How to Get Rid of Cellulite on Your Legs and Thighs For Good

Regardless of shape or size, most of us have cellulite. Thought to affect as many as 90% of adult women, this common complaint, also known as ‘orange peel skin’, causes the skin to appear dimpled and uneven, usually found on the legs, thighs and buttocks.

No wonder the beauty shelves are bulging with creams, lotions and scrubs promising a solution. After all, most of us have it, and although it’s perfectly normal, that doesn’t mean we can’t do something about it. Enter a new era of beauty-tech body treatments for smooth, cellulite-free skin.

What is cellulite?

While most people associate the condition with weight gain, the truth is, fat alone isn’t to blame, cellulite is caused by fat cells pushing through the skin’s fibrous connective tissues (collagen bands that provide structural support and elasticity). This results in a puckered, lumpy surface, and, while fat loss can help, it isn’t quite that simple. 

While genetics and sex determine the likelihood of having cellulite, age and muscle tone influence its visibility, affecting the thickness and structural make-up of the skin and supporting tissue. Fat distribution is also key, explaining why the lower body is particularly prone to it.

How to prevent cellulite on legs, thighs and bum

If you’re wondering how to avoid cellulite on your legs, thighs and bum, the following steps can not only improve its appearance, but also reduce your risk of developing it in the first place.

1. Movement and exercise

A combination of cardio and strength training can help improve cellulite by reducing body fat and building muscle tone, tightening the skin's surface and creating a stronger foundation, making it more difficult for fat cells to bulge through. 

2. Nutrition and hydration

Consuming nutrient-rich foods and maintaining hydration can help reduce cellulite by supporting skin health, fat metabolism, circulation and waste removal. While certain nutrients, including protein, omega-3s and antioxidants, are vital for strengthening the skin and building collagen and elastin, which make up connective tissues, water helps to flush out toxins and reduce fluid retention. 

3. Lymphatic stimulation

By helping to reduce fluid build-up and supporting overall tissue health, lymphatic drainage can help make cellulite less visible. This can be encouraged through massage, using rhythmic strokes and deep tissue stimulation to push fluid towards lymph nodes, as well as dry brushing and exercise, as increased blood flow and muscle contractions naturally pump lymph fluid around the body.

The Best Leg Cellulite Treatments

If you’ve tried to get rid of cellulite naturally and are now seeking a supercharged solution, it might be time to try a more high-tech treatment.

1. Sofwave™

Using ultrasound technology to heat the middle layers of skin, boosting collagen and elastin production, Sofwave™ treatments tighten and thicken the skin, reducing laxity and helping to smooth lumps and bumps.

Both precise and effective, this non-invasive treatment is FDA-cleared for short-term cellulite improvement.

2. BTL Exion®

Combining radiofrequency (RF) technology, which uses controlled heat to stimulate collagen and elastin production within the skin, and microneedling, which creates a series of mechanical injuries on the skin's surface, triggering the body’s natural healing and repair processes, this dual action technique enables RF energy to travel deeper into the skin than traditional RF treatments, for even better results.

By increasing collagen and elastin production, BTL Exion® helps to reinforce connective tissue bands, creating a stronger, more supportive structure, while breaking down the fat cells contained, resulting in a more even skin surface.

3. EmSculpt Neo

EmSculpt Neo uses a combination of RF and High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM®) energy to target cellulite. While RF energy destroys fat cells and boosts collagen and elastin production, HIFEM® contracts and tones muscles, lifting and smoothing the overlying skin and making dimpling less noticeable.

Remember, when it comes to cellulite, it’s all about reducing, not eliminating it completely, and with each treatment working slightly differently, it is always best to consult a trusted aesthetician for personalised advice on which is best suited to your individual needs. So, book a consultation at CurrentBody Skin: The Clinic and start your journey to smoother skin and body-confidence like never before.