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What is Cellulite? Like it or not, man is a fatty animal. Our skin's surface is covered in a coating of oil, and with a few exceptions, a layer of fat occurs over most of the body.

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Cellulite is a condition in which the skin has a dimpled, lumpy appearance. It usually affects the buttocks and thighs, but it can occur other areas too.

It happens when fat deposits push through the connective tissue beneath the skin.

Common names for cellulite are orange-peel skin, cottage-cheese skin, hail damage, and the mattress phenomenon.

Cellulite can affect both men and women, but it is more common in females, due to the different distributions of fat, muscle, and connective tissue.

Between 80 and 90 percent of women may experience cellulite at some point in their lives.

Fast facts about cellulite

Between 80 and 90 percent of women will probably experience cellulite.

Cellulite is also known as orange-peel skin, due to its texture.

Numerous treatments available, but the effect is mostly temporary.

A diet low in fat, smoking cessation, and an active lifestyle may help reduce the incidence cellulite.

Causes and risk factors

The exact cause of cellulite is unknown, but it appears to result from an interaction between the connective tissue in the dermatological layer that lies below the surface of the skin, and the layer of fat that is just below it.

In women, the fat cells and connective tissue in this layer are arranged vertically.

If the fat cells protrude into the layer of skin, this gives the appearance of cellulite.

In men, the tissue has a criss-cross structure, which may explain why are less likely to have cellulite than women.

Some other factors appear to be linked to the chance of having cellulite.

Hormonal factors and age

Hormones likely play an important role in cellulite development. Estrogen, insulin, noradrenaline, thyroid hormones, and prolactin are part of the cellulite production process.

One theory is that as estrogen in women decreases in the approach to menopause, blood flow to the connective tissue under the skin also decreases.

Lower circulation means less oxygen in the area, resulting in lower collagen production. Fat cells also enlarge as estrogen levels fall.

These factors combine to makes the fat deposits more visible. As the fat under the skin protrudes through weakening connective tissue, the familiar dimpling effect results.

Age also causes the skin to becomes less elastic, thinner, and more likely to sag. This increases the chance of cellulite developing.

Genetic factors

Certain genes are required for cellulite development. Genetic factors can be linked to a person's speed of metabolism, distribution of fat under the skin, ethnicity, and circulatory levels. These can affect the chance of cellulite developing.

Dietary and lifestyle factors

Cellulite is not caused by "toxins," although a healthy lifestyle may help reduce the risk.

Exercise and diet may help reduce the appearance of cellulite.

People who eat too much fat, carbohydrates, and salt and too little fiber are likely to have greater amounts of cellulite.

It may also be more prevalent in smokers, those who do not exercise, and those who sit or stand in one position for long periods of time.

Wearing underwear with tight elastic across the buttocks can limit blood flow, and this may contribute to the formation of cellulite.

Cellulite is more prevalent in people who have excess fat, but slim and fit people can have it too. It is more likely to happen after the age of 25 years, but it can affect younger people as well, including teenagers.

Grades of cellulite

A cellulite severity scale, published in 2009, ranks the condition using three grades:

Grade 1, or mild: There is an "orange-peel" appearance, with between 1 and 4 superficial depressions, and a slightly "draped" or sagging appearance to the skin.

Grade 2, or moderate: There are between five and nine medium-depth depressions, a "cottage cheese" appearance, and the skin appears moderately draped.

Grade 3, or severe: There is a "mattress" appearance, with 10 or more deep depressions, and the skin is severely draped.

Treatment and removal

Several therapies have been suggested for removing cellulite, but none have yet been confirmed by scientific research.

Several sessions of acoustic wave therapy can help to treat cellulite.

The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has reviewed a number of techniques that may be successful in reducing the appearance of cellulite by breaking up the bands of connective tissue under the skin's surface.

Acoustic wave therapy uses a hand-held device to transmit sound waves. It may work, but it can take several sessions.

Laser treatment may improve the appearance of cellulite for a year or more. It involves inserting a very small laser probe under the skin.

The laser is then fired, breaking up the tissue. This can also thicken the skin by increasing collagen production. The thickened skin may reduce the appearance of the cellulite below.

