Surg Cosmet Dermatol. 2025;17(4):1-7
INTRODUCTION: Cellulite is a highly prevalent condition among women. However, its prevalence is not currently based in high-quality population studies.
OBJECTIVES: To estimate the prevalence of cellulite among Brazilian women.
METHODS: Cross-sectional study with 385 participants and a convenience sampling. The survey was based on the Hexsel & Hexsel cellulite evaluation scale and shared by SBD members.
RESULTS: The study included 614 women, primarily between 20 and 29 years-old (32.8%). The prevalence of cellulite was 92.5%. In women between 12 and 19 years-old, the prevalence reached 72%; above 70 years-old, it was 100%. Among women reporting cellulite, 82.7% reported depressed lesions and 19.4% described elevated lesions. There was a significant association between body weight and presence of cellulite.
CONCLUSIONS: Cellulite has an estimated prevalence rate of 92.5% in the Brazilian population; it is less prevalent among adolescents (72%) and reaches scores close to 100% among women over 70 years-old. It is most prevalent among overweight and obese women.
Keywords: Cellulite; Prevalence; Cross-Sectional Studies
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