The Efficiency of Cellulite Treatment Methods

Posted on 29. May, 2009 in Non-Surgical Procedures, Surgical Procedures

Cellulite- we all know what it is and can quickly recognize the unsightly dimpling as soon as it begins.  Approximately 90% of women experience cellulite during their lives, and while many simply choose to tolerate it, a large number of women actively seek both surgical and non-invasive cellulite treatment.

Cellulite is not based on weight, but rather genetics, hormones, and age, and it is still largely a mystery to doctors and scientists.  It affects women considerably more often than men, due to differences in the way fat is stored in the body.  Where men have diagonal pockets, women store their fat in straight, long lines.

There are many treatments and supposed treatments for cellulite.  Liposuction is still a widely popular cellulite treatment, as the procedure removes deposits of fatty tissue.  While no procedure can permanently eliminate cellulite, liposuction can remove fatty deposits that push through collagen layers beneath the skin, greatly reducing the appearance of the hallmark dimples.  Many healthy and even underweight people experience cellulite, however, and it is important to understand that the procedure is not a miracle cure.

Endermologie is a non-surgical procedure that works by applying gentle pressure to stimulate the breakdown of fat and cellulite.  Many sessions are needed, and the procedure ultimately carries roughly the same cost as liposuction, but it is non-invasive and effective.  Again, however, this cellulite treatment is not a permanent cure for cellulite, but can greatly reduce the effects.  The treatment is FDA approved for cellulite reduction.

Subcision is a procedure that has been used for decades to alleviate scarring from acne, but is now being used to treat cellulite.  The procedure works by using a specially designed needle to detach the bonds beneath the skin that cause cellulite.  Because the procedure is still relatively new as a tool for reducing cellulite, the period of effectiveness is not yet known.

Tri-Active Laser Dermology is a very promising procedure that is FDA approved for cellulite reduction.  This cellulite treatment uses a combination of suction, laser pulsation, and cooling to tighten skin, increase blood flow, and increase lymphatic drainage.  It is remarkably effective and safe to use.

Of course, there are also many creams, oils, and lotions purported to relieve cellulite.  Time and again these products are proven ineffective, yet millions of consumers still purchase them in hopes of an easy answer.  With cellulite, there are many causes, few of which can be controlled.  There is no perfect solution and there is no permanent cure, but the methods listed above, save for topical products, are by far the leading contenders in the treatment of cellulite.

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