Subcision involves a dermatologist putting a needle under the skin to break up the connective tissue bands. Results can last 2 years or more, say the AAD.

Vacuum-assisted precise tissue release cuts the bands using a device containing small blades. As it cuts the connective bands, the tissue underneath moves up to fill the space under the skin, removing the appearance of cellulite. This may last for 3 years, but data on its success is limited.

Carboxytherapy involves inserting carbon dioxide gas under the skin. Side effects include bruising and discomfort after the procedure, but some cellulite might disappear.

Endermologie involves a deep massage with a vacuum-like device that lifts the skin. The United States (U.S.) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have approved it as safe, but there is little evidence that it works, say the AAD.

Ionithermie cellulite reduction treatment involves covering the affected area with a special mud or clay, then wrapping it in plastic before applying an electric current. It is not proven to be effective.

Radiotherapy aims to reduce cellulite by heating it, but any results are short-term.

Laser-assisted liposuction removes small amounts of fat, but this may make dimpling worse. Research has not yet shown that it works to reduce cellulite.

Ultrasonic liposculpting targets and destroys fat, but again, research is lacking to show that it works.

Techniques that the AAD do not recommend include cryolipolysis, which freezes fat, mesotherapy, which involves injecting a mixture of substances under the skin.

Medications and creams

Some medications and creams have been proposed because they act on fatty tissues.

Caffeine dehydrates cells, making them less visible. This needs to be applied daily.

Retinol may reduce the appearance of cellulite by thickening the skin. At least 6 months' use is needed to see results. It is important to try a patch test first, because some people have experienced adverse effects, such as a racing heart.

Some researchers have proposed using medications that can improve cell metabolism and circulation, but these have not been tested or proven effective.

Alternative solutions

Alternative or supplemental therapies include caffeine, grape seed extract, or gingko biloba. These agents have been applied topically, orally, and by injection, but none of them have proven effective.

Some people wear compression garments to reduce the appearance of cellulite. These garments try to compress arteries and increase blood and lymph flow to reduce visible cellulite.

Liposuction and dieting do not remove cellulite, because it does not affect the structure of the connective tissue.

However, reducing fat will mean having less fat to push through the tissues. Eating a healthful, balanced diet and exercising may, therefore, reduce the appearance of cellulite.

A 2015 review of a variety of studies into the effectiveness of different techniques indicated that either the procedures did not work, or the research methodology was flawed.

For this reason, any promise to get rid of cellulite should be approached with caution.

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Cellulite: Causes, treatment, and prevention

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Cellulite is a condition in which the skin has a dimpled, lumpy appearance. It usually affects the buttocks and thighs, but it can occur other areas too. It happens when fat deposits push through the connective tissue beneath the skin. Common names for cellulite are orange-peel skin, cottage-cheese skin, hail damage, and the mattress phenomenon.

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Glycosaminoglycans' primary role is to maintain and support collagen, elastin and turgidity (bounce) in the cellular spaces and keep protein fibers in balance and proportion. It also promotes the ability of the collagen and elastin fibers to retain moisture, therefore remaining soluble (Source). In skin care products, they are essential to the epidermal & dermal cells metabolism and keeping the collagen and elastin of the skin in good condition. GAGs are important in the reaction of copper peptides to help repair wrinkles and scarring. Known as the water reserve of the viable epidermis and dermis, these carbohydrates are dependent on fluid intake. Glycosaminoglycans are also linked to the lymphatic system.

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Glycosaminoglycans' primary role is to maintain and support collagen, elastin and turgidity (bounce) in the cellular spaces and keep protein fibers in balance and proportion. It also promotes the ability of the collagen and elastin fibers to retain moisture, therefore remaining soluble (Source).

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Stages of cellulite

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What is Cellulite? Like it or not, man is a fatty animal. Our skin's surface is covered in a coating of oil, and with a few exceptions, a layer of fat occurs over most of the body.

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Did you know that are different types of cellulite?
Cellulite isn't one single problem, although the different types do have one thing in common: they all affect women more often than men. They tend to evolve slowly and affect different parts of the body, and it's perfectly possible for a person to suffer from more than one type. The identification process is particularly important, as the appropriate treatment depends on the type of cellulite and the stage of its development. If you have a problem, it's a good idea to talk to an expert, but here we'll take a quick look at the typical characteristics of three types of cellulite and some of the methods that are used to deal with them.

