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How to get rid of cellulite

How the structures involved in Cellulite differ from normal
Illustration: How the structures involved in Cellulite differ from normal

Short answer

Cellulite can be softened in appearance with tailored lifestyle or aesthetic care, but results vary and maintenance may be needed.

This answers one question. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an assessment by a licensed doctor.

At a glance

Typical texture
Dimples or puckering
Common areas
Thighs, hips, buttocks, abdomen
Treatment reality
Improvement may need maintenance

What cellulite is

Cellulite is a dimpled or uneven texture, most often noticed on the thighs, hips, buttocks, or abdomen. Fibrous connective bands tether the skin while underlying fat presses upward, creating a puckered appearance. Skin thickness, connective-tissue structure, age, hormones, and body composition can all influence how visible it looks. Cellulite is not the same as an infection or a dangerous swelling, and it can occur in people of different body shapes.

Ways to manage its appearance

Regular movement and strength training can improve muscle tone and overall body composition, although they do not directly release every tethering band. Avoid promises of a single cream or massage permanently changing the texture. A qualified clinician can examine the dimples and discuss options such as Radiofrequency Skin Tightening, RF Microneedling, Carboxytherapy, or Subcision. These approaches work differently: energy treatments may heat tissue or stimulate remodelling, while subcision targets selected fibrous bands beneath a dimple. Ask about expected temporary effects, skin type, healing, and the possibility of maintenance before choosing a procedure.

When to seek assessment

Arrange medical assessment if an area is newly painful, hard, hot, rapidly enlarging, associated with marked swelling, or unlike your usual skin texture. These features should not be assumed to be cellulite. After a procedure, seek prompt advice for worsening pain, spreading redness, fever, drainage, or skin colour changes.

Questions for your doctor

Is this texture consistent with cellulite? Which treatment matches the depth and pattern of my dimples? What temporary changes and healing should I expect? How might my skin tone affect treatment planning?

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General Clinics & Polyclinics in Abu Dhabi

That answer is general. If you want it applied to your own case, these are licensed general clinics & polyclinics listed in Abu Dhabi.

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Ordered by verification status and how complete each clinic's public record is, then alphabetically. This is a directory listing, not a ranking — Zavis does not rate or recommend providers.

A factual listing drawn from the DHA, DOH and MOHAP licence registers. It is not a referral, an endorsement, or advice that any of these providers is right for you.

Questions people ask

Is cellulite the same as being overweight?

No. Cellulite reflects skin, connective tissue, and fat structure and can be visible across different body shapes.

Can exercise remove cellulite?

Movement and strength work may improve tone and appearance, but they do not directly change every connective-tissue band.

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Medical disclaimer. This page is general health information, not medical advice, and it cannot diagnose you. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider about your own symptoms and treatment. In an emergency in the UAE, call 998 for an ambulance.