Fashion + Beauty

I know many experts claim you can't do much about cellulite--that it's just a sad genetic side effect. I beg to differ. My thighs are dimple-prone, but when I exercise at least 4 times/week, they get much smoother. Plus, I've tried cellulite creams that, when applied twice daily on a regular basis, do make a noticeable (though temporary) difference. Therefore, I was hopeful about Lipomassage, a new form of roller-massage that claims to break apart the fat that causes those evil little dents (it's a new form of Endermologie). Here are some tidbits from the experience, though my thoughts on the final results will have to wait until I do a bunch more sessions (you gotta do 30-minute sessions twice a week for at least six weeks--and I'm a time-commitment-phobe! we'll see how it goes...).

- Upon entering a small room that sort of resembled my dentist's office, I was handed what appeared to be a pair of white pantyhose. "Put this on," the technician instructed. Turns out it was actually a neck-to-ankles bodystocking situation (it protects the skin from the intense rollers of the massage mechanism). Umm...okay...

- Upon attempting to squeeze myself into the bodystocking, I promptly tore it in several places. But I had to wriggle my way in anyway, or just be awkwardly standing there naked when the technician returned.

- Lipomassage is painful in the same way getting a tattoo is--you can take it, but it's intense enough to make you wonder what the heck you're doing voluntarily laying there.

- If you choose to get Lipomassage, do not attempt to make conversation with the technician. It will only get increasingly awkward as she continues to knead your flab with her machine, and as sweat begins to seep through your bodystocking due to the nagging discomfort.

- My outer thighs were tender for days, as if bruised. This satisfied me, since the pain (perversely) convinced me that the procedure worked.

I'll let you know how my next sessions go--but FYI, I also started doing Pilates and judging by how sore I am, I have a feeling that's going to be a MUCH more effective thigh slimmer anyway.

What crazy things have you tried in order to beat cellulite? Any luck?

--Petra
--image via www.lipomassage.com

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