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Q: Does massage help cellulite?
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Q: Does massage help cellulite?
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Brian D.  Zelickson
M.D.
Edina, MN

One treatment involving massage, known as Endermologie, has shown some results for temporarily reducing the appearance of cellulite. A number of treatments also incorporate massage, such as Velashape.
 
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Q: Is there a cure for cellulite?
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Roy G.  Geronemus
M.D.
New York, NY
No, currently there is no permanent cure for cellulite. This is still one of those dermatologic conditions we improve rather than remove. There are treatments available that treat cellulite temporarily, however.
 
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Q: When is cellulite most likely to develop?
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Eric F.  Bernstein
M.D.
Ardmore, PA

It may develop in your teens or later, it will depend on your genes. That said, over 85% of women will have cellulite before the age of 40. For more on cellulite, visit What is Cellulite
 
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Q: Who should I go to for cellulite treatment?
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Eric F.  Bernstein
M.D.
Ardmore, PA
Selecting the right doctor for treating cellulite is the most important part of your treatment. A skin care expert is the preferable choice, someone who will honestly evaluate you and give you the correct information about treatment options. You should know nothing will totally cure your cellulite and be aware of the risk/reward trade-off involved.
 
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 Velashape Works

I love Velashape. I did ten sessions before last summer and ...[more]
Las Vegas, NV Oct 25, 2011

 Much more refreshed,

I've always been told I had great skin and looked younger th...[more]
Anchorage, AK Sep 22, 2011

 Total body Lipo- stomach, love handles, inner/outer thighs

My doc did the procedure in his office which was half the mo...[more]
Newark, DE Jul 27, 2011
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