 Considering
that cellulite appears in 90% of all women,
it is an all-too-familiar phenomenon. There
are plenty of products and techniques available
to treat cellulite, but knowing the underlying
cause will help you make an informed choice.
Cellulite is the appearance
of dimpling or an orange-peel skin texture
caused by fat stores. At one time, obesity
was believed to be the culprit. Since cellulite
appears in under, normal and over weight people
alike, we know this is not the case. Cellulite
is more common in women than men. Women, by
nature, have greater fat stores, making them
more prone to cellulite. It most often appears
in the thigh, abdomen and buttock area; places
where the female anatomy normally carries
higher concentrations of fat.
Cellulite occurs in the
layers of fat below the skin. There are three
fat layers, and cellulite forms in the upper,
or subcutaneous, section. This layer contains
a net-like connective tissue that joins muscle
and skin. Within the connective tissue are
chambers for fat storage. These pockets vary
in size and shape between men and women; also
contributing to the difference in cellulite
occurrence. Pockets in women are large vertical
chambers with greater storage capacity.
Cellulite forms when the
connective tissue below the skin becomes damaged
by poor blood and lymph circulation. This
weakening pulls down upon the tissue fibers,
contorting the fat chambers. The bulging fat
stores press upward against the skin layers,
creating a dimpled appearance.
There are many contributing
factors to the appearance of cellulite, thankfully
some within our control. Hormonal fluctuations
can worsen the occurrence, but do not cause
it. Similarly, lifestyle choices may worsen
or improve the condition, but also neither
cause nor fully cures it. As skin ages, the
connective tissue loosens making the appearance
of cellulite more pronounced. Maintaining
the health of your skin, then, is your best
defense. Ironically, liposuction, the removal
of fat by surgical procedure, may worsen the
appearance of cellulite. The absence of the
cushioning fat layer makes the upper layer
more prominent. Keeping physically active,
maintaining a balanced diet including adequate
fluid intake ensures your health, keeps your
body and skin fit, and can minimize the appearance
of cellulite.
Fortunately, relief may
be on the way. New forms of Mesotherapies
are coming into the market that are having
a remarkable effect in the war on cellulite.
One of these miracle-cures, Liposolve, dissolves
fat cells anywhere in the body without surgery.
But be carefull, many doctors and even medical
chain-stores are trying to jump on the bandwagon
and are offering treatments administered by
nurses or other providers. Be sure that you
choose a provider that is experienced in these
treatments and specializes in non-surgical
cosmetic medicine.
Cellulite is a normal occurrence in the body.
While it may be impossible to completely remove
it, there are many options and choices to
minimize its appearance. Controlling cellulite
is a matter of managing your health.
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