According to ProFormBodyContouring.com, 80 percent to 90 percent of women have cellulite, which was once one of those things that "never went away." Endermologie---a non-invasive, non-surgical treatment---promises to reduce the appearance of cellulite.

Function

An endermologist, a technician trained in the use of Endermologie equipment, uses a massage machine made up of two rollers. The machine's suction action creates a fold in the skin when rolled over the treated area and, according to CelluliteUSA.com, "stretches the connective tissue," resulting in cellulite reduction.

History

Endermologie started in the 1980s as a non-surgical method to treat scars of burn victims. The victims noticed a reduction in cellulite as well, leading to an expansion of the technique's use.

Fun Fact

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration allows Endermologie clinicians to claim it "temporarily reduces the appearance of cellulite."

Effects

Because of its temporary effect, CelluliteUSA.com says clients may require as many as 28 treatments, once or twice weekly, followed by monthly maintenance visits. As of 2010, each 40-minute treatment---which covers the entire body---typically costs $50 to $70 dollars.

Considerations

Before treatment begins, endermologists suggests patients drink 2 to 3 liters of water a day. Continuing to hydrate properly during the course of treatment helps eliminate the body's waste, according to CelluliteUSA.com.

Source:

TheHealthCareCenter.com: History Behind Endermologie Treatment for Cellulite

CelluliteUSA.com: What is Ender?mologie

InfoPlasticSurgery.com: Endermologie as a Cellulite Reduction Treatment

More Information:

CelluliteUSA.com: Cellulite Reduction

ProFormBodyContouring.com: What is Endermologie?

Spanewbury.com: Questions & Answers