It happens to more then half of women yet we still get embarrassed by it. Cellulite, it’s not an un-natural thing, but it’s definitely something that if asked most women would say they’d love to get rid of it. The thing is getting rid of cellulite is almost impossible.

What is Cellulite

I wish it were more glamourous but cellulite is actually the technical word for small pockets of fat that push up against the connective tissues below the skin. Pushing against the connective tissues is what actually causes the dimpled look that we associate with cellulite on the surface.

Since these deposits of fat are below the skins surface and usually on the thighs and buttocks they can’t easily be worked off with exercise and/or diet like fat on the belly can be.

Instead most women opt for using an anti cellulite removal cream or pay for expensive treatments like Endermologie® or Mesotherapy.

Are the Treatments Worth it?

None of the external treatments including cellulite creams can actually get rid of cellulite entirely. There are some products that preach they can burn or melt fat. That just isn’t possible from what I’ve read. Instead these products target the cottage cheese look that dimples leave on the skin.

By modifying how the skin looks and/or feels you can effectively reduce the appearance of cellulite dimples.

Anti cellulite creams achieve this by firming and toning the skin over continuous application. Eventually leaving the skin looking smooth and feeling firm. The cellulite is still below the surface but the fat pushing against the tissue doesn’t cause such drastic impressions any more.

The downfall to creams is they must be continually used if you want to maintain results. While they’re less expensive then most procedures you have done at a clinic it can become tiresome applying lotion twice a day every day.

Actual procedural cellulite treatments like Mesothreapy or Endermologie® also are not permanent fixes to the cellulite issue. How ever they don’t require daily visits. You can usually get by with 1-2 visits a month and often can take a few weeks off once optimal results are achieved.

The downside to these types of cellulite treatments is they’re expensive and there are some side affects associated with them.

At the end of the day it’s a flip of the coin whether you’re better off using a cellulite reducing cream or paying for expensive treatments at a local clinic. I’d opt for trying a cream first, then if you’re not satisfied with the results move towards cellulite treatments.

Be sure you do your research before buying a cellulite cream since not all creams produce the same results. Looking for key ingredients such as caffeine, green tea, retinol A and other Vitamin A derivatives is a good rule of thumb. Also read any testimonials and guarantees given by the manufacturer.

If you can find a good cellulite lotion that offers a refund policy then there is less risk to you when trying their product.