Cellulite & Skin Tightening: A Review of Pathophysiology and Topical Treatment
- Published on 03/10/2025
- Reading time: 5 min.
Isabella Castellanos‐García 1, Luisa Valentina Ramírez‐Zuluaga 1, Laura Sofia Páez‐Cárdenas 1, Dennys Lintsay Villalba‐Moreno 1, María Daniela Caicedo‐León 1, Elisha Singer 2, Thais Pincelli 1,2, Alison J. Bruce 2, Miguel A. Aristizabal 1,2
1
Research Division
ADEI, Aesthetics & Dermatology Institute
Bogota
Colombia
2
Department of Dermatology
Mayo Clinic Florida
Jacksonville
Florida
USA
Abstract
Background Cellulite is a localized skin condition that affects many women, particularly after puberty. It results from a complex interplay of several factors that lead to the characteristic dimpled appearance of the skin. Cellulite may cause psychological stress and negatively impact quality of life. Additionally, body skin laxity may further exacerbate cosmetic concerns in these patients. Consequently, multiple therapeutic options, including topical treatments, have...
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