What is Cellulite?
Cellulite is fat that is deposited in pockets just below
the surface of the skin. It commonley occurs around the
hips, thighs, and buttocks. Given how close cellulite is to
the surface of the skin, it creates a dimpled appearance.
Cellulite is not a different kind of fat, but it can be
more visible than fat deeper in the body. Even thin people
can have cellulite, because we all have layers of fat just
below the surface of the skin. Collagen fibers that connect
fat to the skin may stretch, break down, or pull tight,
allowing the plump fat cells to bulge out. This creates the
rippled look of cellulite.
Possible Causes
Heredity may play a part in whether or not you have
cellulite.
A poor diet, "fad" dieting, sluggish metabolism, hormone
fluctuations, and even dehydration may play a role.
Simple meseaures
to avoid cellulite:
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Quit smoking
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Eat a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and fiber
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Exercise regularly
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Maintain a healthy weight
(no yo-yo dieting)
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Stay hydrated with plenty of
fluids
Treatment
Most of the medical community doesn't view cellulite as a
disorder, but as a normal condition of many women, and some
men.Whatever the cause of cellulite, it's important to know
that there aren't any miracle products, treatments, or
medicines that can make it go away. For example, some fancy
salon treatments that promise to get rid of cellulite
simply cause your skin to puff up through deep massaging,
temporarily reducing the appearance of cellulite.
Treatments like liposuction (surgery to remove fat)
and mesotherapy (injection of drugs into cellulite)
are either expensive or may produce only temporary
improvement. Many doctors even warn that liposuction is not
an effective treatment for cellulite because liposuction is
designed to remove deep fat instead of cellulite, which is
close to the skin.
What is Laser?
Laser stands for Light Amplification by the Stimulated
Emission of Radiation(LASER).
A laser is a light beam that can be precisely focused. It
is used to treat tissues by heating the targeted cells
until they "burst". It may also be used for cosmetic
purposes, including removal of wrinkles, tattoos, or
birthmarks.
There are several types of lasers, including the carbon
dioxide (CO2) laser, the YAG (yttrium aluminum
garnet) laser, and the pulsed dye laser. Each laser
has specific uses. The color of the light beam used is
directly related to the type of procedure being performed
and the color of the tissue being treated.
Laser may be used to:
Remove tumors
Seal blood vessels
Seal lymph vessels to reduce swelling and decrease the
spread of tumor cells
Seal nerve endings to reduce postoperative pain
Remove warts, moles, and tattoos
Reduce the appearance of skin wrinkles
Remove hair
Possible side effects of
laser therapy:
Bleeding
Infection
Pain
Scaring
Skin color changes
