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Cellulite on thighs and buttocks

Among cosmetic procedures, aimed at maintaining the beauty of the body and creating the perfect figure, the very popular activities on the fight against cellulite. Cellulite or "orange peel" is a common problem among women. To solve it, there are many ways, including cosmetics, vacuum massage, ultrasound treatments and electrical stimulation.


What is cellulite?

Cellulite is an inflammatory disease of subcutaneous fat. Household value of this word implies a cosmetic defect that is associated with the deposition of fat in the form of bumps under the skin, making its surface relief, disrupting the aesthetic appeal. The fact that women's glossy magazines and brochures beauty salons called cellulite, has the scientific name "method lipodystrophy". However, the term "cellulite" has become so common in this sense that for ease of reading in our article it will be used in the conventional sense.

Another title defect "orange peel" – is common due to the fact that as a result of violation of fat metabolism and the formation of edema of the skin gets uneven surface to the touch and reminiscent of the peel of the citrus fruit.

An important role in the development of cellulite are estrogen is a group of female sex hormones that in small amounts there are for men. However, in healthy women, the concentration of estrogens is significantly higher than in healthy men, therefore, cellulite is considered to be exclusively a female problem. Cellulite only occurs in women because of the specific structure of the adipose tissue.

The mechanism of development of lipodystrophy begins with the uneven accumulation of fat in adipocytes. The adipocyte is the fat cells that exist in all people, even very skinny girls, so we cannot say that cellulite is a problem associated exclusively with obesity, though it is the common opinion.

In case of violation of fat metabolism in the adipocytes irregularly increased under the action of excess fat, pathological changes affect nearby cells – fibroblasts. Fibroblasts synthesize collagen fibers, in order to delineate areas of connective tissue. When lipodystrophy collagen jumpers shrink enlarged fat lobules, resulting in formation of a dense capsule, appear bulging into the dermis, which visually manifests itself in the uneven, bumpy skin texture.

This is not all the consequences of the pathologic process – due to the constantsqueezing disturbed blood supply and lymphatic tissue, which leads to the formation of edema. The progression of lipodystrophy is pinching the nerve endings that can cause pain in areas of the body are covered with cellulite.

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The causes of cellulite

The causes of cellulite are varied, they arise from many factors, and if a few of them you have, then you are at risk. You need to take preventive measures, but about them later.

Predisposing factors of cellulite:

  • Gender, race and heredity play an important role in the pathogenesis of lipodystrophy. So, women of the Caucasian race are more prone to cellulite than blacks and Asians. The probability of this defect in white women is much greater due to the specific structure of the subcutaneous fat and hormonal predisposition. If a family of girls, the cellulite is a common problem seen in mother, grandparents and other blood relatives, it is likely that she has this problem with age will manifest itself;
  • Hormonal balance create preconditions to the formation of cellulite, so any treatment is necessary to consult an endocrinologist. Hormonal disorders may be associated with oral contraceptives, the functional state of the thyroid, pancreas, ovaries and adrenal cortex. Age peaks of hormonal status – puberty, pregnancy, menopause, can trigger method lipodystrophy manifestations in the form of "orange peel" on the thighs and buttocks. Thus, because of disorders of the endocrine glands, balance fat metabolism can be displaced in the direction of lipogenesis with reduced lipolysis. Excess fat will accumulate in adipocytes, where method starts lipodystrophy;
  • Vascular disease, poor circulation and lymphatic drainage, resulting in the hypodermistoxins accumulate and slows down metabolism;
  • Obesity, sedentary lifestyle also lead to the accumulation of excess fat in adipocytes;
  • Bad habits, particularly Smoking, inhibit lipolysis (breakdown of fat).
  • Stress, lack of sleep slows down metabolism, spasm of blood vessels, leading to impaired circulation and accumulation of excess fluid in edema. Chronic stress can disrupt the endocrine system, which is also a factor predisposing to the development of cellulite. See also: symptoms and causes of stress;

