In order to get rid of the condition you first need to know what cellulite is and what its causes are.

Cellulite first starts underneath the skin where a panel of fat cells are positioned in a honeycomb like fashion. Due to such factors as age, smoking, poor eating habits and sun damage, the fibrous tissues that keep the cells intact begins to breakdown and the fat bulges upwards. It is these bulging fat cells that cause the dimples and dents on the skin above.

As far as treatment options go, there are a number of options. The most commonly recommended home treatment is cellulite cream. These creams are specially compounded with ingredients that are known to improve the appearance of the skin and to stimulate the removal of fat at the subcutaneous level. The best cellulite creams include ingredients like seaweed and caffeine.

More effective treatments are reserved for trained professionals at day spas and beauticians. These treatments utilize machines that are specially made to treat cellulite. A new machine that has only just been released is the Tri-Active. This machine uses the dual effect of laser and suction to improve how the skin appears and to stimulate the drainage of the liquid that has built up inside the fat pockets.

Velasmooth is another machine that combines both radio waves and laser. The radio waves penetrate deep into the skin to target the fat cells underneath the skin and the cellulite cause. Simultaneously, the laser causes the production of collagen on the surface of the skin to improve its look.

Treating cellulite can be a costly business. One session on a Velasmooth or Tri-Active machine can be priced at over $100 and you will require return visits for several weeks. Similarly, the more expensive cellulite creams can be priced at over $250 for three months supply.