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• What is Cellulite?

What is Cellulite?

What is cellulite? Cellulite is defined as the dimpled or bumpy surface that the skin transforms into because of the irregular fat beneath the skin surface. The cause for this appearance change is complex and may not completely be scientifically sound. We tend to store fat, and with time each individual fat cell enlarges. These fat cells are controlled primarily by genetic predispositions and particular types in particular locations (hips, thighs, posterior arms, buttock and abdomen) are controlled by our hormonal receptors on the membrane. In females, these deposits represent development over time to ensure the adequate necessary elements to nurture and support duties viewed as "womanly". Many times these cells are unaffected by diet or exercise, there are even women marathon runners who have still have areas of cellulite.

Eighty percent of us are cellulite experts. Cellulite appears to have complete disregard for lifestyle - even those of us who exercise regularly are not immune from the problem. It seems that cellulite impacts women the most and men are rarely affected. The question remains, why? The answer is unknown, but because the female skin is thinner, hormonal changes may play an important role.

As skin ages, the skin is weakened due to loss of elasticity. It is said that the aging process affects the metabolic, endocrine and vascular systems, resulting in an inability to efficiently dispose of waste products in our body. The accumulation of waste may cause alterations in our connective tissue and the body's fat cells which are bound together in collagen. When fat cells enlarge and impact the blood vessels causing swelling, the fat cells then turn into the much dreaded cottage cheese appearance because of the restriction of strands in the specific area, as they pull down the skin at their attachment points.

At that point, fat storage becomes a problem and the fat cells swell becoming larger. The body's natural drainage system becomes convoluted and waste is not cleared efficiently.

Mesotherapy is one option and a popular treatment for reducing the appearance of cellulite. While the treatment has been known to be successful, it involves a series of injections that may be painful or cause unsightly bruising. It is best for you to speak with your doctor about the specifics of Mesotherapy and how it may work for you.

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