Cellulite typically collects in the buttocks and thighs and its appearance can be embarrassing when you want to wear shorts or bathing suits. Vigorous massage can stimulate the circulatory system, and according to the MayoClinic.com there are alternative medicine theories that suggest that this increase in blood flow can flush out excess fluid in areas of the body where cellulite has accumulated, reducing its appearance. Endermologie, or lipomassage, is a mechanical method of creating this vigorous massage but you can mimic the effect with a...
Its appearance often is compared to orange peel or cottage cheese. Frequently attributed to poor circulation, poor diet and improper exercise, cellulite is actually due to a malformation of connective tissue below the skin, the...
This results in lumpy, uneven skin, and it happens in predominantly fatty areas of the body: hips, thighs and buttocks. The condition is permanent, according to the Mayo Clinic, but you can improve its unsightly appearance thro...
The connective tissue that forms this support network between the skin and muscle pulls downwards towards your bones causing small bumps of fat to appear on the surface of the body. Cellulite is difficult to get rid of and many...
Cellulite affects nearly every post-pubescent woman. It is a non-medical term for a condition many women consider unattractive, the lumpy "orange peel" or "cottage cheese" appearance of skin on their thighs, buttocks, abdomens...
Cellulite massage works to reduce unsightly bumps and dimples. Deep-tissue massage for cellulite improves blood flow to the area and softens the fatty tissues underneath the skin. A good massage also helps the lymph system drai...
That's one reason that, to this day, there is no cellulite "cure." Most accepted and safe treatment options focus on healthy lifestyle choices including improving a person's diet, cardiovascular and toning exercises, and weigh...
Some leading experts, like dermatologist Audrey Kunin, M.D., recommend massaging cellulite to redistribute the cells to lessen the puckered and wrinkled appearance of the fat cells on the skin. While you could try just massagin...
