The Best Cellulite Treatment in Wollongong
- Samantha Wood
- Dec 1
- 4 min read
Updated: 3 minutes ago
Your Guide to Cellulite Grading
As a body contouring specialist, I can tell you this with absolute confidence: cellulite isn’t a fat problem — it’s a fascia problem.
And once you understand that, everything about how we treat it finally makes sense.
Cellulite is one of the most misunderstood concerns in the body sculpting world. Many clients spend years trying to “fix” it with weight loss, diets, creams, or exercises, when the real issue lies much deeper than the skin surface.
So in this blog I’m walking you through how cellulite actually forms, why proper grading matters, and how we tailor the right cellulite treatment in our Wollongong clinic based on your unique situation.
Cellulite Isn’t a Fat Issue — It Starts in the Fascia
The biggest misconception I correct in almost every consultation is the idea that cellulite comes from having “too much fat.”
Cellulite can appear on a size 6 body, a size 20 body, athletes, mums, teenagers, peri-menopausal women... it truly does not discriminate.
Beneath your skin sits a layer of fascia, a web like connective tissue that helps everything glide smoothly. When that fascia becomes tight, dehydrated, rigid, or tethered, it pulls downward on the skin. At the same time, fat cells naturally push upward.
That tension mismatch (not the fat itself) is what creates dimples, waves, and uneven texture.
You can lose weight and still have cellulite. You can gain weight and not develop cellulite. It all comes back to the condition of your fascia and how it interacts with the layers beneath your skin.
When fascia is healthy, cushioned, and flexible, the skin looks smoother. When fascia is restricted, stiff, or stuck, the dimpling becomes more visible.
This is exactly why cellulite treatments must target more than one component - not simply fat cells on their own.
What Actually Causes Cellulite?
Cellulite is a multi-factor condition. It forms due to a combination of structural, hormonal, and genetic influences. Most of which you cannot control.
Here are the biggest contributors:
Genetics
Your DNA determines your collagen density, skin thickness, fascia structure, and how your body stores fat. If your family has cellulite, you likely will too.
Hormones
Oestrogen plays a huge role in circulation, collagen production, fluid retention, and skin strength. Hormonal shifts during puberty, pregnancy, and peri-menopause often make cellulite more pronounced.
Fascia Tightness & Adhesions
This is the key factor. Fascia becomes tight due to:
prolonged sitting
dehydration
stress
inflammation
injuries
reduced mobility
poor circulation
When fascia loses flexibility, it tethers the skin downward and creates tension-based dimples.
Circulation & Lymphatic Flow
Poor circulation leads to tissue stagnation. Poor lymphatic drainage increases fluid retention. Both make cellulite appear deeper.
Collagen + Skin Quality
As collagen naturally declines with age, the skin becomes thinner and less elastic. This makes the structural patterns beneath the skin more visible.
Lifestyle
These aren’t “causes,” just contributors: low hydration, high stress, lack of movement, and disrupted sleep can all affect fascia and circulation. But again, cellulite isn’t caused by poor habits. It’s structural and extremely common.
Cellulite Grading: The Key to Choosing the Right Treatment Plan
Before we even talk treatment, we must establish your cellulite grade. This is the first thing I assess during a cellulite consultation because your grade determines which modalities will give you the best results.
Grade 1:
Visible only when the skin is pinched or when sitting down.
Grade 2:
Dimples visible when standing.
Grade 3:
Dimples visible when standing and sitting / lying down.
Proper grading isn’t optional - it’s the roadmap to your treatment plan.
The wrong treatment for your grade leads to disappointing results.
The right treatment sequence creates real, visible improvements.
How Proper Grading Determines the Right Treatment Approach
Different cellulite grades require different treatment methods. Here’s how we tailor treatment based on your grade:
Grade 1
Our goal here is to empty the fat contents, improve fascia flexibility and boost circulation. This grade requires a blend of the following treatments:
vacuum therapy
lymphatic massage techniques
Grade 2
Our goal here is to target early tethering, stimulate collagen in the skin, increase tissue mobility. This grade requires a blend of the following treatments:
vacuum therapy
lymphatic massage techniques
Grade 3
Our goal here is to release deep tension, empty out the fat contents, rebuild collagen, restore circulation, smooth surface texture. These plans use multi-modality layering with a blend between grade 1 and 2 treatment methods.
Each plan is designed around your body, your grade, and how your tissue responds from week to week.
There is no “one size fits all” cellulite treatment and if someone offers you one, that’s your sign to walk away.
How Many Sessions Will You Need?
This is where a consultation and transparency matters. Because cellulite is structural, not superficial, the body needs time to remodel collagen and release fascia.
Typical expectations:
Grade 1: 3–6 sessions
Grade 2: 6–12 sessions
Grade 3: 12+ sessions, often with maintenance
And of course individual results and sessions will always vary.
Every body responds differently based on circulation, tissue health, hydration, hormones, and lifestyle which is why customised planning is everything.
Ready for a Personalised Cellulite Treatment Plan in Wollongong's trusted body contouring clinic?
Cellulite is normal, common, and absolutely treatable, but only with the right assessment and the right approach. If you’re ready to understand your grade, unlock a treatment plan tailored to your body, and finally see real improvements, book your consultation with Oceanelle Medispa.
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