Treating Cellulite

12 May, 2009 No Comment

Being in shape is what we all dream of; all of us look forward to a toned-up body. At such circumstances, cellulite becomes our greatest enemy. None of us would like a popping out belly or those cottage cheese thighs. Everything’s got to be in proper shape. And to have that head-turning figure, one must get rid of those extra lumps of fat under the skin.

What is Cellulite?

We all talk of cellulite every day, but very few of us know exactly what cellulite is. Cellulite is the overall superficial fat trapped under the first layer of skin. Almost 90% of women are affected by cellulite, not because they do not take care of their food habit, but because cellulite is a matter of genes. Yes, we get it from our mothers. This is why we find it so difficult to get rid of them. No amount of dieting or exercise can actually get us totally rid of cellulite. But of course, with the proper treatment and exercise, we can always reduce the amount to a non-visible state.

Causes of Cellulite

The most primary and commonest of causes for cellulite is one’s genes. Cellulite is most often hereditary and affects almost 90% women, of all ages.

Other things that lead to cellulite formation or deposition are lack of proper food and enough water, lack of proper sleep, lack of proper workouts, smoking, sedentary lifestyle and excessive medication.

Treatment of cellulite

There are hundreds of ways to reduce cellulite but none to get rid of it totally. Cellulite can be treated by expensive surgeries and liposuction. But the best methods are massage, creams and exercises. One may visit the spa for the treatment, but the same effect can be achieved even at home, at much cheaper prices, by simply massaging the same cream to the affected areas.

Mesotherapy is by far the cheapest of all treatments. Laser cellulite treatment, infra red treatment and bi-polar radio frequency are the latest methods of cellulite treatment. However; they are too expensive to be affordable by all.

One may always try home remedies like coffee bean massage and olive oil massage. But these are messy and time consuming. The best way is to choose some good cream and go for regular massage. One may try any of the creams available in the market. Along with this, one need to do some exercises regularly. Consult an expert to select what exercises to choose. On a general note, one may choose walking, jogging or swimming.