Thursday, May 7, 2009

Are Cellulite Massagers For You?

By El Bilson

Cellulite reduction through cellulite massagers, surgeries, and other methods has become popular lately. There is a great desire among many people to get rid of cellulite even though this skin disorder rarely leads to serious health problems. Women mostly find cellulite in their hips, butt and thighs. Cellulite is often associated with obesity despite the fact that even thinner people may get it.

As with many products, consumers are looking for cellulite treatments that are simple and affordable. It is hard for any one product to get you the results you desire. This is due to the fact that cellulite is a complicated problem with many factors. Along with scientific advancements and discoveries regarding the nature of cellulite, new and better products are being developed that can give you the results you seek.

One of the new products to hit the market is the cellulite massager. Many women prefer this treatment over other cellulite treatments because it is easy to use and noninvasive. The results start to become visible after a week of use.

Understanding how cellulite forms under the skin can help you understand why the cellulite massager can work for you. Cellulite is the dimpled appearance of the skin in fatty parts of the body, especially the thighs, hips, butt and stomach. Inflexible strands of connective tissue run deep down from the skin to the muscle planes keep the skin in place. As the person gains weight, fat cells continues to expand and bulge outward. This causes the skin of the affected area to become irregular and dimpled. For many women, cellulite can be a real challenge to get rid of.

So how exactly does the cellulite massager work?

Most of us have heard of a massage as a way to relax and unwind. You may have also used massage techniques to loosen tight muscles. Massages have been used for their relaxing effects and health benefits since ancient times. A massage can help improve your circulation and help drain fluid from the lymph nodes. The heat generated through massages goes to the subcutaneous tissues beneath the skin. This causes movements among fat depots which are otherwise stagnant.

To improve the effects of massage therapy in the reduction of cellulite, the massage is often done with vacuum therapy. Endermologie is a popular vacuum treatment that also combines massage techniques. The vacuum causes the skin and connective tissues to stretch, which causes the skin to appear firmer and smoother. Also, toxins and fluids that get caught in the fat cells are released. Another process used involves heat energy in the form of radiofrequency waves and infrared rays. This process is known as Vela Smooth and it is quickly becoming one of the most popular cellulite treatments around.

Cellulite massagers only reduce the appearance of cellulite - the massagers will not get rid of the fat itself. A cellulite massage needs to be done on a regular basis in order to see good results. Using a cellulite cream during the massage can also lead to better results. The massage should be coupled with proper diet and exercise to extend the effects of the massage and to promote better health. A healthy lifestyle will help reduce cellulite under the skin.

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