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Cellulite has been around for as long as we know but it was only in the last century or so that cellulite was looked upon as an undesirable problem that must be eradicated. Just what is cellulite? Cellulite is dimpled fat commonly found in women in the hips, thighs, arms and legs. It was only around the turn of the century that cellulite was studied and erroneously thought to be a disease.

Even today, some think that cellulite is formed as a result of poor blood circulation, among other misconceptions. We now know that cellulite is formed as a result of changes in the skin structure. This change could be triggered by various factors such as hormones, stress, diet and lifestyle.

Cellulite occurs almost exclusively in women. The most puzzling thing about cellulite is that women of all ages, race and weight will get cellulite sometime in their lives. Cellulite does not strike only overweight women but they do have the tendency to have more cellulite than thin women. Therefore, being thin is no guarantee of being cellulite-free. Indeed, even women athletes are observed to have cellulite.

Cellulite is different from regular fat deposits in the body. Fat deposits can be sucked out by liposuction whereas cellulite cannot. Cellulite fat cells are found just under the skin and when these fat cells protrude upwards to the skin, an uneven, orange-peel like appearance is seen as cellulite.

So is there any way to get rid of cellulite?

Cellulite gels and creams have long been used to reduce the appearance of cellulite. However these provide only a temporary relief. That is not to say that manufacturers are pulling a fast one because these products do contain active biological agents that break down fat through a process known as lypolysis. The problem lies in cellulite gels and creams being unable to penetrate through the thick skin layer to get to the cellulite fat cells.

Another method to reduce cellulite is by massaging with a specially developed machine and this process is known as Endermologie treatment. Developed in France over 10 years ago, technological advancements have since been made to this technique and is recommended by many experts as an effective way to remove cellulite.

Exercise is always good whether or not you are trying to get rid of cellulite. Resistance training helps build muscles and reduce the appearance of dimpled fat. It has been noted that women with less body fat such as athletes do have less cellulite.

Whichever cellulite treatment you choose, you should be aware that cellulite affects different women in different ways. Cellulite is thought to be hereditary and can occur even in young, healthy women. As such, some women are more prone to having cellulite than others, regardless of their age or weight.

Ultimately, cellulite is harmless and the quest for beauty has driven many to go to extreme lengths for cellulite treatment. If you adopt a healthy lifestyle and keep active, you should be able to reduce cellulite to a certain extent even though you may not be able to get rid of cellulite completely.

By: Tamsin Gray

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Cellulite is more pronounced in older women and the name refers to the dimpled appearance of the skin that forms over the thighs and buttocks. It is said that most women carry excess fats in thighs and buttocks, yet cellulite is not confined to the overweight. Women of all shapes, ages and sizes are coming online to seek information and advice on the topic of cellulite removal. Despite it’s unpleasant appearance, cellulite is simply a small collection of fatty deposits located just benath the visible surface of the skin. When the build up of fat becomes excessive, it pushes against the skin’s connective tissue causing the bumps and lumps to appear. It’s unattractive appearance is the reason why lots of women are searching for cellulite removal advice online rather than asking their doctors how to remove or cure cellulite.

The appearance of cellulite is usually caused by aging, the result of which is decreased and lower levels of collagen and elastin in the skin, quite similar in nature to the appearance of wrinkles that form in the face. Cellulite can appear at any age but as you get older, your body starts to change, hormones are affected and the likeliehood of cellulite appearance increases.

A quick test to see if you have cellulite that you are not yet aware of then take a samll piece of skin from your thigh and lift it upwards to check for “orange peel” or “cottage cheese” like lumps. If you have cellulite you should not be worried or pass blame to yourself. It is generally experienced by lots of women and it is widely accepted as something that can cause a lack of confidence. It can be overcome easily with the correct cellulite removal treatment, there are suitable solutions available yet, there are also some cellulite treatments that should be avoided.

The Cause of Cellulite and How Cellulite Can be Removed.

Cellulite tends to affect females, older women, those who are are slightly overweight, those with poor diet and those who take part in little or no excercise.

Even thickness of the skin is said to play a part in the build up of cellulite. The unique mixture of all of these factors will determine how difficult it may be to remove cellulite from your body.

Everyone is a unqiue individual and it’s unknown if cellulite is caused by one factor more than the others. For example, women are more likely to have cellulite than men so this indicates a genetic preference which we have not yet been able to identify fully. One thing is for sure, the effective removal of cellulite requires a combination of treatments known to be effective in removing cellulite completely. It would convenient if there was one simple effective and affordable solution for cellulite removal however, this is not the case. One common treatment for removing cellulite is believed to be that of deep massage. On its own, massage will not remove cellulite, but is an ideal way to improve circulation, and with improved circulation excess fluid can move more freely from the skins connective tissue. The main benefit from massage is that it helps in temporarily reducing the “cottage cheese” appearance caused by cellulite.

Some specialty clinics that specialize in cellulite removal apply deep massaging techniques to puff up the skin and temporarily reduce the cellulite?s appearance. Mesotherapy is a treatment used in cellulite reduction which requires an injection of ingredients specifically designed to help combat cellulite however, without follow up treatment this usually provides unsatisfactory results. Liposuction is often considered as a cellulite treatment by sufferers however this is a treatment designed to remove excess fat from the body – not cellulite.

These methods of cellulite treatment are the most expensive yet provide the most limited results. Other means of reducing cellulite that are more affordable are recommended.

The most effective method of removing cellulite comes from combining a number of the affordable alternative cellulite treatments together for maximum effect.

By: Dave S Ross

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