Friday, December 26, 2008

Ways to Reduce Cellulite Today

By Lara G Giddins

It is often stated that liposuction is the best way to remove cellulite from the body. While this may be the case, not everyone wants to have surgery to reduce their cellulite. This may be because they dislike the idea of something invasive or simply can't afford the procedure. Luckily, there are many alternative treatments available.

If you are looking for home cellulite treatments then methods such as changing your diet, exercising more or using creams and body scrubs can be effective ways to start the cellulite removal process. If you want to be treated in a day spa then methods such as body wraps, sound waves or laser therapy are available.

The home method of using a body scrub is a simple and easy way to start losing cellulite. Find some lotion or moisturizer and add some dry coffee. Massage this lotion into the skin where the cellulite is present. Coffee has very strong anti-cellulite properties as well as seaweed.

Losing excess weight will do wonders for your cellulite. You can achieve this by doing exercise like swimming, running or sport. You want to focus on exercise that burns fat through cardio but also works the muscle in the areas that you are affected by cellulite. Increasing muscle tone has a positive impact on cellulite.

Of course, any exercise program should be accompanied by appropriate dietary changes. Simple changes are only required for big results so look at the amount of sugar and fat you consume.

An effective treatment for cellulite is massage and it is possible to do this at home. Massage works by softening up the skin and fat, and making the dimples less obvious.

Of course, you don't have to rely solely on cheap home techniques. Most beauty spas have plenty of machines at their disposal that they can expertly use to help you in your goal to lose cellulite.

For example, Endermologie is a type of machine which rolls over the cellulite affected skin to help soften and smooth the dimpled fat and increase blood flow to the area.

A treatment that involves sound waves is Acoustic Wave Therapy. The sound waves are sent through the skin to help the fat beneath to be removed by the body.

If all these treatments are not suitable for you then there is always liposuction. This is a plastic surgery technique which involves having the fat sucked out with a vacuum. It is very common and has a high success rate. Your surgeon will have more information on liposuction if you are interested. - 16752

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