  • Unfavorable ecological situation – an abundance of toxins in air and water the body is constantly under stress, is forced to withdraw them out. Chronic exposure to negative environmental factors can cause hormonal imbalance, disorders of lipid metabolism, and all this creates the preconditions for lipodystrophy;
  • Rapid weight loss or weight gain. In the first case, the loss of pounds can occur due to protein rather than fat, as often happens under strict diets. The lack of protein leads to thinning of the collagen fibers that make up connective jumper. Quick weight wraps excessive fat accumulation in problem areas, creating the preconditions for the appearance of cellulite;
  • An unbalanced diet – the shortage of natural proteins and polyunsaturated fatty acids may disrupt tissue metabolism and the synthesis of connective tissue bridges. It is important to monitor the amount of fiber in the diet – it facilitates the timely removal of toxins and accelerates the metabolism. The abundance of such products as soft drinks, sweets, bakery, fast food and processed foods leads to the formation of excess subcutaneous fat.


Features anatomical areas prone to cellulite in women

    The genetic aspect. Men and women since the hormones of puberty in different ways obese. If men have fat concentrated in upper body, and if too many form "beer belly", that in women the fat is stored in thighs, buttocks and abdomen. This distribution is necessary for normal pregnancy, butrespected always, even in nulliparous women.

    The structure and location of the connective tissue septa. The epidermis and dermis layers, forming a skin. In men, they are thicker, whereas the fat layer, on the contrary, thinner than women. Another difference is the structure of the connective tissue jumpers – these dividers are made of protein and one side is deeply embedded in the dermis, and the other is attached to the muscle fascia so as to form a cell structure, which is located inside the fat cells. There are differences in the way attachment (diagonally in women and at a right angle relative to the skin in males) and number of partitions. Men have more of them, and do the fat lobules are usually less, so their growth is constrained by connective tissue structures. In addition, the skin collagen and elastin fibers more so that even with significantly increased adipocytes leather outside doesn't look uneven, so the cellulite as a cosmetic defect doesn't bother men in the same way as women. Women have a skin structure and connective tissue may vary depending on heredity, age, hormonal status, and presence of diseases. So, with dysplasia of connective tissue, the skin loses elasticity and tone, it can SAG and can't stretch – stretch marks appear on it. It is clear that this illness thin women have cellulite can appear with the same success as women with obesity. Otherwise define "by eye", who cellulite appears more likely difficult, as much depends on state of metabolism, and current hormonal status.

    The structure and function of fat cells. Method lipodystrophy develops due to an imbalance of the processes of lipogenesis and lipolysis. That is, fat produces far more than is burned, disturbed permeability of the membrane adipocyte, causing the fat accumulates inside cells, but cannot this stage, even changes to diet and regular physical activity can remove the "orange peel", while bringing significant improvements with excess weight. On the surface of adipocytes are present in alpha - and beta-receptors. The first essential for the processes of lipogenesis, and the second involved in the processes of breakdown of fats. In women, the amount of alpha-receptors six times more than men, so the cellulite and is found only among the fair sex. Due to the fact that a similar ratio of receptors mainly concerns areas of thighs, buttocks and abdomen, weight loss in other areas when intense physical activity occurs at normal speed. But in these parts of the body fat is formed most actively and very slowly degradable,that creates the conditions for the appearance of cellulite.


Hormones that affect the processes of lipogenesis and lipolysis

The mechanism of lipogenesis is penetration of fatty acids, glucose and glycerol inside the cell-adipocyte, where they are synthesized triglycerides. During lipolysis, fatty acids and glycerol, on the contrary, removed from the cells. If the balance of these processes is not observed inside the cells accumulate fat, which she grows in size.

What is the role of hormones in regulation of lipogenesis and lipolysis? First and foremost, in the metabolism of lipids is involved in the insulin (hormone secreted in the pancreas), it starts a chain of reactions, resulting in enhanced lipogenesis and lipolysis stops.

