How to: Reduction of Cellulite

Cellulite is a term for the dimpled skin that often appears all over the hips, thighs and lower stomach areas of people, particularly women. The skin appears dimpled and uneven due to lumpy deposits of fat. Although cellulite is not considered to be a harmful medical condition, many people consider it to be unattractive. Several tips can help to decrease the appearance of cellulite.

Instructions

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  Lose weight. The Mayo Clinic states that healthy weight loss, via regular exercise and a nutritious and well-balanced diet (with a lot of fiber, vegetables and fruit) is an effective way to decrease the appearance of cellulite. Getting rid of excess fat and making the muscles of the stomach, thighs and legs stronger can help to tone up the skin and therefore make cellulite less obvious.

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  Eliminate toxins from your body. Cellulite occurs due to toxic accumulation within the body. Water is beneficial for connective tissue repair, which renders cellulite accumulation a much more difficult concept. You can draw out unnecessary toxins by drinking a minimum of eight glasses of water every day. This also helps with weight loss and hydration. Another way to get rid of bodily toxins is to stop smoking and not drink a lot of alcohol.

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  Apply topical creams to affected areas, two times a day. Topical treatments that consist of the active ingredient retinol can help to minimize the appearance of cellulite. The creams aim to eliminate cellulite by promoting the skin's natural firmness and elasticity, while reducing the appearance of bumps and dimples. They do this by drawing out toxins and fluids, as well as encouraging the circulation of cells. According to the Mayo Clinic, cellulite should decrease after about half a year of using topical retinol treatments.

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  Get a massage. Firm and mechanical skin massages are capable of elevating lymphatic drainage as well as blood flow, both of which can lead to cellulite breakdown. These massages also aim to extract fat out of cells. These cellulite massages are called "endermologie" and utilize suction and cylindrical rollers to contact the connective tissue of the skin.

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  Try laser liposuction. Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure that aims to get rid of excess fat deposits. Target cellulite-ridden areas of the body by tightening up and firming sagging skin, and simultaneously getting rid of fat cells via laser.