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Cellulite Causes, Treatments and Prevention By Expert Author: Abigail Mckenzee \| Article Abstract
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Cellulite refers to the dimpled appearance of skin that some people have on their buttocks, thighs and hips. Because there are differences in the way that muscle, connective and fat tissues are distributed in men and women it is much more common in men than in women. The lumpiness of cellulite occurs because fat deposits distort and push connective tissues beneath the skin thus causing the changes.

The skin condition cellulitis, which is a spreading bacterial infection has nothing to do with cellulite.

Causes of Cellulite

The appearance of cellulite happens to many people. Heredity, skin thickness, gender, the amount and distribution of body fat, and age are all factors that can all influence the extent to which cellulite is present or visible. Men can also be affected although it is more common in women. Female hormones may play a role in contributing to this pattern of fat distribution, cellulite is not treatable by hormone therapy.

Cellulite Reduction Most people like to have smooth skin and thus dislike the appearance of cellulite. Therefore, much has been written about cellulite, and many treatments have been promoted, ranging from dietary changes to cellulite creams and mechanical treatments. Some of these solutions include:

Massage treatments: Several machines have been introduced that massage the areas affected by cellulite. One such approved by US FDA is Endermologie which has a temporary reduction in cellulite. While a temporary decrease in the appearance of cellulite may result, the technique appears to redistribute fat rather than permanently alter its configuration under the skin. Regular maintenance cellulite treatments are required after the initial effect has been achieved or the appearance of cellulite will come back.

Laser or light therapy: Combining light and massage, the FDA has approved two light therapy devices. Similar to Endermologie, both treatments require multiple sessions of treatment and maintenance treatments to keep up the improved appearance. Laser/massage sessions are more expensive than massage sessions costing thousands of dollars.

Liposuction is also not a recommended treatment. This technique of extracting fat by vacuuming it from under the skin is not effective for cellulite. Actually liposuction can make the appearance of cellulite worse by sucking out the cushion of fat residing under the skin. The result is more dimpling of the skin.

What can be done about cellulite?

In conclusion keeping muscles toned through regular exercise and eating a healthy diet are the best approaches to keeping the body smooth. Patients should be very cautious before trying out surgical procedures, dietary supplements, or elaborate techniques of unproven value. It is important to remember that although they are FDA approved massage and combined laser/massage therapies, are costly and time-consuming treatments are approved only for the temporary decrease in the appearance of cellulite and require ongoing treatments to maintain any. A cellulite cream is usually a more economical and more effective option.

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Article Submitted: 2008-04-29 | This Article has been viewed 567 times.

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