Cellfina cellulite treatment: what to know

Cellfina is a subcision-based cellulite treatment that releases selected fibrous bands beneath dimples after a suitability assessment. It is designed for structural depressions rather than general weight reduction or loose skin. A consultation should review the dimples when standing, skin quality, medical history, medicines, and the result you hope to achieve.

Cellulite forms when connective tissue bands pull the skin downward while underlying fat presses upward. Subcision uses a small instrument beneath the skin to divide particular bands, allowing a dimple to lie flatter. It does not remove every cause of cellulite, and neighbouring dimples or skin laxity may need a separate plan.

Temporary bruising, swelling, tenderness, numbness or uneven texture can occur after treatment. The treated area and your healing pattern affect recovery, so the clinician should explain aftercare in advance.

Choose a qualified medical provider who can examine the area and explain whether subcision fits your anatomy. Share allergies, bleeding problems, history of poor healing, pregnancy, and all medicines or supplements. Follow instructions about shaving, skin products, and activity before and after the appointment.

Aftercare may include keeping small entry sites clean, limiting pressure or strenuous exercise for a period, and attending follow-up. Other options include [Radiofrequency Skin Tightening](/treatments/laser-and-energy/radiofrequency-skin-tightening/) or [RF Microneedling](/treatments/laser-and-energy/rf-microneedling/), depending on whether laxity or texture is also present.

Contact the treating clinic promptly for worsening pain, spreading redness, increasing warmth, pus, fever, heavy bleeding, or swelling that is not settling. Urgent care is appropriate for breathing difficulty or facial swelling after any medicine or anaesthetic. A new lump or persistent fluid collection also needs assessment.

Are my dimples caused by tethered bands, loose skin, or another feature? How many areas would you treat, and what recovery should I plan for? Which risks matter with my medical history? What result is realistic for my skin, and what would you recommend if texture or laxity remains?