Elevated levels of blood glucose leads to higher insulin concentrations, so the process of lipolysis slowed down, and in adipocytes, a large amount of fat. The level of glucose in the blood may increase in some diseases (e.g., diabetes), as well as with the constant use of sweet and starchy foods, the so-called "fast"carbohydrates.

Another group of hormones involved in the processes of lipid metabolism – catecholamines. They are produced in the adrenal cortex, and binding to receptors on adipocytes can activate the lipolysis and lipogenesis. It depends on the type of receptors interact with catecholamines – when binding with alpha receptors are activated processes of production and accumulation of fats, when binding to beta-receptors, respectively, stimulating the breakdown and excretion of fat. However, this group of hormones has a great affinity with receptors of the alpha type, so it communicates with them willingly and spontaneously. That is, until the alpha-receptors free catecholamines would interact with them, and only then – to beta-receptors, activating the process of lipolysis.

In practice, this means that if hormone of this group is not enough, lipolysis will occur very slowly, since they are all busy catecholamine alpha-receptors. The content of these hormones in the blood increases during physical exertion, when short-term stress, exposure to cold, hypertonicity of the sympathetic division of the nervous system.

The process of losing weight does not correlate with the condition of cellulite fat deposits, as the ratio of alpha and beta receptors in different parts of the body varies. For example, during hard physical exertion and a balanced diet you can lose 7 pounds while weight loss will occur basically at the expense of those areas where alpha-receptors smaller. But if you consider that beta-adrenergic receptors less likely to be in alpha-receptors instations zones"riding breeches" and the lower abdomen, and cleavage is less likely to affect these body parts. But that is where cellulite is formed most actively.

Glucocorticoids, another group of hormones that are produced by the adrenal glands and contribute to increasing the concentration of glucose in the blood. In addition, they can change the number of active alpha - and beta-receptors in favour of the former. The result strengthens the processes of lipogenesis, which leads to the formation of cellulite deposits. Chronic stress, insomnia and fatigue can also contribute to increased concentrations of these hormones in the blood.

Glucagon – pancreatic hormone, which can contact with the receptors on the surface of adipocytes and include the processes of lipolysis. Increased concentration of this hormone is observed at low blood sugar levelsduring exercise and carbohydrate-free diets.

Other hormones involved in lipid metabolism, in particular, contributing to increased lipolysis: thyroid hormone; male sex hormone testosterone; growth hormones produced by pituitary; adrenocorticotropic hormone.

The relationship between homonomy and adipocytes so close that the enzymes of fat cells affect the concentration of hormones of a certain group in the blood. Thus, the adipocytes contain a special enzyme called aromatase P450, which stimulates the conversion of testosterone (male sex hormone) estradiol (female sex hormone of estrogens group).

Thus, even men with excess adipose tissue increases the level of female hormones (normal small amount of estrogen is present in men) and obesity on female type, respectively, have a chance of developing cellulite, but this cosmetic defect will still not be as noticeable as in women. See also: obesity – extent and causes.


The different stages of cellulite

Classification of cellulite in stages

Stage 1 cellulite

The skin is smooth, but there is mild swelling. Damage (abrasions, bruises, burns) in the problem area regenerated more slowly than in other parts of the body. The layer of subcutaneous fat at palpation is soft.

These symptoms indicate the disturbance of the circulation of blood in the capillary network, lymphatic congestion and fluid in the cellular matrix. The transformation of the first stage into the second stage occurs when the failure to comply with the prevention of cellulite.

Stage 2cellulite

The roughness of the skin becomes noticeable, if you collect it in the crease, increasing the swelling. When probing the subcutaneous fat layer becomes more rigid in comparison with the condition in the first stage, the unevenness of skin texture is slightly noticeable even in a resting state.

These phenomena are associated with lymphatic congestion, venous circulatory system can not cope with deducing of surplus of a liquid. If you do not take appropriate measures in the second stage, pathological changes affect the partition of connective tissue and lobed structure fat deposits, which causes a third stage of cellulite.

