Cellulite is a common skin condition that affects many women and men. Fat deposition causes it under the skin, which causes the skin to have a lumpy appearance. Cellulite can be seen on the thighs, buttocks and hips, but it can also occur on the abdomen or upper arms. Cellulite is not harmful and does not contribute to obesity or cause other health problems. But it may affect how you feel about your body if you notice it. Fortunately, research has found that cellulite treatment can improve the skin’s appearance.
What is cellulite?
Cellulite is a skin condition described as a dimpled area of flesh on the thighs, buttocks and abdomen. It’s more prevalent in women than men because fat deposits push against connective tissue, causing the skin to wrinkle or bulge.
Cellulite is caused by fat deposits pushing against connective tissue below the surface of your skin, creating a dimpled appearance that makes your legs look like cottage cheese. It’s common among people with thin bodies and can occur even if you do not have an unhealthy lifestyle (such as smoking).
The causes of cellulite still need to be fully understood.
It needs to be fully understood why cellulite occurs in some people and not others. There are many theories on what causes cellulite, but most of these theories are not proven.
The leading cause of cellulite is the build-up of fat cells under your skin (subcutaneous adipose tissue). These fat cells become enlarged and push up against the skin surface. As they push upwards, they get trapped between connective tissue bands that pull them down towards the skin’s surface. This creates an uneven appearance on your skin’s surface and makes you look lumpy.
Cellulite is more common in women than in men.
Cellulite is common in women because they have more fat cells than men; it will be easier for them to develop cellulite than men.
Men can also get cellulite, but it’s less common. Men are more prone to developing cellulite on their thighs and buttocks (the lower part of their buttocks).
The exact cause of cellulite isn’t known yet, but it’s thought that the smooth muscle fibres under your skin contract and become weaker with age, and the fat deposits increase. Cellulite isn’t caused by overeating or exercising too little. However, eating enough calories or exercising less without consuming enough could worsen the problem.
Cellulite may worsen with age as skin loses elasticity.
As you get older, your skin becomes less able to bounce back and can develop a more “puffy” appearance. Because cellulite affects the connective tissue in your body, it can also become more apparent in areas of the body that naturally have more fat under the skin, such as thighs, hips, or buttocks.
Several treatments are available.
Several treatments may improve the appearance of cellulite, including massage, topical treatments and lasers.
- Some patients find that massaging their skin with an electric device helps reduce the appearance of cellulite.
- Injectable fillers can also be used to reduce the appearance of cellulite in some people by filling them in depressed areas.
- While there have been no scientific studies on the effectiveness of this treatment, many patients have reported a reduction in their symptoms after using tretinoin cream (Retin-A) for long periods. However, this cellulite treatment does not work for everyone and may cause side effects such as redness or irritation around treated areas.
- Laser therapy effectively reduces both small and large bumps on the thighs. Still, you need to know that aggressive laser treatments can cause severe damage to your skin if not performed correctly by an experienced professional.
Conclusion
It’s important to remember that there is no cure for cellulite, so don’t be discouraged if your treatment doesn’t work immediately or at all. Remember that everyone’s body is unique and what works for one person may not work for another.
