For decades women and men have been searching for a simple and efficient solution to weight loss and cellulite reduction.

Although we're told year after year the key to a healthy lifestyle is the balance of diet and exercise, we firmly grasp on to a glimmer of hope that advanced technology will eventually take the "work" out of working out. Good news – the day has come! From slimming body wraps to advanced body contouring technology in many shapes and sizes, the best spas in San Diego bring you advanced non-invasive cellulite reduction solutions.

Discover the top ten San Diego spas for cellulite reduction.

Mirabella Mansori – Solana Beach
The signature 90-minute Five Elements treatment is based on energetic essential oils, light therapy and lymphatic drainage to rebalance and replenish the inner energy flow. The wood element balances energy and has a warming effect for circulation and cellulite. Fire helps to regulate blood circulation and creates a calming and cooling effect. Earth is a detoxifying powerful drainage process to combat cellulite and heavy legs and slim down your body. Metal is the fourth process which aids with surface dehydration, puffiness, congestion and dull, lifeless skin. The last element is Water which enhances skin tone and skin suppleness to firm and tone unwanted bumps and bulges.

Pukalani Day Spa – Del Mar
This 50-minute cellulite treatment invites guests to rediscover smooth skin with this combination of advanced paramedical botanical ingredients, including three different anti-cellulite reducing concentrates. This cellulite combating treatment is scientifically formulated to reduce the visible signs of cellulite and stretch marks, while increasing firmness and elasticity, while softening and hydrating the outer layers of the skin to restore a healthy and youthful glow. (Pukalani is now closed - April '09)

The Sanctuary – Ocean Beach
Synergie is the cellulite reduction and weight loss solution featured at The Sanctuary in Ocean Beach. The Synergie vacuum massage physically manipulates the skin's collagen fibers and connective tissue and increases metabolism to the treated area through increased blood circulation in that specific area. The result of this vacuum massage therapy is a tighter, smoother skin texture and a reduced appearance of cellulite. At The Sanctuary, the standard Synergie program consists of a series of twice-weekly sessions for a recommended 8 weeks, followed by monthly visits. Get details here. (pictured left)

Rock Spa – Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Rock Spa has created two gender specialized options to efficiently tame those undesirable lumps and bumps. For women, the 50 or 80 minute Thermofreeze treatment is designed to battle cellulite by massaging essential oils, caffeine, carnitine and other botanical extracts into areas of concern. This invigorating procedure delivers a powerful effect on localized adipose tissue in turn improving skin’s elasticity and firmness. For the men, Rock Spa offers the 50 or 80 minute Shape-It, a detoxifying massage that targets those areas of concern known as love handles. Immediately proceeding is a body wrap formulated with black pepper especially designed to reduce the appearance of adipose in the abdominal and lower back areas.

Spa Violet - Cardiff

Spa Violet is the go-to North County spot for total spa relaxation. Violet features the 50-minute Shrinking Violet treatment for $75. This low-fat, sugar-free shrink-wrap is a modern elixir for fat shrinking and pain relief and is hailed to burn up to 1200 calories in one sitting, improve blood circulation, boost immunity, eliminate toxins and slip you into that little black dress you’ve been admiring. The Shrinking Violet also helps to minimize achy joints, cellulite and cold tootsies. Infrared heat follows the same frequency levels as our own body heat and is safe to use, resulting in a deep-heat penetration not possible with other methods of heating. (pictured left)

Oxygen Medical Spa – Solana Beach
This chic medical spa on centered on the corner of Cedros and Lomas Santa in Solana Beach is definitely on our local beauty radar. Oxygen offers such body contouring options as the Vela Shape and the V-Contour to help regain smooth, sleek curves and tight, firm skin. The Vela Shape treatment is a non-surgical alternative to liposuction that works by combining radio frequency, infrared light, dermal suction and mechanical massage to the skin. The procedure can accomplish size reduction by actually breaking down adipose fatty tissue that is stored in places that dieting can’t reach such as hips, belly area, arms, and derriere.

Evolve Medical Spa – Little Italy
While dimpled skin can be traced to genetics, hormones and lifestyle, the Evolve experts explain that the immediate cause is the accumulation of lipids in the fat cells. Swelling from lipid accumulation exerts pressure on the circulatory system, causing a slowdown both in the intake of nutrients and the drainage of waste products. Poor exchanges lead to a gradual stiffening of the connective tissue, which shortens as it stiffens. The Acoustic Wave Therapy treatment massages skin while exerting pressure on the circulatory system, reducing cellulite, firming your skin and dropping inches off your shape. Patients are treated twice per week for three weeks, with sessions requiring less than a half hour.

Casa Blanca Salon and Spa – Rancho Santa Fe
This semi private full-service salon and spa located in the residential community of Rancho Santa Fe presents patrons with Endermologie, a non-invasive, non-surgical procedure intended to reduce the appearance of cellulite and fatty deposits underneath the skin. This unique whole body approach stimulates your body with deep, soothing motions and reduces the appearance of cellulite can be purchased as a single treatment for $100 or can be bought as a series of 14 for $1190. The Endermologie treatment is an ideal combination with the Green Coffee Cellulite Wrap.

MedAesthetics Spa and Wellness - Chula Vista
This South Bay day spa and wellness centers offers clientele a unique approach to combat cellulite: LipoLite Body Contouring. This non-surgical and non-invasive "liposuction-like" program is designed to shrink down unwanted, localized collections of unwanted fat as well as improve the appearance of cellulite, stretch marks and firm up loose skin. LipoLite is a coordinated series of 8 or more treatments every 2 to 4 weeks and each lasts about 30 to 60 minutes with minimal discomfort. 

Insider Tip: More San Diego med spas and day spas specializing in cellulite reduction treatments are: Spa Violet, Beauty Kliniek, Silhouette Contours and Spa Tiki. Find more tips and trends from the best spas in San Diego in our beauty blog.