Muscle-Stimulation Systems
Muscle-toning systems, including ionithermie, utilize small electrical currents to provide stimulation in an attempt to tighten muscles. Treatments usually take about an hour and are done in a course of ten. There is no evidence that these systems are effective either for reducing cellulite or toning muscles. To increase firmness and tone muscles, strength training with weights, aerobics, and yoga should be the first route to take. In either case, toning muscles may make your body feel better; however, it will have little or no effect on the visible appearance of cellulite.

A Guide to Treatments That Work
Now let's take a look at the nine ways of actually preventing and repairing cellulite. It is important to remember that each method works better in conjunction with the others than as a stand-alone treatment.

Strengthen Blood Vessels/
Increase Blood Flow
You may remember that the first stage of cellulite and stretch marks is invisible to the naked eye. It is the breakdown of blood vessels. Blood vessels are the paths by which all of the nutrients essential for strength and health reach the dermis and the surface skin. While the right nutrients are incredibly important, they do no good unless they can get through to the areas that need them. Without a steady conduit for antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, water, collagen and elastin builders, etc., the skin has no way to attain reinforcements. It eventually loses the battle to cellulite and stretch marks. Utilizing ingredients that promote strong blood vessels is the first step toward smooth skin. Strong, active blood vessels can be attained through certain internal nutrients, ingredients in topical creams, as well as mechanically through methods such as skin brushing.