There is a little know technique that bodybuilders are now using for some spot reduction that involves the TOPICAL use of yohimbine hydrochloride (NOT yohimbe bark, or yohimbe root, extract, etc.) and a carrier agent such as ...

a. Organic carriers- aloe vera, while aloe vera gel is effective, the use of pure liquid aloe vera is better and thus recommended. This carrier also hydrates the skin

b. Menthol either diluted (see oil list below) or in a cream base like Aspercreme (1%menthol) or Bengay (16%menthol) (which may itself have some localized effects- aspirin has been shown to inhibit oxidative phosphoralation) salycilic acid (aspirin is also a penetration enhancer). This category includes peppermint (50% l-menthol), wintergreen(50-70%) and spearmint oils(50-70%)- all of which are excellent carriers and penetration enhancers- if using oils be sure to dilute about 8 parts water or aloe vera to 1 part oil.

c. Capsicum- contained in several cream products (the more capiscum the better)- will increase absorption, may have some localized effect on fat burning. This may be too harsh for some- perhaps best diluted and added to other carriers.

e. Pluronic gel- aka phlogel- should only be used in areas with poor blood flow- as it will dramatically increase uptake. This is difficult to obtain and probably not worth the effort as similar results can be obtained cheaper and more easily.

The bulk powder form of yohimbine HCL is relatively inexpensive (as compared to the products like Cutting Gel), you just have to know where to get it.