Treatments That Help Lift Sagging Skin and Minimize the Appearance of Cellulite

As we age, it is common to notice changes in our skin, like laxity or sagging. You may also notice skin dimpling or cellulite. These changes can be frustrating, especially when they do not improve with diet or exercise alone. Fortunately, today’s advanced aesthetic treatments at Cerulean Medical Institute in Kelowna can help tighten skin, smooth texture, and restore a firmer, more youthful appearance without surgery. Whether you are bothered by loose skin on your arms or stomach or feel self-conscious about cellulite on your thighs, safe, effective, and minimally invasive solutions can help. Learn more about what causes these issues and the most popular cellulite treatments in Kelowna to address them.

Why Do Skin Laxity and Cellulite Happen?

Cellulite develops when fat cells push against connective tissue beneath the skin, while tough bands cause cellulite to pull downward, creating a dimpled effect. As skin loses elasticity with age or after weight loss, you may develop cellulite, or the appearance of moderate cellulite can worsen, especially in affected skin areas like the thighs and buttocks. While a healthy diet may help reduce fat, it doesn’t directly get rid of cellulite, so treatments targeting fibrous bands can help improve skin appearance and reduce the risk of prolonged skin discoloration and textural change where cellulite forms. At Cerulean Medical Institute, we offer many effective treatments to target cellulite and help you achieve firmer skin.

Subcision for Deep Cellulite Dimples

For people with cellulite dimples on the buttocks or upper thighs, subcision treatments offer improved results. These treatments work by physically releasing the tight bands of tissue under the skin that cause dimples. During the procedure, a small device is inserted under the skin after numbing the area to decompress the fibrous bands. Once these are released, the skin can bounce back and smooth out. You may have some temporary bruising or swelling, but most people see improvement after the first session, and the results can last a year or more.

Injectable Treatments and Collagen Boosters

Injectable treatments like Radiesse do not just fill in wrinkles, they work beneath the skin to stimulate your body’s natural collagen production. These minimally invasive procedures help improve dermal thickness and firm areas where the skin has become thin, crepey, or lax over time. These injectables are especially popular for areas like the thighs, buttocks, or arms where mild cellulite and skin laxity overlap. By strengthening the skin’s underlying support structure, they can also improve skin texture and give a subtle lift. Unlike traditional fillers, the results build slowly over a few months and can last up to two years.

Cellulite Reduction Radiofrequency Treatments

Radiofrequency is one of the most trusted technologies for non-surgical skin tightening. It uses safe, controlled heat to warm the deeper layers of the skin. This treatment option stimulates your body to produce new collagen and gradually tightens the skin over time. Radiofrequency energy can also help improve the appearance of cellulite by increasing circulation and smoothing out areas of uneven texture. The procedure is quick and does not require any downtime, although some patients may notice mild redness or swelling that fades within a day or two. Most people need a series of treatments, and results become more noticeable over several weeks as collagen builds.

Ultrasound Treatments

Ultrasound energy, can also tighten and lift the skin. Unlike RF, which targets the middle layer of the skin, ultrasound goes deeper. That makes it an ideal choice for lifting the brow, jawline, neck and body without surgery. Ultrasound treatments are non-invasive, and while results are not immediate, you will start to see a gradual difference within two to three months. These cellulite reduction treatments are done in a series, and many patients notice that their skin looks and feels stronger with each session

Combining Treatments for the Best Cellulite Reduction Results

In many cases, the best approach involves combination treatments to release the fibrous bands with subcision, improve the skin thickness and texture with collagen boosting Radiesse, and lift and tighten the skin with ultrasound and radiofrequency. Your cellulite treatment specialist will help create a personalized treatment plan based on your skin type, treatment goals, and the severity of your concerns. The key is to treat both the surface and deeper structures of the skin to achieve smoother, firmer tighter skin.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Cellulite Treatments?

If you are starting to notice sagging skin, cellulite dimples, or thinning skin and want to avoid surgery you may be an ideal candidate for one or more of these treatments. The best results tend to come when treatments to reduce cellulite are started early, before skin laxity dimpled skin, or cellulite becomes too advanced. Ideal candidates are generally healthy, maintain a stable weight, and have realistic expectations.

How Long Do Results Last?

Results vary depending on the cellulite treatment and your body’s natural aging process. Many people enjoy improvements for six to eighteen months, and some injectable or energy-based treatments can last over two years. Maintenance treatments once or twice a year can help keep your skin looking its best. To achieve optimal results, our skincare experts may also recommend lifestyle tips to maintain collagen and keep skin firm between sessions.

Lift Sagging Skin and Minimize the Appearance of Cellulite in Kelowna BC

If you are looking to tighten, lift and smooth out the appearance of cellulite, call our Kelowna office on (778) 760-5050 to book to your cellulite treatment in Kelowna today.