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What is cellulite? Can we do anything to get rid of it?
Have you ever asked yourself the following: what is cellulite and what can I do to get rid of it? How do I choose among the many treatments and products available on the market? Is there anything that works? If so, this is the perfect page for you! I will provide you with the facts about cellulite and we’ll look at what’s available to banish the foe (information is provided on a separate page that you can reach by clicking on the link at the bottom of this one).
Back in the early 1970s an astute spa owner coined the term “cellulite”. The term cellulite describes the dimpled appearance of the skin over certain areas of the body, particularly thighs, buttocks, and hips. That rippled look is also known as “orange peel skin”. What is cellulite? Medically speaking cellulite is fat that has managed to escape through the collagen fibers. For various reasons, especially heredity, collagen fibers may stretch and break down. When this happens, the fat sitting just below these fibers bulges out, and what you get is cellulite. So, you may ask, what if I opt for liposuction to get rid of the fat? Or what about dieting? Will it help? Yes and no. Allow me to explain. Liposuction effectively works on the deep layers of fat. Cellulite is fat that’s too close to the surface of the skin. Therefore, liposuction will not work. As a matter of fact, it can make the condition worse. Dieting has limited effects on cellulite. Even skinny people have cellulite (because of the fat layer we ALL have just below the skin - women have a higher percentage of fat than men… oh, joy!)
Did you know that cellulite can be classified into 3 different types? I understand that what I’m about to say here may amount to “splitting hairs”, but once in a while it’s good to split hairs. Besides, it may impress your friends when the topic arises! Ok, cellulite may be classified as (1)compact; (2) soft; (3)edematous. The compact type is most often seen in the upper, external area of the thighs. It can also affect the central part of the buttocks. Even adolescents may be target of this one! The soft type generally strikes women over the age of 35. However, it can also affect younger women, especially those who already have the compact type. Soft cellulite almost always involves the inner thighs and arms. The edematous type is most often linked to disturbances in the venous circulation of the lower extremities, from knees to ankles. This is the toughest type to control. Fortunately, it’s not very common.
Now it is time to take a look at what’s available on the market. We’ll take a look at some promising techniques, but we’ll also expose the myths and bogus “cures” that are good for nothing…. Well, maybe good for robbing you of hard-earned money!
Thank you for reading this page. I hope you found it informative
What is cellulite. Diet & skin health.
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