Excess weight, fat, loose skin and aging all are factors that increase the appearance of cellulite, but the fact is for most women no matter what you do will probably develop cellulite over time.

  Do not lose hope though ladies! Dermatologists believe that there are effective treatments out there to help combat and diminish cellulite. Cellulite is delightfully categorized into four groupings including:

- Stage 0 when the skins surface is not altered.
- Stage 1 when the skin is smooth while standing or lying down, but some cellulite appears when skin is pinched.
- Stage 2 when skin appears dimpled without any pinching or manipulation
- Stage 3 when the skin appears both dimpled and raised in some areas.

For many of us women worldwide, reading information like that does not help, so we ask over and over, what can we do about it? Understand your degree of cellulite as listed above and browse treatment options. For instance at stage 1 topical creams containing caffeine or theophylline may work most effectively for your needs. During stage 2 if you are bothered by the appearance of your cellulite consider a non-invasive treatment approved by the FDA done by a professional. Some of those treatments include:

- Endermologie which uses a variation of rollers and suction to help smooth dimpled problem areas.
- VelaSmooth, which uses a combination of radio frequencies, infrared light and tissue manipulation to smooth out the skin.

Dermatologists have also investigated the effectiveness of minimally invasive dermal stimulators for treating cellulite. This treatment works by thickening the skin in dimpled areas causing cellulite to appear less noticeable. Stage 3 may take some surgical intervention if you are not comfortable with your cellulite. This option is typically only used on cellulite cases where fat cells bulge around connective tissue, the physician breaks up the connective tissue, allowing even distribution of fat.

The best option for those wishing to eliminate cellulite is through exercise! It is the most affordable, appropriate and traditional approach. Cardiovascular workouts and weight training will help smooth your skin naturally and reduce your overall body fat percentage.

Julie Riggs MED RD LD

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