Friday, January 9, 2009

Proven Treatments for Cellulite Removal

By Sarah B Gould

Getting rid of cellulite is no easy task. One of the main reasons for this is that the fat that causes the skin to dimple on the thighs, buttocks and hips exists at the deepest layer under the skin. This fat is therefore difficult to get to and remove.

There are a range of treatments designed to reduce the appearance of cellulite. The most simple of all of these and probably the most effective is to change your diet. Start eating more healthy foods that are low in fat and sugar, and start to exercise more.

Diet and exercise is only half the battle, however. For a really effective cellulite treatment you should start using one or more of the other methods that focus directly on the fat itself. The most popular of these treatments is to use a good cellulite cream which has ingredients that are anti-cellulite. This can include natural products such as theophylline, caffeine and seaweed.

Many experts recommend that the cellulite cream should be massaged into the skin and fat. This aids the fat removal process and also helps to soften the skin and fat in order to smooth out the dimpled skin. One thing you should know about cellulite creams and massage is that you will need to continue to treat the areas for the results to last.

Endermologie is a type of massage that is used a lot in day spa environments. With this treatment, a machine gently sucks the skin in order to deeply massage it and the fat beneath. This process is thought to improve circulation to the problem areas, soften the skin and fat, and remove toxins from the fat cells. You will need more than one treatment and maintenance treatments will be needed for to keep your improvements.

If you are not afraid of invasive treatments then one method that may interest you is Mesoptherapy. This method involves injecting a solution made up of anti-cellulite ingredients directly into the fat cells. Natural health experts believe that this solution eliminates the toxins from the fat cells and help the layer become more smooth and soft.

Another homeopathic approach is to use herbs and vitamins to treat the condition. There are a number of different products that can help you with this but it is best that you first speak to a naturopath instead of attempting this on your own. Self-treating yourself with herbs and vitamins can be risky.

The final treatment available to you is a surgical one - liposuction. With this plastic surgery procedure a slit is made into the skin and the fat is sucked out using a vacuum. As this is a invasive procedure there is a higher risk of complications. - 16083

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