CELLULITE Treatment
Discover the Secret to Silky, Cellulite-Free Skin with Icoone Treatment
What is Cellulite?
Cellulite is a common skin condition where fat deposits push through the connective tissue beneath the skin, leading to a dimpled or lumpy appearance. Often described as resembling orange peel or cottage cheese, cellulite can affect both men and women, but it is significantly more prevalent in women due to differences in fat distribution, muscle structure, and connective tissue.
While cellulite is entirely cosmetic and not harmful to health, many find it a concern due to its effect on appearance.
Cellulite Treatment in Abu Dhabi: What Icoone Can (and Can't) Do
Cellulite — the dimpled, uneven texture that shows up most often on the thighs, hips, and buttocks — isn’t caused by being overweight. It happens when fat deposits push up against connective tissue bands beneath the skin, and it affects the majority of women at some point, regardless of body size. There’s no permanent cure for cellulite, but modern cellulite removal treatments can meaningfully improve its appearance.
At EDCC, cellulite treatment is medically reviewed and directed by Dr. Mouza Al Suwaidi, a Canadian Board-Certified Consultant Dermatologist, using the Icoone system — an anti-cellulite massage-based technology that’s become one of the more evidence-supported options in this category.
How Icoone Actually Works
Icoone uses handpieces fitted with microstimulators — up to 21,600 micro-stimulations per minute — in a technique called Multi Micro Alveolar Stimulation. Unlike a standard anti-cellulite massage, it works on the skin and subcutaneous tissue together: improving blood flow, supporting lymphatic drainage, and helping break down the fibrous bands that create the dimpled appearance.
Sessions typically run about 30 minutes, and results build over a series of treatments rather than appearing after one visit.
Common Places of Cellulite Formation
The most frequent areas for cellulite to develop include the:
- Thighs
- Buttocks
- Stomach.
These zones are where the body naturally stores more fat, especially in women, making them prime targets for this condition. However, cellulite can also appear on the arms and other parts of the body, depending on individual fat distribution and genetic predisposition.
An Honest Look at What This Treatment Can Do
This is worth being direct about, because a lot of cellulite marketing overpromises: no non-surgical treatment — Icoone included — permanently removes cellulite. What it can genuinely do is reduce the appearance of dimpling, improve skin elasticity and smoothness, and support lymphatic drainage. Results are real but require maintenance sessions to sustain, since the underlying connective tissue structure that causes cellulite doesn’t change permanently from any non-surgical approach.
If a clinic promises complete, permanent removal, that’s a claim worth being skeptical of — it isn’t consistent with what any current non-surgical technology can deliver.
What to Expect: Step by Step
- Consultation & assessment — our dermatologist evaluates the treatment area and sets realistic expectations for your specific case.
- Treatment — Icoone handpieces are used across the target area for roughly 30 minutes per session.
- Course of sessions — most patients need a series of treatments, spaced out, rather than a single visit, for visible improvement.
- Maintenance — periodic follow-up sessions help sustain results over time.
Who's a Good Candidate?
Likely a good fit if you:
- Have visible dimpling on thighs, hips, or buttocks that bothers you
- Understand this improves appearance rather than permanently eliminating cellulite
- Are looking for a non-invasive, no-downtime option
Best to postpone or avoid if you’re:
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Expecting complete, permanent removal — that’s not a realistic outcome from any non-surgical treatment currently available
Cost of Cellulite Treatment in Abu Dhabi
The cost of treatment varies based on individual needs and the recommended treatment plan. Please contact EDCC to receive a personalised quotation after consultation.
Treatment Time
30-40 mins
Duration
few months
Downtime
Minimal to No Downtime
FAQ
Removal” and “reduction” are often used interchangeably in marketing, but it’s worth being precise: no current non-surgical treatment removes cellulite completely or permanently. What Icoone and similar treatments do is meaningfully reduce its visible appearance — smoother, less dimpled skin — with results maintained through periodic sessions.
No — no current non-surgical treatment, including Icoone, permanently eliminates cellulite. It can meaningfully improve appearance and skin texture, but results need maintenance sessions to sustain over time.
Results build over a series of sessions rather than appearing after one visit. Your practitioner will recommend a specific course based on your treatment area and goals during consultation.
No — it’s a non-invasive treatment with no needles involved, and most patients find it comfortable.
No significant downtime. Most patients return to normal activities immediately after a session.
The cost of cellulite treatment at EDCC varies depending on the treatment area, the severity of cellulite, the treatment method recommended, and the number of sessions required. Following your consultation, our specialists will provide a personalised treatment plan along with a detailed cost estimate tailored to your needs.
Ready to start your journey to clearer skin?