In honor of National Cellulite Day on Sept. 5, Tiger Aesthetics in Pennsylvania shared its national survey results that recognizes how cellulite affects women, including why they believe it occurs and also which common over-the-counter remedies they’ve tried relying on to fix their dimples. The results showed that cellulite, a condition affecting up to 90% of women worldwide, does impact daily life.
In honor of National Cellulite Day on Sept. 5, Tiger Aesthetics in Pennsylvania shared its national survey results that recognizes how cellulite affects women, including why they believe it occurs and also which common over-the-counter remedies they’ve tried relying on to fix their dimples. The results showed that cellulite, a condition affecting up to 90% of women worldwide, does impact daily life.
The survey [1] found that over 62% of women said that lifestyle choices, such as poor diet and lack of exercise, primarily cause cellulite—despite this being a myth. This misconception contributes to a tendency for women to blame themselves for having cellulite, even though the condition is influenced by various biological and genetic factors beyond personal control.
To demonstrate how social pressures influence women’s perception on cellulite and the way they feel about it on themselves, the survey showed that 61% of women avoid wearing shorts, swimsuits or light-colored leggings due to their cellulite. Nearly 80% of women who bought creams, lotions and gadgets to try to get rid of cellulite reported that it doesn’t work long-term.
Of the women who’ve bought creams and other mechanisms to diminish or reduce their cellulite, 90% have spent up to $1,000 looking for a solution.
Other studies second the fact that cellulite, occurring in 80% to 90% of females [2], mostly on the thighs, buttocks and hips, is associated with negative psychosocial and quality of life issues [2]. There is no effective treatment for cellulite, although many exist, including non-invasive to minimally invasive options. However, significant progress has been made with newer treatments [2].
Based on the insights from their survey, and given the fact that creams fall short and there are no aesthetic treatments that can permanently diminish cellulite entirely, Tiger Aesthetics adopted Avéli, an FDA-cleared device for cellulite, to support their mission of uncovering the truth about the root causes of cellulite, promoting open dialogue between patients and providers, said Caroline Van Hove, president of Tiger Aesthetics.
Avéli—FDA-cleared in 2021—is a minimally invasive device designed to reduce the appearance of cellulite by targeting and releasing the fibrous bands beneath the skin that cause dimpling. Tiger Aesthetics acquired Revelle Aesthetics, who manufactured the device, along with Avéli, in 2024.
"National Cellulite Day is about celebrating women feeling confident, radiant and free in their bodies with and without cellulite" said Van Hove.
References:
1-https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/on-national-cellulite-day-80-of-women-say-creams-and-gadgets-dont-work-302547019.html
2-https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10324940/
