How To Get Rid Of Cellulite

Acoustic Wave Therapy

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Acoustic wave therapy is a non-invasive and effective treatment used to treat cellulite, kidney stones, and joint inflammation. It works by using acoustic wave or pressure wave energy to concentrate on the fibrous connective tissue bands that cause cellulite. This process also triggers neovascularization or the formation of new blood vessels. This effectively increases blood flow and circulation to the area. Acoustic wave therapy works best when it is done one to two times each week for a span of six to eight weeks. The treatment is administered with a probe and special gel applied to the area, and each treatment usually lasts between fifteen and thirty minutes. No injections are needed and no anesthesia is used. Patients can return to their normal daily activities immediately following the treatment. Because this procedure is non-surgical, non-invasive, and has no downtime, patients tend to tolerate acoustic wave therapy better than other methods of cellulite reduction treatments.

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Topical Caffeine Creams

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Topical caffeine creams are skin care products that contain concentrated levels of caffeine. Caffeine creams are used to treat cellulite, under-eye puffiness, and fat. Caffeine cream works by dehydrating the cells of the targeted area. When it is applied several times per day, every day, it causes fat cells to shrink and results in cells pushing away water. Caffeine creams also reduce the presence of inflammation by constricting small blood vessels that become dilated as an inflammatory response. Essentially, when the caffeine in the cream or lotion removes moisture from the skin, the skin becomes firmer as long as the product is being used. While this is by far the most convenient and usually the most cost-effective way to improve the appearance of cellulite, it does have its drawbacks. Caffeine creams effectively reduce the appearance of cellulite as long as they are used consistently and continuously. Once the use of the caffeine cream is ceased, the cellulite will most likely return, as the cells of the area are no longer under the effects of a diuretic.

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