Cellulite is fat stored just below the surface of the skin. It can appear as dimpled skin on thighs, hips and buttocks. This fat isn't different from fat elsewhere in the body but is more visible because of its location. Most women have cellulite, according to the Mayo Clinic, and even thin people develop it. Although cellulite isn't a health problem, women often think it's unattractive and would like to eliminate it.
Losing Weight
Losing weight may be the most beneficial treatment for cellulite, the Mayo Clinic says, when you accomplish this goal through healthy diet and regular exercise. Even if you can't get rid of all your cellulite, doing exercises that strengthen your leg, thigh and buttock muscles can improve your skin appearance there. Additionally, avoiding the cycle of losing and regaining weight can prevent cellulite development, the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) says.
Healthy Diet
Eating a healthy diet with large amounts of fruits and vegetables can help prevent cellulite, according to the NIH. You also should eat plenty of fiber and stay hydrated with non-alcoholic and non-caffeinated fluids.
Quitting Smoking
If you smoke, quitting can help you fight cellulite, the NIH says. Smoking constricts capillaries and damages the connective tissue under skin, worsening the dimpling effect of cellulite.
Medical Treatments
Radiofrequency treatment is a medical therapy that can decrease cellulite, as explained by the Mayo Clinic. This therapy combines negative tissue massage with the application of radiofrequency and infrared light to the affected areas. Infrared light is electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than radio waves. Another therapy applies laser diode energy, produced by a semiconductor device, in combination with tissue massage. Both systems can reduce cellulite or improve skin appearance for up to six months after a series of treatments.
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