Procedures

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for thigh fat / cellulite (acoustic wave therapy)

from 5 reviews6 clinics
Radial acoustic pulses are applied to the thigh and buttock area through a handpiece and coupling gel, acting on the fibrous septae that run through the subcutaneous layer. Trial protocols use six or more sessions at weekly intervals.
Non-surgicalNo anesthesia2 before/after photos
Rating
10.00/ 10
from 5 reviews
Satisfaction
100.0%
from 5 reviews
Downtime
0–1days
Full recovery 4–16 wks
Flight safe
0days after

FX as of 2026-08-06 · VAT refund for foreign patients ended in January 2026

How long is the downtime for Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for thigh fat / cellulite (acoustic wave therapy)?

0–1 days. Full recovery 4–16 wks · Flight safe 0 days

Transient redness or tenderness can follow a session, and independent reviewers describe the fat-reduction evidence as modest.
This information was compiled by our editorial team from publicly available clinical sources. This site has no physician reviewer. Please consult your treating doctor before making any decision.

Clinics offering Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for thigh fat / cellulite (acoustic wave therapy)

Sources & updates

Last updated 2026-08-06