Anti-cellulite: To the thighs, go!
Anti-cellulite: methods in the test of our readers
So completely beaten we do not want to give ourselves in the fight against cellulite? even though we know that orange peel is damned stubborn. We have tested different anti-cellulite methods? from our readers. In addition, a medical expert gave each of her methods an assessment of the prospects of success. More objectivity does not work.
Our expert: Dr. med. Tatiana Pavicic
The doctor has a practice in Munich for dermatology and aesthetics and has advised us as a specialist in cellulite therapies on the different test methods of our readers.
The anti-cellulite test
Luciana Schmidt from Röttenbach tested an anti-cellulite massager
The foreign-language correspondent for English and Spanish grew up bilingually, as her mother is Brazilian. Luciana is a big make-up fan, has been making up her hair since the third grade and shows her daily looks in her fashion blog www.luziehtan.de. That she has cellulite, she stated at 18. As long as you can hide them with extravagant outfits, the dents do not bother Luciana.
TEST METHOD: electric massager for the home
This is how it works: The device massages the connective tissue to promote blood circulation and the elimination of toxins. Infrared heat is supposed to support the body fat, warm it up and dissipate it into the metabolism. Effort: The stomach should be massaged for two to three minutes, legs and buttocks for five minutes. The company recommends that you do not massage for more than 15 minutes.
Success factor: Luciana Schmidt tested the electric massager daily for six weeks and especially felt the heavy pressure on the thighs as unpleasant: "I did not want to use it for more than ten minutes." Unfortunately, after several weeks I did not notice any improvement in my cellulite. "
That's what the expert says "A light massage can stimulate blood circulation for a short period of time and, like a kind of exfoliation, refines the complexion, but over the long term, it can not help with cellulite."
Costs: Massager about 80 euros
Christina Altergott from Hamburg tested brush massages
Christina was born in Kazakhstan, still lives with her parents and speaks with them a charming mix of Russian and German words. From April she wants to study Health Science and later work as a health consultant. Her weakness for Pilmeni, Russian dumplings, she encounters in the gym with Spinning and Body Pump, a mix of endurance and strength training.
TEST METHOD: dry brush massage, applied at home
This is how it works: Drive daily with circular motions with a natural hairbrush over the dry skin. Effort: 10 to 15 minutes daily, anytime, anywhere feasible.
Success factor: Christina brushed for four weeks, with little success: "Immediately after the massage, the skin was well supplied with blood and looked firmer, but soon after, everything was the same again, and I think that can be saved."
That's what the expert says "There may be an improvement in the surface of the skin, but it disappears immediately when you stop the massage."
Costs: about 6 euros for a brush
Tatiana Lisitsina from Hamburg tested sound waves
The student is a determined type - and now knows whether the acoustic wave therapy in a clinic leads to the goal smoother skin.
Originally the student Tatiana comes from St. Petersburg. In order not to forget her Russian, she attended a Russian school for many years on Saturday. Determination is her strength - that is how Tatiana concentrates on her studies of business administration, in order to later become "preferably the manager of a large company in the field of logistics, real estate or financial services".
TEST METHOD: acoustic wave therapy in a cosmetic clinic
This is how it works: In pain therapy, it was found that high-energy sound waves have the side effect of smoothing the skin, unevenness is mitigated. Based on this principle one developed a therapy device that generates sound waves that stimulate the metabolism in adipose tissue, The cell membranes become permeable in the short term, and lipolytic enzymes can be better prepared.
Expenditure: One session lasts about 30 minutes, depending on the level of cellulite, six to ten sessions are required every three to four days.
Success factor: Tatiana Lisitsina has lost six inches on her legs: "The treatment is pleasant, like a massage, the skin feels firmer and smoother, the cellulite is almost completely gone."
That's what the expert says "This method helps fight mild to moderate cellulite, and the fat cells that break down are broken down by the lymphatic system.Bumps may develop and the tissue may swell slightly. "Important: Methods such as acoustic wave therapy and ultrasound should only be performed by physicians in specialist clinics - acoustic wave therapy has only been around for about three years, so long-term side effects studies have not yet been done levied.
Costs: per session about 60 to 90 euros
Usi Jenderko from Dortmund tested Endermologie
The trained nurse and future medical student from Dortmund wanted to get rid of their slight orange peel with endermologie.
With tomcat Mausi Usi Jenderko is almost as busy as with her high school diploma: Thanks to wild escapades he is a regular guest at the vet. After training as a nurse she wants to study medicine. She loves to cook with friend Daniel, preferably Sauerbraten. Calories are not of interest.
TEST METHOD: Endermologie in a clinic for aesthetic and plastic surgery
This is how it works: In this procedure, a treatment head rolls over the skin, which sucks a skin fold by negative pressure and forms into a wave. The fabric is so durchgewalkt. The metabolism should be stimulated, the lymphatic system should be stimulated. The treatment takes place while lying, it is a full body suit covered.
Expenditure: The treatment lasts 35 minutes, meaning two to three massages per week, after ten treatments once or twice a month.
Success factor: "I was there two or three times a week for treatment, but the result of taut skin was still felt after days, the cellulite has become less."
That's what the expert says "This kneading massage also can not help permanently against cellulite, it can even be painful and cause bruising, and possibly spider veins can get worse."
Costs: per treatment about 75 euros
