Cellulite - Causes and Treatments

Cellulite refers to the fat stored on specific body parts. It is often compared to looking like orange peel or cottage cheese under the skin.

Causes

Cellulite is a fat tissue that appears below the skin’s surface. People do not need to be overweight to have cellulite, in fact, thin people often have some on their buttocks, breasts, thighs, and abdomen as well. Cellulite is caused by the following:

1. Genetics. People who have close relatives that have cellulite are more prone to it. Studies show that almost 85% of women who have cellulite have relatives (mostly parents) affected by the same problem.

2. Lack of exercise. People who do not exercise need to tone their muscles to prevent cellulite formation. Following a cardiovascular program or strength training is one way in keeping cellulite away from the body. Walking, jogging, and swimming are also fun activities to avoid cellulite.

3. Poor eating habits. Unhealthy food, together with excess consumption of alcohol, caffeine or spicy foods are closely linked to cellulite formation. When a person takes too much of these foods, the body looses its ability to flush the toxins they produce so they are stored in the fatty tissue. Experts recommend 8 glasses of water everyday instead of caffeine or alcoholic beverages.

4. Smoking. Few people know that smoking is one of the causes of cellulite formation. It weakens the skin by constricting the capillaries and harms the connective tissue. As a result, the skin can develop cellulite. A surefire way to reduce or eliminate cellulite is through a healthy diet, consistent exercise, and enough water to remove the toxins from the body.

Treatment

There are a lot of cellulite remedies on the market today. Some of them are the following:

People who are suffering from excessive cellulite and have the need to eliminate them as soon as possible resort to liposuction. This is the removal of cellulite or fat deposits through surgical procedure. Although liposuction has potential side effects, more and more people are going for it because of its fast and excellent results.

However, people who do not have the budget or the guts to try liposuction often use cellulite creams that contain minerals, herbs, antioxidants, and vitamins. These creams provide needed moisture and increase the blood supply to remedy damaged and dehydrated cellulite-affected body parts. These creams often have a low approval rate because minimal results can be seen in few months.

Another treatment is a Body Conturing / Sculpting Treatment that uses Ultrasound “Liposuction” (ultrasonic cavitation). It is a new, revolutionary European fat removal non-invasive technique that does NOT involve surgery – there is no need for any hospital stay or time off work. The treatment has immediate results and delivers further additional fat reduction within the week following the procedure.

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