Tools for Fighting Cellulite

Lola Inez
Tools for fighting cellulite are needed for both men and women. When cellulite first appears one's response may be one of denial until the dimpled surface continues to spread. There are several for fighting cellulite that are on the market today all having their individual pros and cons.

There are several new approaches in the battle against dimpled thighs. The techniques reviewed in the article are just a few of the tools for fighting cellulite. The newest tools towards fighting cellulite include mechanical massage, fat-melting injections, VelaSmooth, Cold-Laser Massage, Laser Toning and other techniques to name a few.

Laser Toning is a popular choice among the tools for fighting cellulite. Performed with a device called the Galaxy, physicians basically tighten the skin and promote a wound response that creates new collagen.

Fat Melting Injects is another of the current tools for fighting cellulite was once used worldwide. The procedure called Mesotherapy generally used in the thigh and under eye areas was used to dissolve plaque in the arteries before showing up on the plastic surgery scene. The procedure is no longer recommended due to side effects.

Another of the very interesting tools for fighting cellulite is called Velasmooth, which comes in the form of a handheld device, which basically provides the effect of softening and rearranging the fat particles. The other feature to this procedure is that the effects of the procedure actually stretch out the strands that cause the dimpling visible in cellulite.

Mechanical Massage is another of the current tools for fighting cellulite. In this procedure the handheld device called the Cellu M6 Keymodule made by Endermologie performs a rolling and squeezing sensation on the skin designed to increase lymphatic flow and blood. The results should be a stretching out of the dimpled causing fibrous cords.

Another one of the tips for fighting cellulite is a procedure called Cold-laser massage that is advertised to provide a temporary solution to a cellulite problem. The premise is somewhat the same as other products in that the device uses a suction procedure to increase lymphatic drainage, which ultimately promotes collagen production, which is key in tightening skin.

Others tools for fighting cellulite include surgical procedures, which include filling in the indentations with a material called Sculptra. This procedure is done with needles where the skin is injected and puffed up with Sculptra. Other surgical procedures include liposuction, which is probably the most serious of all the procedures as all surgeries have risks. In this procedure the fibrous cords are but and a filler is injected to discourage regrowth.

All of the above mentioned tools for fighting cellulite should be weighed heavily prior to proceeding. Do your research and speak with a qualified physician.

Published by Lola Inez

Lola is a freelance writer, world traveler and explorer, and a dedicated yogi.  View profile

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  • Fabletoo4/28/2008

    Interesting article - I think many women need these services, I know I do LOL.

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