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Many cellulite-reduction treatments have relied on smoke and mirrors rather than hard evidence. But a new option may offer the skeptical some hope: A study conducted at La Jolla Spa MD in California (and presented at January's American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery conference) found that 14 biweekly sessions of Tri-Active a treatment combining Endermologie, the deep suction massage procedure that's FDA-approved for cellulite reduction, with a low-level laser—significantly minimizes the appearance of cellulite. "The laser works with the mechanical effects of Endermologie to help increase circulation in the area as well as enhance skin quality," says dermatologist Sarah Boyce, MD, who worked on the study. Waiting for Tri Active to come to your town? Try the new Healing Garden Spa Theraphy Active Anti-Cellulite Treatment, proven in double-blind studies (the industry standard) to reduce visible dimpling by 46 percent in four weeks. Smoothing agent: Healing Garden Spa Theraphy Active Anti-Cellulite Treatment

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Prescriptives available at prescriptives.com; Clinique available at www.clinique.com. Frederic Fekkai; available at the New York boutique 212-583-3350. Cynosure Tri-Active LaserDermology; available at The Cellulite Endermologie Center in New York, 212-880-6421. The Healing Garden; available at www.healinggarden.com.