(HealthNewsDigest.com) - "Cottage cheese thighs" are not part of the body image most people would like to project. Cellulite is the protrusion of subcutaneous (lower level) fat and fiber that presents itself in the form of unattractive dimples in the skin. The skin appears bumpy, much like cottage cheese or an orange peel. Unfortunately, cellulite is very common and very difficult to get rid of.

The fact is, nearly 98% of women have cellulite. Even those who are very thin and exercise regularly can see dimpled skin in their buttocks, thighs, back of the legs, and abdomen. While weight gain can increase the development of cellulite, it is not the leading cause. Hormones and genetics are the main culprits, but smoking and standing or sitting for long periods of time can also affect cellulite appearance.

There is a huge market out there of creams and techniques that claim to make cellulite disappear, the majority of which fail to live up to their statements. Topical creams will do little to nothing to minimize cellulite and typical laser treatments require several visits for a procedure that will only minimize the dimples. The newest and most highly regarded cellulite treatment yet is Cellulaze by Cynosure.

Cellulaze works below the surface, thickening the skin and increasing elasticity for a smooth appearance. The ability for this invasive procedure to work internally to target the fat and fibers directly is what makes it so much more effective than other methods. Only one treatment is needed for long lasting results. Cellulaze has a high success rate with effects that have been shown to last for a year.

Local anesthesia or numbing solutions are applied to the site and two very small, pen tip-sized incisions are made. The Cellulaze laser is fed through a tube placed in the incision site. A SideLight laser will work to do three things. First the laser will target and smooth out the pockets of fat deposits. Then the laser relaxes the fibers. Thirdly, the energy stimulates collagen production, increasing elasticity of the skin, and fat that has been liquefied in the process is pushed out.

Recovery after Cellulaze is fairly quick, with most patients resuming normal daily activities within 1 to 2 days. Strenuous activity should continue to be avoided for 1 to 2 weeks. A compression garment is typically worn during that week. After three weeks patients will continue to see the almost magical results of the procedure increase over the coming months as the cellulite fades away.

Cellulaze anti-cellulite treatment is available at Sanctuary Medical Center in Boca Raton, Florida. Contact Sanctuary today at 561-886-0974 or visit them online at http://www.cellulazecelluliteremoval.com.

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