Cellulite Treatment in Los Angeles

The Only Effective Solution for Cellulite: The Bikini Body Lift™

Cellulite is one of the most stubborn aesthetic concerns for women—especially for those who have tried every cream, gadget, or “miracle fix” with little to no improvement. That’s because cellulite begins in the network of connective tissue beneath the skin, not at the surface. When this deeper support pulls or weakens, dimples appear.

At Stoker Plastic Surgery, Dr. David A. Stoker offers the only proven way to correct cellulite at its anatomical source: the Bikini Body Lift™. This 360-degree lower body rejuvenation is the solution for anyone searching for how to fix cellulite permanently with surgery, not just improve its appearance temporarily. It lifts the buttocks, smooths the thighs, and directly corrects the structural cause of cellulite. For patients who have tried everything and seen little success, this procedure can be life changing.

Dr. Stoker is a board-certified plastic surgeon, clinical faculty member at USC Keck, and a nationally recognized expert who has performed more than 20,000 cosmetic procedures. Patients travel from nearly 60 countries to his Los Angeles plastic surgery practice to undergo his signature techniques, including the Bikini Body Lift™, because of his dramatic yet natural results.

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Why Non-surgical Cellulite Treatments Fail

Millions of women ask why nonsurgical cellulite treatments fail and what works? The answer is simple: most treatments attempt to work from the outside in. But cellulite is driven by structural forces beneath the skin, including:

• Tight connective tissue bands pulling the skin inward
• Pockets of fat pushing through weak points
• Skin laxity that makes dimples more visible
• Gravity-related changes with age
• Genetic predisposition

Because nonsurgical treatments can’t meaningfully change these deeper anatomical causes, their results are subtle, temporary, or nonexistent.

Popular non-surgical options have NOT produced reliable outcomes for the following reasons: 

Cellfina

Releases some tethering bands, but results are limited, temporary, and do not address loose skin or the overall lower-body structure.

QWO

This injectable treatment was discontinued due to inconsistent smoothing, prolonged bruising, and unpredictable outcomes.

Laser and RF Devices

Energy-based devices may slightly improve skin texture, but they cannot reposition tissue or correct structurally tethered dimpling.

Topical Creams and Massage

Surface-level treatments cannot reach the underlying connective tissue responsible for cellulite.

How the Bikini Body Lift™ Eliminates Cellulite

The Bikini Body Lift™ is Dr. Stoker’s signature 360-degree lower-body lift that elevates the buttocks, smooths the thighs, tightens lax skin, and significantly reduces or eliminates cellulite. It’s the only procedure that corrects both body contour and skin texture at the same time—an ideal answer for patients wondering how to improve skin quality and cellulite at the same time.

Women comparing thigh and buttock lift options for cellulite reduction quickly discover that no other procedure offers this combination of lifting, smoothing, and structural correction.

1. Elevation of the Buttocks and Thighs
   By lifting the entire lower body envelope, downward tension on connective bands is reduced. This softens dimpling and creates smoother, more youthful contours.
2. Removal of Lax or Damaged Skin
   Loose, stretched skin exaggerates cellulite. Removing damaged tissue helps improve both skin quality and cellulite simultaneously.
3. Redistribution of Tension on Connective Tissue Bands
   The lift adjusts the deeper support structure, reducing the tethering responsible for visible irregularities.
4. Tissue Repositioning Without Fat Transfer
   The Bikini Body Lift™ relies on tissue repositioning rather than fat grafting, offering stable, natural-looking, long-lasting improvement.
5. Comprehensive 360-Degree Improvement
   Cellulite is rarely confined to a single area. This circumferential approach treats the entire lower torso, buttocks, and thighs for balanced shaping and dramatic smoothing.

For women evaluating body contouring options, related procedures include:

• Hourglass Tummy Tuck for waist refinement

• Liposuction for targeted fat removal

• Thigh Lift for improving thigh contour and firmness

• Body Lift After Weight Loss to understand how structural lifting works in different patient types

• Mommy Makeover if pregnancy-related changes are also present

Who Is a Good Candidate?

Many patients seek help reducing cellulite on their thighs and buttocks, often after trying multiple non-surgical treatments without success. Others have undergone surgeries such as body lifts or thigh lifts by other surgeons but were disappointed with the limited improvement in cellulite.  

You may be a candidate for cellulite correction with the Bikini Body Lift™ if you:

• Have moderate to severe cellulite on the buttocks or thighs

• Have loose skin from aging, pregnancy, menopause, or weight changes

• Want a structural solution rather than temporary surface-level improvement

• Want smoother texture and a lifted lower body

• Prefer scars discreetly hidden beneath the bikini line

• Want dramatic, durable, long-lasting results

During your consultation, Dr. Stoker will assess your anatomy, skin tone, and goals to determine whether this approach is right for you.

Recovery and Results

Despite the comprehensive nature of the procedure, recovery is typically more manageable than expected. Dr. Stoker’s advanced protocols support:

• Early mobility after surgery

• Improved comfort

• Efficient wound healing

• Smooth, even contour settling

• Long-term structural improvement

Results continue to improve over several months, revealing a lifted, sculpted, dramatically smoother lower body. Many patients return to work within 2 weeks.

Before and After Cellulite Removal Results 

Dr. Stoker’s online gallery includes thousands of lower body, body lift, and cellulite improvement cases. These examples illustrate what is possible with the Bikini Body Lift™. Explore the gallery to see the extraordinary artistry and dramatic transformations.