Do you work out and eat healthy but still have stubborn saddlebags? Unfortunately you may be genetically predisposed to fat in certain areas, but you don’t have to live with it forever.
Say Goodbye to Thunder Thighs
CoolSculpting, a noninvasive procedure that permanently destroys fat using a cooling technology, has a new applicator, CoolSmooth, that was made to specifically target the outer thighs and saddlebags. “Because these areas have typically been difficult to treat, the device was designed with a flat surface to easily conform to the body,” says Independence, OH, plastic surgeon Nicholas R. Husni, MD. “A protective gel pad covers the skin and the applicator lays on top of it, chilling the area to freeze and eliminate unwanted fat cells. It takes two hours to treat each saddlebag area, and many patients see great results after just one session.”
The Slimming Supplement
The perfect complement to your daily exercise, try a shape-enhancing supplement that boosts your fat-burning ability to help you slim down faster. Hum Nutrition Skinny Bird, $40, humnutrition.com
The Skin Smoother
Incorporate a circulation-stimulating lotion with caffeine to help tighten and smooth out dimpled areas. Mio Shrink to Fit, $56, mioskincare.com
The Toning Treatment
Saddlebags are key areas for cellulite, so they need extra TLC. Try a targeted lifting product, such as this one from Natura Bisse. According to the company, this refreshing gel contains pure encapsulated vitamin C that releases throughout the day to provide powerful firming action for a more toned look. Natura Bissé C+C Vitamin Body Lift, $94, naturabisse.com
The Multitasking Scrub
Dull skin can make saddlebags look even worse so make sure you exfoliate. This scrub exfoliates skin with papaya, sea salt and sugar so firming creams can penetrate even deeper. Elemental Herbology Macadamia & Papaya Body Scrub, $72, elementalherbology.com
The Shapewear Staple
Known for its innovative and ultracomfortable designs, Commando’s hip- and thigh-slimming leggings will quickly become your new go-to to instantly enhance your shape. The brand’s high-tech blend of nylon and spandex provides light compression to help streamline your body from the waist down and smooth away unwanted leg bulges. And, unlike traditional shapewear, these are lightweight and breathable, but still keep jiggly areas in place. Commando Control Legging, $68, wearcommando.com
