Cellulite treatment. A woman's legs with electro- therapy electrodes (pink) fitted in straps for the treatment of cellulite. These electrode devices send low power electrical discharges through the area being treated; this is claimed to burn off fat deposits by stimulating cellular activity, improving circulation and expelling waste fat through increased metabolism. Cellulite is a term for subcutaneous deposits of fat, commonly occurring in women and causing skin puckering. It has become a major target for the beauty industry. Several other techniques to eliminate cellulite are available including liposuction and the use of liposome creams.