Soft cellulite
This type of cellulite gives the skin an undulating appearance and, as its name implies, it is soft to the touch. Soft cellulite is mostly present in areas where there is a build up of fat, such as upper arms and legs, and is often accompanied by varicose veins or spider veins; as you walk or move, soft cellulite will also move. It tends to increase with age or weight gain, and it's aggravated by lack of muscle tone. In general, improved circulation and skin tone will help, as will weight loss.
Areas affected: Thighs, abdomen, buttocks and arms.
Age of onset: Common in women between 30 and 40.
Appearance: The skin has a gelatinous appearance, and the affected area changes position with body movement. It is more apparent when lying down than when standing.
Texture: Soft, as its name suggests, and somewhat spongy.
Solutions/treatment: Slow weight loss, with due attention to high-quality protein intake. Exercise, paying particular attention to resistance training to gain and improve muscle tone. Cosmetic creams should be applied by massage to help improve circulation and combined with products that help circulation and activate venous return. In areas where there is excess fat, radio-frequency treatments can be effective, as can electro-stimulation treatments that drain, tone and firm. Endermologie, a kind of mechanical-stimulation massage using a specialist device that rolls and lifts the skin tissue, is believed to be very effective.

Hard cellulite
Also known as solid cellulite, this type is more common in younger women, and is mostly found around the hips and upper thighs. It is usually one of the first outward signs of cellulite.The skin is tight and grainy or dimpled like orange peel, and the appearance doesn't alter when walking or moving; the skin seems to be firmly attached to the muscle.
Areas affected: The outer areas of the hips and thighs, and around the back and inside of the knees
Age of onset: Starts as early as adolescence; without early treatment, hard cellulite may never be eliminated.
Appearance: The skin is dimpled or pitted, but the areas affected are constant and don't change position with body movement.
Texture: The skin appears to be compact and may be painful or sensitive to the touch.
Solutions/treatment: Steps should be taken as soon as the problem is identified, as the earlier it is dealt with, the better chance it has of improvement. One treatment that is thought to help is mesotherapy, which consists of injecting customised combinations of drugs, vitamins and natural extracts into the mesoderm layer where they act on the problem under the surface. Cosmetic creams can also help, applied twice a day at the start of treatment, followed by on-going 'maintenance' applications. Endermologie and beauty treatments with specialist apparatus that help lift and detach the cellulite from the muscle can be effective.

Edematous cellulite
This is the least common type of cellulite and also the most difficult to treat. It results from problems of poor circulation aggravated by significant fluid retention. It mainly occurs in the legs, which lose their defining shape and become more columnar. The skin is pasty and may be painful when touched or when the sufferer is seated for a long time.
Areas affected: Can affect thighs and knees, but most frequent in the lower legs, which lose definition.
Age of onset: Around 20 to 30. Appearance: Slightly 'corky', almost like foam-rubber.
Texture: The skin feels spongy, and may be painful to the touch. There are signs of venous and lymphatic insufficiency in the legs (water-retention, swelling, varicose veins, cramp, etc.).
Solutions/treatment: Edematous cellulite is closely associated with fluid-retention and circulation problems, so it is important to treat both of these conditions; varicose veins may also occur and need to be dealt with. Gentle, non-impact exercise such as cycling, walking or swimming is recommended. Compression stockings can help, as can showering with alternate hot and cold water, and venotonic supplements such as ginseng, butcher's broom (ruscus) and horse chestnut, which help strengthen the vein walls. Foods that encourage fluid retention should be avoided, including salty and prepared foods, and fizzy drinks. Lymphatic drainage massage is beneficial, as is acupressure, and herbal teas such as horsetail and green tea that help reduce fluid-retention.

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Different types of cellulite and their treatment

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Did you know that are different types of cellulite?Cellulite isn't one single problem, although the different types do have one thing in common: they all affect women more often than men. They tend to evolve slowly and affect different parts of the body, and it's perfectly possible for a person to suffer from more than one type.

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Cellulite: What It Is, What Causes It, and How to Treat It

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