Cellulite is caused by fat trapped between connective tissue beneath the skin. It is more common in women than men because of the way the connective tissue is positioned under the skin. In men the connective fibers run straight across and in rows while in women the connective tissue crisscrosses similar to the stitching in a quilt.
Cellulite does not just appear on heavy women, even thin women have cellulite. Everyone has fat under their skin. When the skin is pulled tight and there is little fat beneath the skin, cellulite does not appear. As fat is added it begins to bulge through the diamond shape pattern in the connective tissue. As the skin loses elasticity, the bulges are more apparent. Think of a quilt where you pull it tight, the bulges are flattened. As you lessen the tension you will see the bulges in the quilt grow. This is what happens with our skin.
One of the best skin care treatments for cellulite is Velasmooth. It uses the heat of a laser combined with rollers and a suction action to manipulate cellulite. It conditions the skin and increases oxygen to the cells, increasing metabolism and shrinking the cells. The roller action breaks up the fibrous bands and smoothes the skin, while the suction action provides negative pressure to further break up the tissue.
For more dramatic results, one of the best plastic surgery treatments for cellulite is laser liposuction. Laser liposuction is the easiest, has the least amount of down time and least risk. Patients remain awake and are given a local anesthetic that contains lidocaine. The lidocaine restricts blood vessels, making the surgery virtually bloodless. Once the area is numb the surgeon inserts a tiny cannula, with a laser attached, under the skin in the area to be treated. The laser gently heats the fat and melts it to liquid form while the cannula suctions it out. The laser has a skin tightening effect and stimulates collagen production while serving as skin care treatments. This surgery works well for patients with only 10 to 15 pounds to lose per area. The recover time is about one to two days of moderate activity. The results are permanent and scar free, since the tiny incisions do not require stitches.
Diet is important in combating cellulite. Staying hydrated keeps the fat moving, consuming antioxidants cleanses and maintains the liver that metabolizes fat, and avoiding processed and starchy foods that produce high blood sugar levels, all work to prevent cellulite from appearing.
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