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What is cellulite?
Cellulite is a common term used to describe the lumpy-bumpy substance resembling cottage cheese, typically found on a women's thighs, stomach, and buttocks. Even those with a petite figure can complain of having that unwanted wavy appearance. Cellulite is a kind of fatty tissue right below the surface of the skin. This layer of skin contains bands of connective tissue that has many fat cells. Toxins and waste can get trapped in the skin, encouraging the visibility of cellulite. Here is a picture showing the results of unhealthy fatty tissue.
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What causes cellulite?
Cellulite is caused by clumps of fat cells that push up around the fibrous connective tissue causing the dimpling effect. There are several factors contributing to cellulite, including
- Lack of water
- Hormone imbalance
- Slow metabolism
- Poor blood circulation
- Little to no exercise
- Toxicity
- Poor diet
- Smoking
- Stress
- Under-active thyroid hormone
- Heredity
- Tight clothing
- and many others...
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How popular are cellulite treatments?
There were nearly 8.3 million surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures in 2003, according to the most comprehensive survey to date of US physicians and Surgeons by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surery (ASAPS). Surgical procedures represented 22% of the total, while non-surgical procedures represented 78% of the total. Cellulite reduction treatments could add another 9.4 million treatments and another $940 million dollars to practitioners by 2007 (based upon $100 average per treatment).
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What is the difference between cellulite and fat?
Fat insulates the body and cushions the organs, muscles, and nerves. Cellulite, on the other hand, provides no padding and only occurs in certain areas on the body, such as hips, thighs and buttocks.
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What are the 2 types of fat?
There are 2 types of body fat. Subcutaneous fat is a noticeable layer of fat located right below the surface of the skin, whereas visceral fat is located underneath the muscles. Men usually have more visceral fat, while women tend to have more subcutaneous fat. Cellulite is visible in the subcutaneous fat, which proves why women have more cellulite than men.
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Do I need to diet and exercise?
Absolutely yes! There are so many weight loss, inch loss, and cellulite reduction programs on the market that claim that you will never need to change your diet and exercise. Both are necessary to help get your body healthier and maintain proper metabolism and blood circulation. Research shows that both your diet and level of activity contribute to your level of visceral fat. People who consume large amounts of saturated fat and people that perform little or no physical activity are likely to have high stores of visceral fat.
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Does drinking water really help with cellulite?
Dr. Murad answers this question best. He states in his book, The Cellulite Solution™, that when cells do not have enough water, they are severaly weakened and are unable to stand up to the pressure of fat that is fighting its way to the surface of your skin. If you rehydrate and revitalize your cells, they can become strong and firm enough to push the cellulite-forming fat cells back where they belong, below the visible layers of your skin. Healthy, hydrated cells make skin feel smooth and look beautiful. Dehydrated cells have lost their barrier ability and can no longer keep toxins out and nutrients in. Click here to see the importance of drinking water.
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Is cellulite reduction permanent?
Unfortunately, there are no cellulite reduction treatments that are permanent. However, there are treatments, such as The Cellulite System™, that target the root of cellulite so the results can be longer-lasting. You can never permanently remove cellulite because over time it can gradually return. Depending on what cellulite treatments you have and the type of lifestyle you lead, will help determine how quick those lumpy, bumpy waves will return.
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