Sunday, December 28, 2008

Reduce Cellulite Today With These Treatments

By Lara G Giddins

Liposuction is the most effective way to get rid of cellulite. Even so, many people don't want to take the risk of undergoing plastic surgery or the cost. Thankfully, there are many cost effective alternative to plastic surgery that can be effective in removing cellulite from all those problems areas that you have.

These treatments can include homemade body scrubs, diet and exercise changes, as well as spa treatments such as laser therapy, radio waves and body wraps. All have their advantages and disadvantages but can nonetheless provide an effective cellulite solution at a reasonable price.

One cellulite reduction treatment that you can do in your own home is a body scrub. Take some dry coffee and mix it together with a particular lotion. Massage the liquid into the problem areas. Many people don't realize that coffee has anti-cellulite properties. After several weeks of using this body scrub you will notice a difference to your skin.

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.

Dietary changes can also help the cellulite removal process. Try eating less fatty or sugary meals and increase your intake of fresh fruit and vegetables.

Self-massage can also be an effective home therapy. This involves using kneading and circular motions to massage the skin and fat, and many women swear by this technique.

If you're not keen on these above home remedies you can investigate some of the treatments available at your local beauty spa. There are a wide range of treatments that beauty technicians use that are though to be extremely effectively in reducing cellulite.

A popular spa treatment involves using a Endermologie machine. The machine rolls over the cellulite to flatten and smooth the dimpled skin and to make the blood circulate the skin.

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. - 16650

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