Cellulite is no ordinary fat. The dimpled look that it gives on the thighs, buttocks and hips is due to the lumpy layer of fat that exists at the deepest layer of skin. Cellulite occurs more often in women because they have a higher fat content than men and thinner skin.

Even though cellulite can be troublesome, there are many treatment methods around that can help you lose cellulite and reduce its appearance. The number one thing that you can do to eliminate the condition is eat more healthy foods and start exercising.

Diet and exercise is only half the battle, however. For a really effective cellulite treatment you should start using one or more of the other methods that focus directly on the fat itself. The most popular of these treatments is to use a good cellulite cream which has ingredients that are anti-cellulite. This can include natural products such as theophylline, caffeine and seaweed.

Many experts recommend that the cellulite cream should be massaged into the skin and fat. This aids the fat removal process and also helps to soften the skin and fat in order to smooth out the dimpled skin. One thing you should know about cellulite creams and massage is that you will need to continue to treat the areas for the results to last.

Your day spa may offer you a massage treatment known as Endermologie. Simply, a machine is used to suck and vacuum the skin in order to massage it and increase circulation. Many people believe that this treatment can make their skin look better and soften the fat underneath. Just like hand massaging, you will need a number of treatments and will need to continue over the longer term to maintain the results.

Another type of cellulite treatment that you day spa may offer you is Mesotherapy. With this invasive treatment, the beauty technician injections a liquid of supplements and homeopathic medication into the fat. This solution is thought to have anti-cellulite properties to help the body flush out the toxins and reduce the dimples.

An option that many natural health experts push is the use of vitamins and herbs to treat the condition and remove toxins from the body. It is best speak to an natural health practitioner about which herbs you should be using. Otherwise you may end up using the wrong herbs which can mean they will have no effect or at worst, make you sick.

The final treatment available to you is a surgical one - liposuction. With this plastic surgery procedure a slit is made into the skin and the fat is sucked out using a vacuum. As this is a invasive procedure there is a higher risk of complications.