Treatment: Weight Loss

If cellulite is caused by fatty deposits, it makes sense that losing weight would be a good strategy. In fact, in a small 2006 study, the appearance of cellulite improved for 17 women enrolled in medically supervised weight loss programs. (The average weight loss was 30 pounds.) However, for nine women, the cellulite actually appeared to worsen, especially if the skin was looser after they lost weight.