The good news is: There are definitely procedures out there that will help you get rid of stretchmarks and cellulite. Unfortunately, you cant get rid of stretchmarks…for the most part, it's genetic and you will either get them from pregnancy or weight gain…or you won't. In order to treat the marks and cellulite you do have, you can consider a few techniques.

Stretch Marks: Treat them when they're new and/or pink! The fresher the marks are, the easier they are to get rid of. Microderm and laser treatments in conjunction with topical treatments are very effective methods for fading or eliminating your stretch marks. You will need a series of treatments (depending on your situation). Free consultations are available at any good medspa or laser clinic, and they should be able to tell you exactly what you can expect as far as the treatment, # of sessions, results, and cost.

For cellulite, there's a range of treatments from more invasive surgical options such as tumescent liposuction, SmarLipo…or minimally invasive options like Endermologie (massage) or Mesotherapy (saline injections). Another treatment, called VelaSmooth is a laser procedure that is also effective at melting fat deposits. Remember, these treatments are effective for people with excercise resistant fat cells and NOT for people with moderate to extreme weight problems. In other words, this is for toning, not for weight loss. Hope this helps. Check out the link below for more info and for clinics and medspa in your area. Go in for a consultation…it's definitely worth your time!

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Cellulite is caused by the build up of toxins in our bodies. Eliminating these toxins will remove cellulite. This can be done by drinking plenty of water and herbal teas, dry body brushing, leg exercises and applying a cellulite cream.

See http://www.ridofcellulite.org for more info.

I do this and it works great. It gives me a great glow and super smooth skin and keeps cellulte away. I dry brush once every day and then on shower days after my shower I apply a nice natural body lotion or butter. (I use burts bees.)

What is a Dry Brush Exfoliation?

A dry brush exfoliation involves the use of a soft, dry brush to gently brush the skin. It is recommended by holistic practitioners to remove dead skin cells, improve the circulation of blood and lymph, and enhance detoxification through skin. The gentle pressure is also thought to have a calming effect.

How is Dry Brush Exfoliation Done?

The only tool needed is a soft, dry, skin brush, preferably with natural bristles.

Step 1
Stand in the shower with the water off.

Step 2
Starting at your feet, start brushing in small circles towards your heart. Apply very light pressure, avoiding broken skin, skin rashes, or areas where the skin is thin, such as the face or inner thighs.

Step 3
After you've finished both legs, move on to your arms. Brush from your fingertips, again towards your heart.

Step 4
Reach around and brush from your back towards your stomach.

Step 5
When you are finished, begin showering.

Above from: http://altmedicine.about.com/od/homereme…

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Below from: http://www.jashbotanicals.com/articles/s…

The Benefits Of Dry Skin Brushing

• Dry skin brushing helps to shed dead skin cells, which can help improve skin texture and cell renewal.

• Dry skin brushing increases circulation to skin, encouraging your body’s discharge of metabolic wastes, which greatly aids the lymphatic drainage of the entire body. When the body rids itself of toxins, it is able to run more efficiently in all areas.

• Dry skin brushing also helps to tighten the skin because it increases the flow of blood. Increasing the circulation to the skin can also help lessen the appearance of cellulite.

• Dry skin brushing stimulates the lymph canals to drain toxic mucoid matter into the colon, thereby purifying the entire system. This enables the lymph to perform its house-cleaning duties by keeping the blood and other vital tissues detoxified. After several days of dry brushing, you may notice the gelatinous mucoid material in your stools.

• Dry skin brushing helps with muscle tone and more even distribution of fat deposits.

• Dry skin brushing also rejuvenates the nervous system by stimulating nerve endings in the skin.

• Dry skin brushing helps your skin to absorb nutrients by eliminating clogged pores. Healthy, breathing skin contributes to overall body health.

• Individuals who sit at a computer screen all day long will particularly take pleasure in the benefits of skin brushing. People who have inactive lifestyles or jobs usually experience stiff and sore necks and shoulders that reach even into their arms and down their spines and into their lower backs. Increased blood flow begins entering the areas brushed and you will experience an increase in electromagnetic energy that permits you to feel energized and invigorated.

• LADIES—Cellulite is toxic. Cellulite is toxic materials that are accumulated in your body’s fat cells as they are unable to be eliminated. So, rather than liposuction surgery, how about utilizing the “dry skin brushing” techniques coupled with an alkaline diet program and a great exercising routine. It will break down the unwelcome toxic body deposits and send them scurrying out of your body through the elimination channels we discussed above.

This site has some nice, cheap, natural bristle dry brushes.

http://www.fromnaturewithlove.com/scrubs…

I personally like the round ones without a long handle.

Also french clay (used for face masks) is a great may to get rid if cellulite it is used to remove impurities, tighten skin and tone skin.

Just make a paste with water. Apply to area and let dry and rinse.

You can purchase french clay here:

www.mountainrose herbs.com

Hope this helps!!!

Cellulite is caused by a connective tissue disorder. basically it allows the fat cells in women to "stack up" under the dermis while in men they fat cells are distributed evenly. this fat is no different than any other type of fat that the body stored under the dermis. so reducing the body fat will indeed improve the effects of cellulite. the thickness of the skin will also make cellulite more or less prevalent.

reducing the body fat to below average levels is the best way to reduce the effects of cellulite. for young women training at a high level of intensity such as sprinting will increase growth hormone output. GH is the most powerful fat burning substance that the body produces, it also helps to thicken the dermis.

I see thousands of women every year that are over 30 in fitness and bodybuilding competitions that have no cellulite. reducing and/or eliminating the effects can be done if the person wants it bad enough.