Cellulite Treatment: How to Get Rid of Cellulite

How to Get Rid of Cellulite? is the burning question in front of every health conscious person in wake of modern stressful unhealthy lifestyles. There are diverse Treatments of Cellulite, a deposited excess of fat. Let us have a close look at them

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What is Cellulite?

Unsightly cellulite is an everyday struggle of battling the bulge. In the simplest of terms, cellulite is fat which has been trapped by fibers in the body that have hardened into a network and the poor circulation is what further lowers the speed of the cleaning process that takes place by the bodily fluids. This produces a horrendous result in the form of cellulite because the waste materials without an outlet, cake into hardened chunks of immovable fat causing the dimpling of skin or "orange peel skin" that looks hideous on the common problem areas of thighs, buttocks, hips and underarms. This skin tends to feel heavy and tight but is very loose when pressed or massaged. And though it is not really a disease or something very serious in the short term, it is a sign that your lifestyle is unhealthy.

Cellulite is generally found in a larger percentage in women and is genetic because the female system processes fat differently; cellulite tends to develop in women where the fat is stored in connective tissue which runs perpendicular to their skin thus the fat begins to cause the skin to droop or look uneven and bumpy. Secondly, it is important to understand that the elasticity of the skin is maintained by a substance called collagen and all connective tissue too, thus cellulite causes this elasticity to wear down and the skin can no longer hold the excess fat which bulges out and looks dimpled and flabby.

Cellulite Treatments

Sadly, there is no quick fix solution for cellulite reduction, and the most sensible way to do that is to manage your diet and exercise routines and burn extra calories. So, how to get rid of cellulite and all that stubborn fat which refuses to move? Here is a compilation of the latest and most popular cellulite treatments you can go in for to reduce unwanted fat.

Among the most popular cellulite reduction methods you will find liposuction and mesotherapy. Liposuction is a surgical method in which, under general anesthesia, a small incision is made on the skin and the fat is removed by suction that penetrates through the layers of fat and removes it. In tumescent liposuction there is adequate care taken to avoid overt blood loss by avoiding anesthesia and instead using a dilute solution of lidocaine (a local anesthetic) in combination with epinephrine. Mesotherapy is used to teat fat that lies just under the skin surface and therefore is not as effective as the above.

Lipo Dissolve is also slowly catching on, and contrary to popular opinion is not the same as liposuction or mesotherapy. It is in most ways similar to mesotherapy which is a cause for confusion; lipo dissolve is a painless, non invasive treatment that requires the patient to dissolve small areas of fat by taking injections in and around the areas where the fat is deposited. This injection consists of medication like phosphatidylcholine which is derived from soy and deoxycholate which is produced in the body's digestive system to be injected into the fat layers and connective tissue. It is also called PCDC and works by imitating the body’s natural fat dissolving mechanism.

Endermologie is a newer non-invasive method that was originally meant to serve as a non-surgical method to treat scars in burn victims. However the patients also began to notice their cellulite disappearing and very soon endermologie was considered by the FDA the first cellulite treatment. In this method the fatty areas are massaged with special rollers and gentle suction of fat molecules take place and the elongation causes the fibers holding fat cells, toxins and water to expel them. However you have to be prepared for this process needs your body to be encased in something similar to a larger than life stocking. Treatments last up to 30 minutes per session and have to be taken anywhere from 14-28 times to prove effective. It also boosts circulation, relieves muscular pain and reduces muscle spasms besides cellulite.

Acoustic Wave Therapy (AWT) is a brand new painless cosmetic treatment for getting rid of cellulite. Originally developed in Europe, it is now proved that acoustic waves of a certain frequency can cause correction in connective tissues and increase the skin’s elasticity by heightening the production of collagen. The treatments last for 30 minutes and a patient usually needs not more than 6 sessions to see the results. However though it is guaranteed to be safe a small percentage of patients experience minimal amount of bruising. Similarly there is Jet Therapy which breaks fat cells with the help of compressed air blown onto the skin through a small filtration system.

There are various other therapies that boggle the mind. Body brushing is another where the dead cells are removed from the skin surface paving the way for toxins to be eliminated. Vibratory Endermatic system for cellulite treatment amplifies blood circulation and stretches the connective fibers to reduce dimpling of skin. Gene therapy is used to reduce fat in women, especially using the X chromosome’s cellulite gene.

There is also a steady influx of cellulite treatment creams and patches that are making their way into cellulite treatment that claim to reduce fat. These creams use active ingredients that penetrate the skin’s subcutaneous layers to break down lipids. Patches can be used like a sticking plaster and contain Celidium cartilagineum that converts fat into energy and eliminates unwanted toxins.

Lastly it is most essential to drink 8-10 glasses of water, eating a balanced diet and including wholegrain and fiber, consuming fresh fruits and green, leafy vegetables are natural combatants to fat. Exercising for 20-30 minutes daily and sleeping for at least 6 hours, being stress-free and above all, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is most important to keep cellulite away.