Do you, like me, have a drawer full of sarongs to disguise your less-than-perfect thighs during summer? While they can be a cute fashion statement, we really shouldn't have to rely on them, right?

Luckily, we don't have to. I scouted out advice from the experts -- Howard Murad, M.D., dermatologist, and CEO/founder of Murad, Inc., and Ronald Moy, M.D., UCLA dermasurgeon and professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine -- to get the full scoop on cellulite and stretch marks. So here it is: what causes them, how to prevent them (if you're lucky enough not to have them already), and how to get rid of them. Think of all the space you'll have in your dresser when you can throw out those sarongs …

• Don't just take my word for it, check out TotalBeauty.com readers' experiences with cellulite creams that actually work.

• Can a cream complete rid you of stretch marks? Find out here.

• This is my favorite quick fix for hiding imperfections (besides the sarong).