About eighty percent of adult women experience cellulite, which is the storage of fat directly beneath the skin. As this fat pushes up against connective tissue closest to the skin, the skin puckers and bumps appear. Women of all shapes and sizes have cellulite; it is not just overweight women who experience this problem. While cellulite is not harmful to a person’s health, many consider it an unsightly problem. That said, there are several ways to attempt to reduce cellulite. Not all cellulite removal treatments are worth the time and money, however.
Unsuccessful Cellulite Removal Techniques
There are a number of techniques that people try to reduce or remove their cellulite, and many are unsuccessful. Cellulite creams are applied directly to the skin. These creams work temporarily by removing liquid from right under the surface of the skin using caffeine or a similar dehydrating agent. This lasts a few hours at most, and these creams can be dangerous to those with poor circulation.
A more drastic technique for cellulite removal is liposuction. Liposuction is a medical procedure where fat is suctioned out of the body under anesthesia. Liposuction works by removing fat deep under the skin, and has little effect on the layers of skin that contain the cellulite. In fact, liposuction may make a person’s cellulite worse.
Some people use massage to increase circulation in the legs to reduce cellulite. This is a very temporary reduction that only works for an hour or so by redistributing a small amount of fluid buildup in those areas.
Best Cellulite Removal Techniques
One of the most effective ways to reduce and remove cellulite is through FDA approved laser treatments. These non-invasive treatments shrink fat cells and stimulate collagen using a blend of bi polar radio frequency, infrared light, and tissue massage. These treatments, such as the Velashape and the Venus Freeze remove an average of 1 inch of cellulite circumference from patients. Through four to six sessions, this laser treatment can semi-permanently remove cellulite with no downtime. This makes it one of the safest, easiest, and most effective treatments for cellulite removal out there.
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