How to Get Rid of Cellulite: Your Complete Guide

Cellulite. We all know it, most of us have it, and the truth is—it’s not a flaw. Cellulite is completely natural, and it does not take away from your beauty. You are beautiful right now, with or without it.

Part of feeling empowered is making choices that feel right for you. So if you want to soften the look of cellulite or improve your skin’s firmness, that is also perfectly valid.

Close-up of the back of a woman’s thighs and buttocks wearing black lace underwear, showing visible cellulite

What Cellulite Is and How It Forms

Cellulite forms when fat cells push up against the skin while connective tissue pulls down, creating that uneven surface.

Even athletes and very fit people can have it. Although muscle tone and body fat levels can influence its appearance, cellulite is about structure, not just weight.

Women and persons assigned female at birth tend to store more fat in the hips and thighs, which can make cellulite more noticeable in those areas.

Cross-sectional illustration of skin affected by cellulite. The top pink layer represents skin, the yellow spheres underneath represent fat cells, and the grey vertical structures labeled “fibrous bands” extend through the fat, pulling the skin downward and creating surface dimpling. Black arrows indicate the downward pull of the fibrous bands.

Comparing Popular Cellulite Treatments

When considering how to get rid of cellulite, you’ll see many options—some temporary, some longer-lasting. Here’s the breakdown:

Wounding Lasers – Can help by breaking up fibrous bands. Although it has decent results, it is not easily accessible in Winnipeg, requires more downtime and has a higher cost than some options.
Surgery – Includes procedures like subcision to cut fibrous bands. Results are typically very good, although no cellulite treatment is permanent. Surgery is expensive, and recovery time is needed.
RF (Radiofrequency) Skin Tightening – Uses targetted heat energy to the dermis to stimulate collagen, firm tissue, and smooth the skin. You do need multiple sessions to begin with, and maintenance helps results last longer. Non-invasive, and results improve with each session. As far as real results go, it is the most approachable option and involves no downtime.
Injections – Some injectables dissolve fibrous bands or fat pockets with good results. However, cost and accessibility in Winnipeg is not ideal, especially when it comes to maintenance.
Massage – Improves circulation and lymphatic drainage temporarily (which helps!), but does not create lasting structural change.
Creams – Retinol-based body creams can temporarily make skin more dense while you use them, which lightly diminishes the look of cellulite. Other creams advertised for cellulite often have little to no visible effect.

Woman receiving a radiofrequency treatment on her thighs.

Exercise & Muscle Tone: What does it have to do with how to get rid of cellulite?

Strong and lean people can still have cellulite—it’s a normal part of our anatomy. However, building muscle underneath the skin creates a firmer foundation, which can reduce the rippling look of cellulite. Strength training increases muscle mass and adding cardio exercises helps encourage lymphatic draining and burns fat—all of which help.

Woman exercising on a stationary bike, wearing a sports bra and showcasing a floral tattoo on her upper arm.

Lymphatic Drainage: Why It Matters

Your lymphatic system helps flush out waste (such as dead fat cells) and fluid buildup from the tissues. When it’s sluggish, swelling and volume can make cellulite look more pronounced. Exercise, massage, staying hydrated, and radiofrequency all help stimulate lymphatic drainage, which reduce puffiness and smooth the skin’s appearance.

Regular Habits for Reducing Cellulite

Stay hydrated – Water keeps skin supple and supports your lymphatic system in flushing away waste from fat cell breakdown, helping dimples look less noticeable.
Move regularly – Cardio plus strength training boosts circulation and tones muscles under the skin to smooth and firm the surface, making cellulite less visible.

Exfoliate the area – Self-massage with an exfoliating glove in the shower or dry brushing can temporarily improve lymphatic drainage and skin texture.
Eat nutrient-rich foods – Focus on fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats for skin health.

Professional Treatments

Radiofrequency skin tightening – Stimulates collagen from deep within the dermis to firm and smooth skin, visibly reducing cellulite.
Lymphatic drainage massage – Reduces fluid buildup that can make dimples more visible.

tempsure envi skin tightening knee and buttocks results. Before and after image.

Before and after radiofrequency cellulite treatments

What are my options in Winnipeg?

The most accessible, effective cellulite treatment in Winnipeg is radiofrequency. While surgery and injectables can deliver impressive results, their cost, recovery time, and limited availability (depending on province) make them impractical for many, especially since no cellulite treatment is permanent.

Radiofrequency helps your skin redensify, tightens underlying tissues, and supports lymphatic drainage, revealing a smoother, more refined look. Paired with good habits, you will love your results. The best plan is a series of three or more treatments spaced a couple of weeks apart to begin with. Since it’s easier to access, upkeep is simple.

Side-by-side illustration showing skin cross-sections before and after radiofrequency treatment for cellulite. The “Before” image shows a pronounced cellulite dimple caused by a fibrous band pulling down on the skin. The “After” image shows smoother skin with reduced dimpling. Yellow circles represent fat cells, and pink layers represent skin and connective tissue. A disclaimer reads: “For illustration only; actual results will vary depending on the individual and the number of treatments received.”

For illustration only; actual results will vary depending on the individual and the number of treatments received.

If you are curious about smoothing your cellulite, we encourage you to explore radiofrequency for cellulite and celebrate your body and your beauty on your own terms.