Diet: Poor eating habits can contribute to cellulite, especially if you consistently eat fatty foods

  • Genetics: You are more likely to develop cellulite if your mother or grandmother have cellulite

  • Age: Your skin becomes less elastic over time, causing dimpled skin to appear as you get older

  • Gender: Women are more likely than men to develop cellulite

How does QWO work?

Cellulite is the result of fat pushing through the connective tissue that keeps your skin together. While we can control factors like healthy eating habits, we can’t control genetics, age, or gender. Aesthetic Enhancements Plastic Surgery may recommend an injectable cellulite treatment known as QWO in Orlando, FL. It’s inserted into the dimpled areas of the buttocks for smoother, more even-toned skin. Injections then break down the fibrous bands responsible for creating cellulite.

Am I a candidate for QWO?

Dr. Soto performs a QWO evaluation to determine if cellulite reduction is safe and effective for your specific needs. Ideal candidates are at a stable weight and have no health concerns, like bleeding or infection. QWO may not work well for individuals with sagging skin or varicose veins in the treatment area.

What is recovery like from QWO?

QWO cellulite treatment shouldn’t take more than ten minutes at our aesthetic clinic. Our team can let you know what to expect in terms of recovery and aftercare. We may ask you to avoid heavy lifting and exercise for a few days to allow your buttocks to heal properly. Most patients will need to return for three appointments scheduled a few weeks apart to make sure the procedure is completely successful. Optimal results from QWO can be seen about 28 days after your final session.

Successful cellulite treatment

We all desire to have smooth skin, especially in visible places like the buttocks. Even though the majority of cellulite causes include age and genetics, you don’t have to deal with dimpled skin forever. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Armando Soto is excited to offer cellulite reduction in the form of QWO in Orlando, FL. Discover your options when scheduling a cellulite assessment with the team members at Aesthetic Enhancements Plastic Surgery.

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