A special enzyme injection given three times over six weeks can noticeably smooth out deep dimples on the buttocks in women with severe cellulite, and it works much better than a fake shot.

A special enzyme injection breaks up the tough bands under the skin that cause dimples, making the skin look smoother in the butt and thighs.

The treatment causes bruising and soreness at the injection site, but these side effects are usually mild and go away within a couple of weeks.

The treatment works just as well for women with light skin as it does for women with dark skin — skin color doesn’t make a difference in how well it works.

Younger, leaner women tend to see better results from the injection than older or heavier women — but even older or heavier women still benefit more than those who don’t get the treatment.

Women who got the enzyme injection felt less self-conscious, embarrassed, or like they looked older because of their cellulite — and they were much happier with how their skin looked.