Well, with the right approach and some motivation you can dramaticaly reduce your cellulite and start feeling better and more confident, going to the beach and wearing sexier clothes whenever you like.

Below we'll cover how cellulite treatments work, what steps to follow to get rid of cellulite, and what you can do right away to get started.

But, before we get started don't forget to look at the 2009 Cellulite Treatments Review to see what some of the popular cellulite treatments are.

What is Cellulite?

Cellulite is formed when fat deposits under the skin start showing just under the skin surface, giving the upper layer a very dimply or “cottage cheese-like” appearance. 90% of all women have cellulite, and treatments for cellulite range from those you can try at home to those you will need surgery for.

What Causes Cellulite?

Cellulite is caused by a large number of factors. While scientists say that the most important of these are genetics, and hormonal fluctuations, there are also other causes like water retention, unhealthy lifestyle, thinning of the skin, and aging and reduced blood circulation.

Cellulite Creams

There are many ways you can get rid of cellulite. The most commonly used treatment is cellulite creams. Containing doses of retinol, caffeine and other drugs, these increase blood circulation, firm the skin and act as diuretics, all of which can help reduce the appearance of cellulite or camouflage cellulite that already exists.

Cellulite Injections

Another method to get rid of cellulite using drugs is through injections. The same drugs used in the creams and some others like adrenaline, amino acids, and herbal stimulants are injected directly into the cellulite in higher doses than those found in the creams.

Massage

Other treatments to get rid of cellulite include massages that increase blood flow to the area. These usually show some results after a dozen or so treatments, but each treatment costs quite a bit and the whole course can run in the thousands of dollars.

Laser & Surgery

There are also other, expensive, treatments that can help you get rid of cellulite like laser therapy, magnetic therapy, electrical simulation and heat therapy. All of these cost a lot, and have not been proven to show concrete results in trials.

At-Home Solutions

Some cheaper methods for getting rid of cellulite include wearing looser underwear that allows for easy blood circulation, or wearing compression underwear that makes the skin look smoother.

There are also a few ways in which you can reduce cellulite at home. Firstly, by eating a healthy diet and reducing your weight, you can reduce the size of the fat cells which can help make your skin look smoother than it is. It is also theorized that as smoking reduces efficient blood circulation, cutting down or quitting smoking will help reduce cellulite as well.

Exercise can also help firm your thighs and hips and help in camouflaging the cellulite that is already present there.

Another treatment worth trying is drinking caffeine. Caffeine, by virtue of being a diuretic and increasing blood circulation, is already known to be effective in reducing cellulite, which is why it is found as a common ingredient in cellulite creams. If you aren’t a regular coffee drinker, you can start a cup a day habit which might help reduce cellulite.

You can also hide your cellulite by using a fake tan which will give your skin a more even appearance and hide the dimpling and cottage cheese texture.

As you can see, there are numerous ways you can get rid of cellulite, or at least camouflage it. You can choose the ones that fit your lifestyle and budget the best.

If you're interested in commercial products, check out this 2009 Cellulite Treatments Review to see what's popular right now.