Cellulite deformities of the lateral thighs and buttocks are a poorly understood phenomenon, an embarrassment for even the fittest of women, and a frustration for the cosmetic surgeon. Multiple treatments have been attempted for this particular malady, and none have been universally successful. Early reports of the use of topical aminophylline/theophylline gel have shown pleasing improvements in the texture of the skin as early as three weeks after application.
