If you are thinking of undergoing a treatment to get rid of cellulite, you will know that is a large range on offer. Depending on which one you choose, the treatment will be conducted by a cosmetic surgeon, RN, dermatologist or health assistant. As with any medical procedure, you should seek out a qualified health professional who has extensive experience in cellulite reduction.
Here is a brief outline on the most popular cellulite treatments:
Massage – gently massaging the skin and fat can help smooth out the lumps and bumps. You can conduct the massage yourself, have it done by a professional massage therapist, use an at home cellulite massage or undergo a machine based massager at a clinic like Endermologie.
Body Wraps – are conducted in a beauty spa environment and involves having fabric strips dipped in anti-cellulite lotion wrapped around your legs and thighs. This reduces fluid retention and helps smooth out the cellulite.
Cosmetic surgery – is the most drastic method for cellulite removal but can result in excellent results. The best method currently available is called RejuSkin and the technique involves a surgeon severing the connective tissues under the skin and transplanting fat to the affected areas.
Some things you need to think about when deciding on a treatment are:
- What is the health professional’s education and training, and how often do they conduct the treatment?
- Ask to see photographs of patients before and after.
- Obtain information on how many sessions are needed to achieve appropriate results and how many to maintain these results.
- Get detailed advice about the possible complications and side effects of the treatment.
- Ask about any individual variation in terms of results and whether you are a suitable candidate for the treatment.
- If you are undergoing surgery for cellulite, ask about how long a recovery period you will need.
These tips will help you choose the right treatment and health professional.
