Top Cellulite Fixes and Treatments

Smooth Moves

Cellulite: Most women have it on their thighs, bottoms, or bellies. It’s normal, but if yours bothers you, there are ways to make it less noticeable.

Exercise Smart

Get moving. It’s one of the best treatments. It won’t make your cellulite disappear, but strong muscles under lumpy areas can make your skin look more even. Try a three-part plan: a healthy diet, brisk exercise, and moves that tone your muscles.

Eat More Raw Foods

Eat more fiber — in whole grains, fruit, and vegetables — instead of “empty”-calorie foods. The simple or “refined” carbs found in many breads, candy, and soft drinks add calories. This leads to fat, especially in cellulite-prone areas.

Lose a Few Pounds

Skinny or plump, you can have cellulite. But extra weight often makes it more visible. If you’re overweight, the best remedy is to shed a few pounds. Try to lose weight slowly, though. Yo-yo dieting can make cellulite look worse. If you’ve lost a lot of weight, it might show up in areas where your skin is loose. Ask your doctor about treatments.

Kick the Habit

Every puff affects the blood supply to your skin. It gets thinner and more likely to sag. This makes the cellulite on your arms, thighs, and bottom more visible. Ask your doctor which stop-smoking method is best for you.

Massage the Dimpled Zone

Take a few extra minutes every day to give these spots a firm rubdown.Try it in the shower or when you apply lotion. Massage improves blood flow and gets rid of excess fluid, which may make dimples less noticeable for a while.

Step Out in Support Stockings

Modern support hose don’t look like those thick, saggy things your granny wore. If you wear them often, your skin should look smoother because they help prevent cellulite from storing fluid. Your doctor or pharmacist can help you choose the right grade. The catch: It could take a year or two!

Single Treatment Success

Cellfina, another FDA-approved treatment, promises to reduce cellulite in a single session. Your doctor will numb the area then insert a needle-sized device in your skin. They’ll slice through the cellulite-causing bands under your skin that cause the lumps and bumps.  The changes should last about 2 years. Cellfina doesn’t work if you have loose skin or so-called “orange peel” cellulite.

Cellulaze Shows Promise

This FDA-approved surgery zaps cellulite at the source. The doctor slips a laser under your skin to shrink fat cells, cut the tough bands that cause bumps, and thicken your skin. Results should last a year or more, but the long-term effects are unknown. Make sure you go to a board-certified cosmetic surgeon for this procedure. It may not work well if you’re very heavy or have severe cellulite. Ask your doctor for guidance.

 

-Webmd

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