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Ways to Reduce Cellulite

Cellulite is an area of your body where fatty deposits develop underneath your skin. Cellulite is most commonly found on the backs of your thighs and rear but can develop anywhere on your body where there is fatty tissue. It resembles the look of an orange peel or cottage cheese. While cellulite will never completely disappear, there are ways to reduce its appearance.

  1. Exercise

    • Bringing circulation to the effected areas by exercising is one of the most effective ways to reduce cellulite without performing any medical procedures. If you have cellulite on the backs of your legs, consider bike riding. Bike riding is one of the most intense exercises for your legs, more specifically it works your hamstrings. If you tighten up the muscle, you will tighten up your skin, therefore bringing the amount of cellulite on your legs to a minimum.

    Increase Water Intake; Decrease Caloric Intake

    • In order to make the exercises effective that you are doing to reduce the cellulite, you should also drink more water and eat fewer calories. If you have less fat on your body, from eating fewer calories, the less room cellulite will be given to develop. Water also flushes out toxins from your body, and helps your organs.

    Over the Counter Creams

    • There are many creams available on the market that come in the form of lotions and creams that you can apply directly to the skin. Creams work by firming the skin and increasing elasticity, therefore reducing the appearance of cellulite on the skin. Creams can be an inexpensive way to treat cellulite, but not all creams work the same for everyone, and results are often achieved through trial and error.

    Mesotherapy

    • This technique is not only used to reduce cellulite, but it also aids in weight loss and sagging skin. It involves injecting vitamins and other ingredients directly into the effected skin, and often is only noticed after a few visits. It is not like liposuction and no surgery is involved. This can be a costly procedure, because of the amount of visits required, and on average costs $300-$600 each visit for each area of the body.

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