How To Reduce Cellulite

Millions of women all over the world deal with cellulite. It doesn’t matter what race you are or how much you weight, cellulite do not discriminate. As long as you are a woman, aged 20-50, then you are a candidate of having cellulite. As a result, cellulite is more of a commonality rather than a rarity. Its unsightly orange peel appearance is a cause of distress for millions of women. The good news though is, you can do something about it.

Reduce your cellulite

It wasn’t so long ago that people believed the reduction or at most, the removal of cellulite is impossible. But with the advent of technology and with the traditional methods, the reduction of cellulite has become possible.

The reduction of cellulite is achieved through increasing the blood circulation and the lymphatic drainage as well as the destruction of fat cells. Increased blood circulation ensures that cellulite ridden areas are reached by the blood. This would mean fat along with toxins are removed as the blood flows. A proper lymphatic drainage works in the same principle. Toxins and unwanted fluids are removed thereby decreasing fluid retention and preventing these toxins and fluids from contributing to the bulging of fat cells. The destruction of fat cells meanwhile is one thing that many want to achieve. Other procedures claim to do just that. With the destruction of fat cells, there won’t be any cells at all that would act as packet holding fats. There won’t be any need of deflation of dehydration of said fat cells. If indeed possible, this would be a more permanent or at most a longer lasting solution to the problem of having cellulite.

Now on to the more specific methods of reducing cellulite:

Diet

A healthy diet is rich in fruits and vegetables (you can throw in a healthy amount of essential fatty acids too). A healthy diet means avoiding trans fat and saturated fat. These are unhealthy fat that does not only contribute to cellulite it also gives you stroke and heart attack. If fat intake is controlled, the fat cells will not increase in its size thereby giving you a smoother texture and a toned appearnce of the skin.

Exercise

Cellulite Exercises not only burns fat but it also promotes a good circulation of the body. A session of cardio and strength training would take care of the fat burning process while Pilates is great for toning the body. It can target your problem areas especially the stomach.

Massage

Massage parlors now offer massage to reduce cellulite. How does this work? A deep cellulite massage with precise motions (circular, movements in the direction going to the heart) is said to increase the blood and lymphatic circulation. The massage also helps to loosen up connective tissues holding the fat cells.

Endermologie

This method can be described as a high voltage massage. A machine with rollers works to spin, suck, and stretch your problem areas. A high powered machine is used so bruises and soreness is expected after each session. This endermologie procedure seeks the same result as the massage – to increase the blood and lymphatic circulation. However, it is more effective in loosening up connective tissues and breaking up fat cells. Result is evident as seen in the fatty consistency of the stool. Approximately 14 sessions are needed amounting to an average cost of $2000.

Mesotherapy

This is an invasive procedure. A small gadget like a gun is used to perform microinjections into the mesoderm. A special blend of amino acids, multivitamins, and other drugs are injected into your target area. Each blend is specific to the patient as formulated by the doctor. The expected result of Mesotherapy would be the melting of fat. This isn’t a cheap procedure too at $200 to $600 per session.

Acupuncture

This is an age old medicine practice started by the Chinese. This can be categorized as invasive since it involves the insertion of fine needles into your skin. The fine needles are sometimes heated with herbs. Acupuncture seeks to achieve a balance within you. To reduce cellulite, acupuncture promotes self-healing. It increases the blood circulation and it mobilizes fat packets. It also improves the metabolic functions of other cells. The cost per session is around $50 - $125.

Tri Active Laser Dermology

From its name, you can gather that Tri Active has three main functions. First it introduces low energy laser to increase the circulation. Second, a cooling effect is produced to soothe inflammations. Third, a suction massage with the purpose of improving lymphatic drainage and increasing collagen production. At least 10 to 15 sessions are needed to achieve the best result. The cost can reach up to $1500.

Velasmooth

This is a procedure that is somehow similar to Tri Active Laser Dermology. The difference is Velasmooth utilizes bipolar radio frequency and optical energy instead of laser heat. This allows deep penetration to shrink fat cells without harming the skin surface. It is safe for all skin types and no cooling method is needed. A suction massage is also present. The average cost is $1500 to $2000 for 10 sessions.

Cellulite Creams

This is perhaps the most convenient among all the other methods. It is non invasive and the application is very simple. You just apply it on the area two times a day. You only need an effective (evidence based cellulite cream) cream and you are good to go. Look for a cellulite cream that contains established ingredients like aminophylline, caffeine, vitamins A, C, and E, green tea, and other herbal ingredients. This is highly effective combined with diet and exercise.

Indeed, cellulite reduction is now possible. Are you up for the challenge? Choose from the list and start losing the cellulite.