Cellulite is a term that is used to describe fat deposits under the skin that outwardly give the skin a dimpled or orange-peel like appearance. Cellulite is most often seen in women because the fat is arranged in large chambers separated by columns of collagen fibers.
Fibrous strands of tissue connect your skin to deeper tissue layers, creating compartments of ordinary fat cells. When the fat cells increase in size, the compartments bulge and produce the dimpling appearance on your skin.
In overweight people excess fat is stuffed in these compartments causing them to bulge out. On the surface of the skin the bulging provides the dimply appearance of cellulite, especially in areas such as the hips, buttocks or thighs.
Oddly enough, cellulite is predetermined by genetics so even thin women can develop the appearance. Factors such as hormones, pregnancy, and aging may all attribute to the weakening of the collagen fibers to give the cellulite appearance.
Even people diagnosed as the "morbidly obese" are not necessarily genetically pre-disposed to cellulite and may display no symptoms at all.
It is important to note that even though it is unsightly, cellulite is normal for many women and some men as well. The dimpling appears to be less obvious when the subject has thicker skin which further enforces the genetic predisposition. As the body ages, the skin becomes thinner and there is nothing that can be done for that natural aging process.
Cures -& Treatment Options
If our research indicates that cellulite is not recognized as a disease, is there no such thing as a "cure?" We aren't here to make that determination. That is something the reader should pursue for him or herself. Whether there is or is not a "cure". there are various methods of treatment and we will endeavor to review them for you with an eye toward "Conquering Cellulite."
All you need to do is begin a search for information about cellulite and you will find yourself bombarded with commercial messages. There are hundreds of sources all claiming to reduce or eliminate the ravages of cellulite, and "for only $xxxxx you too can rid yourself of this condition."
The most widely advertised methods we have found are topical creams and/or ointments, body wrapping, electronic muscle stimulation, liposuction, and latest and most effective VelaSmooth laser like medical device by Syneron. VelaSmooth using patented elos (electro optical sinergy) technology. This technology was featured on many TV shows such a: ABS View, Oprah, Extreme Makeovers and many others.
VelaSmooth uses gentle suction-and-massaging action combined with Radio Frequency and Light energies to target and shrink problem fat chambers within the skin. Reduce the appearance of cellulite on: Buttocks, Thighs, Hips, Abdomen, Upper Arm, Love Handles and Saddlebags.
More info about cellulite and VelaSmooth procedure at http://velasmooth.ca
