What Type of Cellulite Do You Have? Find the Right Treatment
Not all cellulite is the same — and choosing the wrong treatment often leads to disappointing results.
Cellulite is primarily driven by how collagen behaves beneath the skin. Some patients have loose skin that benefits from skin tightening treatments, while others have hardened collagen bands that create dimpling and respond better to mechanical therapies.
Use the guide below to better understand what type of cellulite you may have and which treatment approaches are typically most effective.
At-Home Cellulite Self-Assessment
Use the observations below as a general guide. While this is not a medical diagnosis, it can help you better understand your skin pattern before scheduling a professional evaluation.
If your skin shows:
Loose, thin, or crepey texture
Rippling rather than deep dimples
Texture improves when the skin is stretched
👉 You likely have skin laxity cellulite (loose collagen).
If your skin shows:
Firm dimples or puckering
“Orange peel” texture
Visible tethering when standing
👉 You likely have structural cellulite (hardened collagen bands).
If you see both patterns:
👉 A combination treatment approach may provide the best cosmetic improvement.
Matching the Right Treatment to Your Cellulite Type
Because cellulite forms differently from person to person, treatment selection should be based on collagen behavior rather than appearance alone.
Loose Skin Cellulite
Skin tightening technologies that stimulate collagen production and improve tissue firmness are commonly used to address skin laxity patterns.
Structural Cellulite
Mechanical therapies that stimulate connective tissue and circulation are often used to improve dimpling and texture caused by hardened collagen bands.
Why Professional Evaluation Matters
Self-assessment provides helpful insight, but a professional evaluation allows treatment selection to be customized based on skin quality, cellulite severity, body area, and aesthetic goals.
This personalized approach improves predictability and patient satisfaction.
Ready to identify the best cellulite treatment for your body?
Schedule a consultation to receive a personalized evaluation and treatment plan.
