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.

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.

Exercise can be a cost effective treatment for cellulite. Cardiovascular exercise will help you burn fat and cellulite, while strength training will help tone the muscles and increase the amount of calories that you burn during the day. Experiment with swimming, running or playing sport as way to get your exercise done.

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.

Another procedure is Acoustic Wave Therapy. With this treatment, sound waves are sent through the skin to help reduce the fat underneath.

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. - 16003

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