Lymphatic drainage massage and dry cupping are good choices for smoothing cellulite. You'll see the best results from regular treatments, which sounds like a good excuse to make massage part of your self-care routine.
Massage can also help to enhance muscle tone in the affected area. This can help to reduce the appearance of cellulite and improve overall body shape.
Both lymphatic drainage and Miracle Sculpt are gentle massages that yield amazing results in reducing swelling and improving the appearance of cellulite. You can have these massages as frequently as every other day in order to maximize results and speed up the process of liquid drainage.
On a recent episode of Keeping Up With Kardashians, Khloe was filmed zapping her cellulite with FORMA, a pain-free radio frequency treatment that smoothed her bum for better bump-free bathing suit selfies.
Short term improvements in appearance
Once off massages can do things like help remove fluids that can temporarily improve the appearance of cellulite. However, they will be of no long term benefit.
Anti-cellulite massages for the thigh area
Knead your thigh with both hands (squeeze, pinch, pat) on its entire surface. Start from your knee and move upwards, towards the groin. Massage 2. Close your fists and punch your thighs, starting at your knee and moving upwards.
Cupping is also known to ease the fascia connecting the skin and muscle. In this way, fluid build-up is reduced and the skin develops a more cellulite-free healthy appearance.
Research has proven that the vibrations caused by a massage gun can increase blood flow and, in turn, reduce cellulite.
Optimally, Seguin recommends lymphatic massage three times a week for three to four weeks, then twice a week until you start seeing strong improvement, then once a week, and then monthly for maintenance.
Yes vibration can can help with cellulite. Clinical trials show that vibration can not only improve the appearance of cellulite, but can also reduce the measurement of affected areas such as buttocks and thighs.
Losing weight and strengthening the muscles in the legs, buttocks and abdomen may make cellulite less noticeable in those areas, but it won't go away altogether. That is because once a fat cell develops, it is yours for life.
Acupuncture improves circulation and skin tone, and helps the body to flush retained fluid that intensifies cellulite's appearance. It can also help to smooth fat pockets and nourish connective tissue, address the underlying causes of cellulite and improving the texture of skin long term.
Saunas and steam rooms are both effective for cellulite because they help reduce fat and open your skin's pores. People often develop cellulite because fat, water, and toxins collect in their skin's subcutaneous layer. The heat in a sauna helps remove toxins from your body's fat tissues, including those with cellulite.
Photoshop and body make-up
Most celebrities retouch / photoshop their cellulite. The fact is that even paparazzi pictures are retouched (contrary to popular belief, the paparazzo-celebrity relationship it's a two-way relationship). Many also use body makeup to cover cellulite in official shots.
Swedish massage is just too light to have even a half-decent effect on cellulite. Swedish massage is: great for mental relaxation for some people (and highly irritating for people who like deeper massage) kinda helpful for muscular relaxation (kinda)
Generally, booking twice-weekly sessions for at least six weeks will significantly reduce the appearance of cellulite. Basic Swedish massage typically works, but you might have better results with deep-tissue or lymphatic massage.