How long do Endermologie results last? Weeks, unless you keep going
Not long without upkeep. The FDA-cleared wording says Endermologie temporarily reduces the appearance of cellulite, and the American Academy of Dermatology notes that cellulite tends to return within about 1 month of stopping. LPG's answer is one session a month after the starting phase. At Karisma, each upkeep visit is $150.
Published · Written by Kay Woodson · Results vary.Why the change does not stay
Endermologie works from the outside in: suction lifts a fold of skin and rollers move it. That can change how the surface looks for a while. It does not cut or release the fibrous bands under the skin, which researchers now see as a main driver of the dimpled look.
A 2020 review in Dermatologic Surgery put it plainly. Across trials, treatments aimed at the skin or the fat layer showed a "lack of durable efficacy," while treatments that target those fibrous bands were the ones most likely to give lasting change. Endermologie belongs in the first group.
Your body also keeps moving the target. Cleveland Clinic lists hormones, age, skin thickness and the amount of body fat among the things that set how much cellulite shows. Skin loses elasticity with age, and weight shifts change how fat presses on the surface. A result from last spring meets a different body this fall.
How long different cellulite options say they last
Each line uses the wording of the FDA file or the AAD. Only Endermologie is offered at Karisma.
| Option | What the source says about duration | Source |
|---|---|---|
| LPG Endermologie | "Temporarily reduces the appearance of cellulite." Tends to return within 1 month of stopping | FDA K990445, January 2000; AAD |
| Radiofrequency devices | A little less cellulite for some, "short lived" | AAD |
| Avéli (physician procedure) | Long-term reduction, backed by data through 1 year | FDA K221336, August 5, 2022 |
| Cellfina (physician procedure) | No significant loss of benefit through 5 years | FDA K192185, October 9, 2019 |
Avéli and Cellfina release the fibrous bands with an instrument under the skin. Both clearances cover the buttocks and thighs of adult women. Karisma does not offer either.
What the studies can and cannot tell you
Most Endermologie studies measured women at the end of a series, not months later. That leaves the question of duration mostly open. A PubMed search for "endermologie follow-up" on October 29, 2026 returned no results.
The closest is a 1998 report in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, titled a one-year outcome update. It followed 85 women. The 46 who completed 7 sessions lost an average of 1.34 cm on a body circumference index, and the 39 who completed 14 sessions lost 1.83 cm. More sessions, a little more change. The abstract does not say how long that change held after treatment stopped, and it measured size, not dimpling.
What a year of upkeep looks like
- 1The starting phaseLPG's FAQ describes 2 sessions a week for 1 month. LPG also says one session a month is enough to keep the effect after that. Kay often opens with a shorter booster, 2 sessions in one week, then roughly weekly visits.
- 2Monthly visitsAt $150 each, 12 upkeep visits come to $1,800 a year at current prices. Prepaid packages of 60-minute sessions are listed at 3 for $450, 5 for $800, 6 for $960, 10 for $1,500 and 12 for $1,800, so a 12-pack works out to the same $150 a visit. For a full first-year budget, see what cellulite treatment costs.
- 3A check every seasonTake photos in the same light and pose at the start, after the starting phase, and every 3 months. If you see no change you value, stop paying for upkeep.
Habits that help a result hold
- Move most days. LPG pairs its programs with regular exercise. The AAD notes that more muscle can make skin look smoother.
- Eat steadily. LPG recommends a varied, balanced diet alongside sessions. Big weight swings change how cellulite shows.
- Do not skip months, then double up. The AAD's 1-month figure means a long gap may take you back near the start.
Upkeep makes sense if
You liked the change after the starting phase, a monthly visit fits your budget and calendar, and you are happy with a result that lasts only as long as you keep going.
Consider stopping if
You saw no change you value after the starting phase, or you want a result measured in years. In that case, ask a dermatologist about the physician procedures above.
Questions about how long Endermologie lasts
Do Endermologie results last forever?
No. The cleared claim is a temporary reduction in how cellulite looks. The AAD notes cellulite tends to return within a month of stopping.
How often do I need maintenance sessions?
LPG suggests one session a month after a starting month of 2 sessions a week. Kay matches it to your goal: monthly for relaxation and wellness, as needed after workouts, and possibly more sessions if you are after a smoother look of cellulite.
What happens if I stop Endermologie?
The look of your skin drifts back toward where it started. The AAD puts that at about a month. If you want the look back later, LPG's model is a new starting phase, then monthly visits.
Do Endermologie face results last longer than body results?
LPG describes the same rhythm for both: several sessions a week at first, then about one a month. No published study compares how long each lasts. See Endermologie Face, $120.
- FDA 510(k) K990445, LPG Therapeutic Massager, summary and indications, decision January 18, 2000, checked October 29, 2026
- Cellulite treatments: What really works?, American Academy of Dermatology, checked October 29, 2026
- LPG frequently asked questions (body and face maintenance, diet and exercise), checked October 29, 2026
- Bass LS, Kaminer MS. Insights into the pathophysiology of cellulite: a review. Dermatologic Surgery, October 2020
- Chang P et al. Noninvasive mechanical body contouring (Endermologie): a one-year clinical outcome study update. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 1998
- FDA 510(k) K221336, Avéli, indications for use, decision August 5, 2022
- FDA 510(k) K192185, Cellfina System, indications for use, decision October 9, 2019
- Cellulite, Cleveland Clinic, last updated October 28, 2021, checked October 29, 2026
- Karisma Esthetics Endermologie packages, GlossGenius, read October 29, 2026
- PubMed search: endermologie follow-up, 0 results on October 29, 2026