Cellulite, what is it?

Cellulite creates a great aesthetic problem in women. The neck, stomach, back of thighs, buttocks remain places of the most frequent location. What are we talking about exactly? How to dispose of the body ... So many questions are often difficult to answer.

Cellulite is an accumulation of fat visible under the skin (epidermis), which is frequently located at the thighs (back), buttocks, abdomen, neck or back of the knee in women. In humans, cellulite is mostly found in the upper part of the body.

Cellulite is linked to an excessive amount of fat cells that will stay and grow in size under the skin associated with excessive water retention, and it increases in volume will cause the skin by pulling the elastic connective tissue. The hypodermis will thicken and structure of adipose system will change. The stretching of the connective tissue of the skin, the compression of the venous and lymphatic system at the local level will give an appearance of orange skin in cellulite. This too depends on the amount of fat, but in general, they are not at all attractive and are sometimes a source of complex women. In some severe cases, cellulite can cause irritation to the nerve fibers and then generate pain even after the touch of the area. Cellulitis evolving for a long time can also hinder blood circulation and lymphatic circulation. This can manifest as cramps or pain.

Mild cellulite less visible and their appearance can easily be "camouflaged" by certain therapeutic methods. Cellulite are generally difficult to treat and often require repeated treatments.

The causes of the appearance of cellulite are still poorly defined, but several factors are known to promote the appearance of cellulite. Mention essentially

- The role of sex hormones in women: it is mainly estrogen, prolactin (during and after pregnancy) that affect the appearance of cellulite. These hormones increase the formation of fats and thus increase the number of fat cells under the skin. This phenomenon thus alters the connective tissue and promotes the formation of cellulite. This explains that cellulite most commonly affect teenage puberty, pregnant women, women during menstruation, menopausal women and women taking oral contraceptives with estrogen treatment. For all these situations, the impregnation hormone estrogen in women is excessive. In addition, increased levels of estrogen promotes water retention.

- The role of diet: excessive consumption of foods high in fat, sugar and salt promotes the appearance of cellulite. Foods rich in fiber are recommended.

- The role of genetic predisposition: the risk of appearance of cellulite in women increases if the mother had cellulite

- Lack of exercise

Some factors are rather aggravating because indirectly affect the mechanism of appearance of cellulite such as smoking and certain medications (antihistamines and corticosteroids). Although obesity is no intervening in the mechanism of formation of cellulite, the appearance of orange peel remains more visible in overweight women.

When genetic factors are involved, prevention is often futile. It is best to ensure a healthy and balanced diet with physical exercise regularly. The most feared complication is the discomfort generated by the cellulite at the venous circulation may be the cause of venous insufficiency. Thus, all precautions can prevent the occurrence of venous insufficiency and facilitate venous return must be taken.

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Several processing methods to fight against cellulite but make them disappear completely. Indeed, the effects are temporary and require repeated and supported continued longer. The different methods are sometimes used simultaneously to be more effective. Furthermore, the tolerance of each individual to each method varies greatly, which is why efficiency is not the same from one person to another. Some methods like surgery or laser can cause side effects that are sometimes irreversible.

The methods of treating cellulite are generally associated with changes in lifestyle such as diet and exercise. These include the methods of treatment available against cellulite:

- The acoustic waves (celluwave)

- The deep massage

- Local applications: creams, gels, ointments

- The vacuothérapie

- The injection of drugs (mesotherapy)

- Lipolysis

- Liposuction

- The carboxytéhrapie

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