Cellulite on Buttocks: What Causes It and How to Reduce the Look

What Causes Cellulite on Buttocks

Cellulite on the buttocks comes from how fat, connective tissue and skin are layered. Fat pushes up through bands of tissue under the skin, creating the dimpled look. Hormones, genetics and skin thickness all play a role. Around 80 to 90 percent of women notice cellulite after puberty. It is not a medical problem and it is extremely common.

No treatment gets rid of cellulite permanently. Results from any option are temporary to moderate and need maintenance.

Why Cellulite Shows Up on the Buttocks

The structure of fat and connective tissue is different in women than in men. Vertical bands of tissue under the skin can pull down while fat pushes up, and that combination creates the dimpled texture.

The buttocks, thighs and hips hold more fat cells in women, and skin there can be thinner. Hormones like estrogen also affect how fat is stored and how the connective tissue behaves. Genetics determines your baseline risk. Weight, muscle tone and age can change how visible cellulite looks, but they are not the only factors.

Exercise strengthens the muscle underneath and can make skin look firmer, but research mostly shows that exercise alone cannot target fat loss in one spot.

Options for Reducing the Look of Cellulite

Because cellulite comes from structure, not from toxins or trapped fat, the most effective options work on tightening skin, smoothing texture, or both.

Medical and cosmetic procedures

Some treatments require a medical provider. Subcision and laser procedures can release the bands of tissue or stimulate collagen under the skin. Results vary and usually need repeat visits.

Topical creams

Caffeine and retinol creams may slightly improve texture, but evidence is weak and results are temporary.

Exercise and diet

Strength training builds muscle under the skin, which can make the area look firmer. A balanced diet supports overall body composition. Neither removes cellulite, but both help.

Non-invasive skin tightening

Cryo Body Sculpting, radiofrequency and other technologies aim to improve skin firmness. These are not cures, but many people see smoother texture over a course of treatments.

How KRIDO’s Cryo Body Sculpting Helps

Cryo Body Sculpting at KRIDO uses controlled cooling, red light therapy and manual lymphatic drainage to help tighten skin and reduce the look of cellulite on the buttocks. It aims to improve how the skin looks, not just reduce fat.

Each session starts with measurements so progress is tracked in inches and shape, not guesswork. The cryo step uses alternating warmth and cold. Most clients find it comfortable and relaxing. Then red light therapy follows, and research suggests red light may support collagen. The session ends with lymphatic drainage massage to reduce puffiness and support circulation.

KRIDO also offers a Glute Sculpt and Lift treatment. This focuses on the skin and tissue around the glutes to address sagging and loss of shape. Many clients notice a firmer-looking contour.

What a Visit Looks Like

You start with a consultation. One of our estheticians looks at the area, talks through your goals, and builds your plan. The consultation is part of your first visit, and you pay for the session.

The full appointment takes about an hour. You will feel alternating warmth and cooling during the cryo step. There is no downtime. Most clients return to their normal day right after.

Most people see their best results over 5 to 10 sessions. Many notice smoother, tighter skin after the first visit, and results build with each treatment. Your plan will be personalized at the consultation.

Sessions and Pricing

A single Cryo Body Sculpting session for the glutes is $299. A 5-pack is $1,300 and a 10-pack is $2,300. Each session includes cryo, red light therapy and lymphatic drainage. Packages are valid for 12 months.

After debating for a few years to book a treatment like abdominal cryotherapy, I am so unbelievably happy that I chose KRIDO and Amber! She is so informational, trustworthy and talented. My results are everything I hoped for & I will absolutely be back for more.

Rebecca Duncan, Google review

What to Expect After Your Session

There is no downtime. You may look slightly flushed right after, and that fades within a few hours. The team recommends avoiding sugar for two hours before and after your session. Light movement like walking afterward is encouraged.

Results depend on the number of sessions, your skin and how you follow the aftercare guidance. This is body sculpting, not weight loss. Many clients feel firmer and smoother even when their weight stays the same.

KRIDO Wellness is awesome. I’d recommend them for facials, fat reduction/skin tightening for your body or face, and even permanent make up. Kristina, the owner, is absolutely incredible and truly cares so much about KRIDO, her team, and her clients. Both women and men would be happy they checked out KRIDO Wellness in Downtown St Pete.

Chase Shelly, Google review

Book Your Consultation

KRIDO Wellness is in downtown St. Petersburg at IMAGE Studios, 11 7th St N, Suite 220. We serve St. Petersburg, Gulfport, South Pasadena, Pinellas Park, St Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Seminole, Largo and nearby areas. Each of our estheticians has 30 years of esthetics experience.

Start with a consultation where we measure, assess and do your first Cryo Body Sculpting session. Book online at kridowellness.com/book or call 727-513-3925.

Frequently asked questions

Can you get rid of cellulite on buttocks permanently?

No treatment eliminates cellulite permanently. Results from any option are temporary to moderate and require maintenance. Cryo Body Sculpting helps improve the look of your skin over a course of sessions.

How many sessions does it take to see smoother skin?

Many clients notice tighter, smoother skin after the first session. Most people see their best results over 5 to 10 sessions. Your plan will be personalized at the consultation based on your goals.

Does cryo body sculpting hurt?

Most clients find it comfortable and relaxing. You will feel alternating warmth and cooling during the session. There is no downtime afterward.

Will the cellulite come back after treatment?

Cellulite comes from the structure of fat and connective tissue under the skin. Results from any treatment need maintenance over time. Following the recommended session schedule and aftercare helps your results last longer.

Can exercise alone reduce cellulite on the buttocks?

Exercise strengthens the muscle underneath and can make the area look firmer, but research mostly shows exercise cannot target fat loss in one spot. Many clients combine strength training with a treatment like Cryo Body Sculpting.