Cellulite Treatment Prices in Dubai

 You are not alone. Over 80% of women in the world are known to have cellulite concerns. Cellulite is fat pushed upward between the fibrous bands tightened underneath our skin. This can happen regardless of obesity and usually gets worsened as skin ages and loses its elasticity.

This article is written to guide you through the complex structure of cellulite reduction options and their associated costs in Dubai. 

Before we dive into the specific treatment methods for cellulite reduction, let’s first touch upon a few guiding principles determining the aesthetic treatment prices in Dubai. 

Factors for difference in treatment prices are found to be mainly:

• Brand awareness of the provider: treatments from more reputable hospitals will be costlier than clinics not widely known to people. Institutions make huge investments to build a trusted brand and we are supposed to pay a premium to consume it.

• Location: Clinics located in Jumeirah, Downtown, or Dubai Marina need to pay higher rents than similar sized facilities located in less expensive areas of Dubai. Clinics in costlier areas of Dubai, in turn, charge more for otherwise similar services accordingly.

• Medical clinics vs Spas/Aesthetic centers: Some non-invasive cellulite treatments are available at entities that do not bear “clinic” as part of their name. Usually they are registered as rehabilitation centers and staffed with physiotherapists and massage therapists in addition to beauty therapists. Cellulite Treatment Prices at such non-clinics can be cheaper than medical clinics where physicians are required to be present.

There are multiple methods available in Dubai to treat cellulite

To reduce cellulite, methods widely used in Dubai are found to be 1) Beaming with Laser (Laser therapy); 2) Applying physical stimulation (Manual manipulation); 3) Stimulate with energy using Radiofrequency, Ultrasound or Acoustic Waves that can penetrate into your fat/muscle. There could be some minimally invasive (Mesotherapy, Collagen injection) means, but we would like to focus on non-invasive treatments here. Let’s review them one by one below:

Laser Therapy

There are two types of laser therapy for cellulite reduction. One is a minimally invasive method using a small incision to project a laser beam closer to the treatment area. The other one is a disbursing laser beam above the skin (non-invasive type). With Cellulaze having cleared FDA approval, incision type is known to be more effective but not very commonly performed in Dubai. With the non-invasive method, its effectiveness in cellulite reduction is still under debate. Non-invasive laser method is more commonly used in combination with other types of treatments such as RF (radio frequency). 

Lipomassage

LPG endermologie is the most well known device for lipomassage developed by french company LPG. The FDA approved technology mechanically stimulates the skin (with rollers) to re-activate the deep-dormant cellular activity. It is known to help reduce fats resistant to diet and also improve the appearance of cellulite. The procedure takes about half an hour and 10 sessions are usually recommended for the best results. 

Average price for the 10 sessions will be around AED800 to AED2,500. You will be advised to purchase a special suit for the treatment to prevent the device directly touching your skin. 

Radiofrequency & Ultrasound

Radio Frequency energy waves can be used to heat up and destroy the fat. Another method such as ultrasonic cavitation uses ultrasound to deliver heat energy to reduce fat in the target area. 

Well known treatments are using RF in combination with other technologies. VelaShape uses RF, infrared light as well as lipomassage. Venus Freeze combines RF and pulsed electro-magnetic fields. 

The prices for RF based treatments are found to be between AED500 to AED2,000 per session with AED1,000 being average. Note that the number of treatment areas will affect the overall treatment price. 

Combination treatments

The clinics you visit may recommend a comprehensive cellulite treatment package that combines 2 or 3 methods over multiple sessions in addition to consultation with a specialist. The price can start with AED5,000 and can go well above AED10,000 according to the reputation of the clinic and the specialist. 

Below are some frequently asked questions regarding Cellulite reduction treatments in Dubai:

Who can perform Cellulite Reduction Treatment in Dubai?

According to Dubai Health Authority Standards, body shaping and cellulite reduction machines cannot be operated by beauty salons. Only healthcare facilities such as aesthetic clinics or rehabilitation centers can provide the services. Within those locations, qualified nurses, physiotherapists and massage therapists (as well as eligible physicians) can provide the service using the body slimming devices. Please note that laser, ultrasound or radio frequency based services can only be provided by qualified physicians.

As a medical procedure, it is recommended to check the credentials of those performing the procedure through 3 party sources like DrFive.com or the clinic's own website to ensure they have the right expertise and experience. 

What is the potential risk of Cellulite Reduction Treatments?

• With Radio Frequency methods, some patients witnessed mild swelling, redness and tingling sensation at the site of the treatment. 
• Possible side effects of laser treatments are pain or numbness in the treatment area, and rarely burning sensation under the skin. 
• As a type of massage therapy, lipomassage is not likely to cause a major side effect except possible minor bruising for individuals with very sensitive skin

What are the minimally-invasive alternatives to Cellulite Reduction treatments?

Injection lipolysis: 

Injectables like QWO contains enzymes that dissolve the collagen band and reduce appearance of the cellulite. Clinics providing the comprehensive package may combine injection in addition to the other non-invasive type of treatments. 

At-home cellulite reduction devices:

• Massage: Massage can help to reduce the appearance of cellulite by improving lymphatic drainage. Also by stretching your skin tissue, it can stretch out cellulite dimples. You may combine your massage with massage creams to make it more effective as well. Key with massage is consistency. You can only achieve desired results by consistently repeating the process. We complied below some of the most recommended cellulite massage machine and creams available on Amazon.

[Cellulite Massage Machine Under AED500]

Check HoMedics from Amazon 

[Under AED200]

Check Deep Tissue Massager from Amazon 

[Under AED50]

Check Anti Cellulite Massager from Amazon 

[Under AED50]

Check Wooden Massager from Amazon 

[Massage Cream Under AED130]

Check Cellulite Massage Oil from Amazon 

[Under AED150]

Check Majestic Pure from Amazon 

[Under AED80]

Check Body Naturals from Amazon 

• Cupping: A small number of studies found cupping to be helpful for cellulite reduction but still opinion varies among researchers. Cupping is thought to help with lymphatic drainage by applying negative pressure on the skin and muscle. You can find most recommended cupping therapy sets available on Amazon.

[Under AED250]

Check Cupping Therapy Sets from Amazon 

[Under AED60]

Check Suction Cups from Amazon 

[Under AED50]

Check SKEIDO from Amazon 

Bioactive collagen peptides: A study found a positive relationship between bioactive collagen peptides and cellulite improvement in women. The result was most promising with women with a moderate weight after 6 months of taking it. You can find below most recommended bioactive collagen peptides available on Amazon.

[Under AED300]

Check Vital Proteins from Amazon 

[Under AED200]

Check dr. emil from Amazon 

[Under AED80]

Check NeoCell from Amazon 

[Under AED50]

Check Doctor's Best from Amazon