Cellulite is an unfortunate reality for most women. About eight out of 10 women have this common condition that causes fat to appear as dimpled skin on the thighs, hips and buttocks, according to MayoClinic.com. While cellulite creams and massage techniques promise to rid the body of these unwanted markings, few actually produce noticeable results. Reducing cellulite may be possible with proper diet, exercise and some laser procedures.
Diet
Poor eating habits, fad diets and a lack of proper hydration may contribute to cellulite, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). Eating a nutritious diet that includes plenty of fruits, vegetables and fiber, along with keeping your body well-hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids, may help minimize cellulite.
Exercise
An inactive lifestyle can add to the development of cellulite, according to the National Institutes of Health. Regular exercise encourages your body to build muscle, and helps it maintain skin texture and tone. Strengthening muscles in your legs, thighs and buttocks can improve the appearance of dimpled skin. A good rule of thumb is to get at least 30 minutes of aerobic activity--such as jogging, brisk walking or swimming--at least five days a week.
Keep in mind that you can't completely make cellulite disappear once you have it, no matter how much your exercise or how many pounds you shed, notes the UMMC. Although excess weight can encourage cellulite formation, the condition may still exist in in leaner individuals since everyone some degree of fat just under the surface of the skin.
Keep in mind that you can't completely make cellulite disappear once you have it, no matter how much your exercise or how many pounds you shed, notes the UMMC. Although excess weight can encourage cellulite formation, the condition may still exist in in leaner individuals since everyone some degree of fat just under the surface of the skin.
Laser and Radiofrequency Treatments
Lasers and radiofrequency systems show great potential as remedies for cellulite reduction, according to MayoClinic.com. One system uses a combination of negative tissue massage, radiofrequency and infrared light to treat cellulite. The other procedure delivers tissue massage with diode laser energy to help smooth dimpled skin. A series of treatments performed twice a week is usually necessary. Results can last up to six months.
Don't Smoke
Smoking appears to increase the likelihood of cellulite, according to WomensHealth.gov. It may also accentuate its appearance once you have it. If you smoke, quitting may lower your risk of developing or worsening the condition.
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