Side-by-side comparison of areas with and without cellulite depressions using magnetic resonance imaging.

Background: Cellulite is characterized by alterations in the relief of the skin surface. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is recognized as a reliable technique for measuring adipose volume according to body site and for the visualization of the subcutaneous structures.

Objective: To compare subcutaneous tissue in areas with and without cellulite on the buttocks of same subjects using a noninvasive technique.