Cellulite Treatment - Dimples Aren't Cute After Awhile

Have you got dimpled skin in places that just aren't cute? How many times have you wished you could put on a bathing suit like when you were young? Oh, for those days again. If you're dreaming of days gone by, you're not alone, especially if you're a woman. Statistically, "90% of women are affected by cellulite." If you are one of them, you can stop dreaming and start swimming! Cellulite treatment is a reality, and it can help you. At the end of this article, I will tell you the best ways to rid yourself of it.

The older you get, the harder the struggle against this nasty-looking dimpled area becomes. You exercise hard and diet till you can't stand one more carton of cottage cheese because it reminds you of what your thighs look like. But don't be so quick to judge these two longstanding lifestyles.

First, let's discuss some facts:

The cause can be heredity, skin thickness or whether you're a male or female (it's more common in women).

How much body fat you have and where it is.

Age can be a big contributing factor.

It isn't choosy who it victimizes and can affect people everywhere on the planet.

It can't effectively be treated with hormone therapy.

Now let's look at the pros and cons of some actual cellulite treatments already on the market:

Creams with chemicals that are designed to break down fat. These have not proven 100% effective because they don't remain on the skin long enough to work in a concentrated manner.

Dietary supplements. They have not been proven to be effective due to their non-FDA standards which prevent their testing and because it's just too hard to evaluate if the ingredients actually do what they claim. They could just be money washed down the drain - your throat!

Massage therapy. Some treatments are FDA approved but the results after treatment seem to be only temporary and the cellulite treatment needs to be repeated. The overall benefit is that it does make you feel good!

Laser or light therapy. FDA approved but temporary and very expensive due to multiple treatments which are necessary for maintenance.

Special Diets. Proponents claim that a certain combination of foods will reduce inflammation and improve circulation in affected areas by diminishing it. The FDA has not given its approval of these diets.

When considering any of these procedures, be careful. That's the best advice I can give you. Don't look for a "quick fix" because those remedies usually aren't the best ones.

The conclusion you should draw from all of this about the most effective cellulite treatment is the same advice your wise mother always gave you - eat a balanced, healthy diet and keep your muscles toned by a regular exercise program. Consistency in these two areas will get you back into your bathing suit and soaking up some rays.