subject: The World Of Cellulite And A Selection Of Remedy Techniques [print this page] The dimpled skin on women's thighs is what we call cellulite. It is often situated on the buttocks too. The older women get, the more cellulite they tend to get. It looks like orange peel or cottage cheese. The skin contains little dimples and is not smooth. That is because of the uneven fat distribution below the skin layer.
What causes cellulite?
When fat is displaced in the layer underneath the skin, it causes cellulite to appear. As we age, the dermal layer loses collagen, elasticity and strength. As the dermal layer begins to lack collagen, there is a sea-change in the way fat is distributed below the skin. The uneven fat deposits can cause unsightly dimples and a rough texture to the skin.
Please don't overestimate the power of liposuction, it will not help you. You can not reverse your fat distribution. Cellulite is similar to facial wrinkles. As we mature, our skin's collagen breaks down and reduces, resulting in wrinkles. Cellulite is very similar. Wrinkles are a lot easier to attend to than cellulite despite the similarities. The way we get wrinkles on the face, we get cellulite on our thighs and buttocks. Here is the answer to why only women face the issue.
Cellulite - is there a cure?
Sadly, there is no defense against cellulite. There is no difference in the makeup of regular body fat and cellulite. The difference lies in the way the fat is laid out below the layer of skin. That's how dimples come to be. Cellulite does not depend upon your weight. Even underweight women can get it too. Cellulite depends upon genetics, hormones and age. It is not common for men to get it.
What is the treatment for cellulite?
Medicine has no answer for cellulite. Massages can help, but are not a permanent cure. There is no permanent cure either, though supplements, pills and creams are being sold claiming cellulite treatment and cures. People talk of different diets that will help treat cellulite. Creams are sold promising cellulite free appearance but they rarely work as claimed. Try natural treatment methods or other practices. Customers are often convinced otherwise, but there is truly no cure for cellulite. It is necessary to obtain your doctor's permission before trying anything. There is no simple remedy for cellulite.
An unhealthy diet and alcohol consumption both contribute to the formation of cellulite. When a person consumes too much of these foods, the body is unable to flush all the toxins and they end up stored in the fatty tissue. Health guidelines recommend 8 glasses of water instead of alcoholic beverages or coffee.
Those who don't get much exercise are more likely to get cellulite due to poor muscle tone. Adhering to a cardiovascular program or strength training in a good way at preventing cellulite. Other fun activities to prevent cellulite include swimming, walking, and jogging.
