Modern anti-cellulite treatments

As we grow more technologically advanced, the way in which we try to treat certain conditions evolves. This is certainly true when it comes to the quest to get rid of cellulite.

For many women who want to feel they are effecting a more permanent anti-cellulite treatment and reduction solution, the new age methodologies appear to be the miracle they need to eradicate cellulite for good.

Unfortunately, many of these high tech cellulite treatments are not only expensive, they are temporary.

Cellulite treatments pros and cons

Below are benefits and drawbacks of a few popular anti cellulite treatments.

Mesotherapy and Lipodissolve

Mesotherapy, which is similar to lipodissolve, is when a solution is injected into the cellulite to break up the fatty deposits and get rid of it. Mesotherapy may be a bit more effective than lipo dissolve in treating cellulite however, for a number of reasons.

• Benefits: Mesotherapy will get rid of cellulite; lipo dissolve can eradicate deep layers of fat.
• Drawbacks: The solutions within each injection can vary from doctor to doctor and can be filled with anything. Also, the shots are not FDA regulated and there are risks of serious allergic reactions.
• Cost: a total of $4,000 for 10 treatments at $400 each.

Liposuction

Many women turn to liposuction to get rid of cellulite. This age old process of fat removal would seem to be an appropriate quick fix, but is it really effective?

• Benefit: deep fat tissues are often removed quickly.
• Drawbacks: cellulite is fat that is trapped at the skins surface; therefore liposuction is not effective in removing cellulite.
• Cost: $2,000 to $5,000.

Massage and endermologie

A spa therapist or masseuse can combine deep tissue massage with a machine called endermologie (a device fitted with rollers that roll over the cellulite and breaks it up). In theory, the trapped fat is able to escape the connective tissue that is holding it hostage and is flushed away from the system.

• Benefits: endermologie does work get rid of some of the appearance of cellulite; however, this is due to the fact that the skin is plumped up by the process.
• Drawback: 14-28 initial 45 minute sessions are necessary, followed by monthly maintenance treatments. (The effects of this treatment are temporary). Depending on the practitioner and your location, session run $75 to $350 dollars each.
• Cost: at $100/session, you are looking at spending $1,400 to $2,800 before maintenance treatments.

Laser Therapy

When it comes to contemporary cosmetic enhancement, lasers have gained a lot of ground. They can also be used to get rid of cellulite according to the experts in the field.

• Benefits: can improve the appearance of cellulite by up to 83 percent depending on the laser and the procedure.
• Drawback: typically, 10 to 15 treatments are needed and the results are temporary.
• Cost: Plan on spending around $1,500 in total.

Alternatives to expensive cellulite treatments

Oddly enough, almost all of these methods, even laser therapy, utilize cellulite cream in conjunction with the treatment. Also, something you have to consider is that despite the high price tag, the above methods are not permanent .

This could mean that the best cellulite creams are effective as anti-cellulite treatments, just perhaps not as fast. In the end, it would seems that a cellulite cream is a great option to investigate if you don't have thousands of dollars or want to get rid of cellulite in the comfort of your own home.