Grade 1
The skin looks smooth when standing or lying down, but orange-peel skin appears when pinched. This stage responds best to treatment.
Body aesthetic medicine · Torremolinos
Cellulite on the legs in Torremolinos
Orange-peel skin on the thighs and saddlebags is not the same in everyone. We identify the grade and type of your cellulite so we can treat it with the techniques that genuinely suit it.
- Free body consultation
- Based on grade and type
- No surgery
- Personalised plan
Orange-peel skin
What cellulite is and why it concentrates on the legs
Cellulite is a change in the tissue beneath the skin. Fat cells grow larger and push towards the surface, while fibrous bands that connect the skin to the deeper layers pull downwards. The result is that uneven, dimpled surface we know as orange-peel skin. Poorer microcirculation and fluid retention add to it.
It affects the vast majority of women at some point, including slim women, because it depends heavily on hormones, genetics and the way fat is distributed. In women, fat tends to accumulate on the thighs, hips and buttocks, which is why the legs and saddlebags are where it shows most.
It is not a disease, but it can be very bothersome. The honest answer is that cellulite can be visibly improved, not made to disappear for good. That is why we propose a phased treatment and give you guidance to maintain what you achieve.
This treatment is for you if…
- You see orange-peel skin on your thighs, especially on the outer or back of the thigh.
- You notice dimples on your saddlebags when standing.
- Your legs feel heavy or swollen at the end of the day.
- Your cellulite has become more noticeable after a change in weight or hormones.
- You want a realistic plan adapted to your type of cellulite.
If orange-peel skin comes with tenderness to the touch, easy bruising and a symmetrical increase in the size of the legs, lipoedema should be ruled out; we will let you know during your consultation.
Grades
The grades of cellulite
Grade 2
Dimples are visible when standing without pinching, and disappear when lying down. This is the grade we see most often in clinic.
Grade 3
The irregularities are visible even lying down. It usually comes with laxity and needs a longer, combined plan.
See saddlebag reductionHow it works
Your treatment, step by step
01
Free consultation
We assess your case, answer your questions and explain which results are realistic for you.
02
Personalised plan
We design your treatment with the most suitable techniques, an estimated number of sessions and a price, with no obligation.
03
Treatment and follow-up
We carry out the sessions at our clinic in La Carihuela and review your progress to adjust the plan.
Treatments
How we treat cellulite on the legs
The protocol changes according to the type of cellulite: oedematous, soft, or harder and fibrous.
Tissue
INDIBA for cellulite
Radiofrequency improves microcirculation, drainage and the quality of the connective tissue. It is the foundation of treatment in most cases.
See INDIBA body treatmentActive ingredients
Body mesotherapy
Micro-injections of active ingredients in the area, applied by a doctor, to improve local circulation and the appearance of the skin.
Fluids
Pressotherapy
Especially useful for oedematous cellulite, with swelling and heaviness, because it supports venous and lymphatic return.
See tired legsLaxity
Biostimulation
In soft cellulite with lax skin, biostimulators are added to give firmness so the dimples are less marked.
By gradeA plan for your cellulite
CombinedTissue, fluids and firmness
No surgeryNo time off needed
FreeFirst consultation
Frequently asked questions
Questions about cellulite on the legs
Can cellulite on the legs be removed?
It can be visibly improved, especially grades 1 and 2. Because it has a hormonal and genetic component, it tends to return if not maintained, so we recommend maintenance sessions and good habits.
How many sessions do I need?
It depends on the grade and type of cellulite. A course of weekly or fortnightly sessions is usually scheduled, followed by maintenance. We give you an approximate plan during your consultation.
What is the difference between cellulite and stubborn fat?
Stubborn fat is excess volume in one area, such as the saddlebags. Cellulite is a change in the surface of the skin. They can occur together, and in that case we treat both in the same plan.
Does cellulite treatment hurt?
Radiofrequency and pressotherapy are comfortable. Mesotherapy is done with very fine needles and causes mild discomfort; there may be small bruises for a few days.
Do diet and exercise help?
A great deal. A balanced diet, good hydration, moving every day and strength work for the legs and glutes improve circulation and boost the treatments, although on their own they do not usually get rid of orange-peel skin.
Who cannot have the treatment?
It is not performed during pregnancy or breastfeeding, with thrombosis or complicated varicose veins that have not been assessed, with skin infections, or, in the case of radiofrequency, for people with a pacemaker.
Where are you?
At Calle Arenas, 12, in La Carihuela (Torremolinos, Málaga). We see patients from Torremolinos, Benalmádena, Málaga and the surrounding area, and appointments are booked via WhatsApp.
How much does treating cellulite on the legs cost in Torremolinos?
It depends on the grade, the extent and the techniques indicated. At your free consultation we give you a fixed, no-obligation quote.
Centro Ubud · La Carihuela, Torremolinos
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Tell us what you would like to improve and we will explain, with no obligation, which treatment suits you.
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All treatments are subject to a prior professional assessment. Results are individual and may vary from person to person. Centro Ubud is an authorised healthcare centre in Torremolinos (Málaga). NICA 64610. Clínica UBUD S.L. · CIF B56756158.