Friday, December 26, 2008

Treatments for No More Cellulite

By Lara G Giddins

Getting rid of cellulite doesn't have to be an expensive exercise. There are many viable treatments available which are inexpensive alternatives to surgical options like liposuction. Many of these treatments can be used at home or in a beauty spa environment, and all have the advantages of non-invasive treatments.

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.

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.

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.

Massage is also a method to reduce cellulite. You can do this at home and it works by smoothing both the skin and fat. It is often considered at very effective way to treat the condition.

While it is possible to treat cellulite at home your local day spa will also have a range of treatment options available to you. These options can range into the half dozen depending on the beauty spa and the equipment they have.

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.

Despite these techniques being effective, plastic surgery is still the best method to remove cellulite. It is a simple plastic surgery procedure and takes place by the surgeon insert a tube into underneath the skin and sucking the fat away. If you are interested in this technique you need to speak to a qualified surgeon. - 16650

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