Stage 3 cellulite (lobed)

At this stage, irregularities in the appearance of "orange peel" distinguishable in a calm state, and if a little prioraty to the skin, the relief of its surface becomes uneven: on-site pits located under the skin fibrotic education on the place of lumps of fat deposits. The venous system in problem areas cannot cope with the task, which leads to the formation of edema, disruption of blood flow, spontaneous appearance of hematomas, slow skin regeneration after damage. The skin in this area is pale and dry, cold to the touch due to problems with the microcirculation.

Another important symptom of the third stage of lipodystrophy – tight knots under the skin that can be detected by palpation. The formation of hematomas is associated with impaired vascular permeability, causing blood into the tissue. Connective tissue to grow, forming a grid with cells, sklerosiruta and compacted, which is outwardly manifested by the mounds and pits on the skin.

Stage 4 of cellulite (nodularia)

At this stage of cellulite tuberosity skin pronounced even in a relaxed state with no muscular tension, while trying to collect the skin in the crease appear a painful discomfort through the skin is visible to the venous mesh. When probing are distinguishable major hubs of education.

At the final stage sklerosiruta not only the connective-tissue partitions, but also fat cells. May appear painful sensations in the area of localization of cellulite, because sklerozirovanie of education compress the nerves. Another name for the fourth stage of cellulite (macronodular stage) is given by the name of its main symptom – the formation of largemacroasia of the many micronodules.


In some cases, distinguish two stages of cellulite – the fifth and sixth, they do not differ in internal and external manifestations of the fourth, but the pathological changes in this case spread to unusual areas of the body and occupy a large area.

Classification of cellulite according to the clinical varieties

Clinical form of cellulite has two varieties – patchy and knotty cellulite:

  • When knotty cellulite under the skin is formed by the set of nodes that can be soft or hard by touching;
  • Plaque cellulite differs from knotty by the fact that multiple nodes are bumpy and education merge, forming chronic foci of cellulite appearance of the skin while flat and in the center of the hearth there is a ceasing.

Classification of cellulite on the skin

  • Hard cellulite often occurs in women who exercise and lead an active lifestyle. The defect is characterized by a dense small entities under the skin, hard at palpation, not changing their position when stretching of the skin. To detect hard cellulite is possible only when pressure is applied to the skin in normal condition "orange peel" is not visible. As concomitant symptoms may appear stretch marks, varicose veins and other vascular pathology. The progression of the disease after a few years transferred to another form – flaccid cellulite;
  • Flaccid cellulite is also called soft, as the affected skin is soft to the touch, shake and change your position when driving. For this form of cellulite is also characterized by vascular diseases – varicose veins, telangiectasias. Often found among women in the older age group, drastically losing weight because of illness or because of a rigid diet, leading a sedentary lifestyle;
  • Edematous cellulite. The main symptom of this disorder is the drastic increase of the lower extremities with signs of cellulite in volume due to the accumulation of excess fluid. If you press on the skin, in place of the formed indentation, with pale skin, translucent vessels;
  • Mixed cellulite – this form of lipodystrophy occurs most often. This bug appears on different parts of the body and depending on the situation can occur in solid, sluggish or swollen form.

Diagnosis of cellulite

Methods of diagnosis of cellulite:

  • Anthropometric data. To assess predisposition to cellulite necessary data on height, mass index, body volume. Visual inspection allows to detect the localization of fat deposits and the thickness of the fat. This type of diagnostics is often used to determine obesity and the severity, cellulitis can be even slim women, so this method is usually not enough;
  • Bioelectrical impedance measurements. On the body and set electrodes according to the resistance of the current to determine the ratio of fat and water in the areas most prone to cellulite. The method is based on the physical properties of the various tissues and structures of the body – water conducts electricity better than fat, so the data from the instruments on the examined area we can conclude about its structure and the amount of body fat;
  • The anode thermography. The assessment of the stage of cellulite is based on data from the anode, which transmits to the screen a signal about the temperature of the skin. The fact is that with lipodystrophy skin areas with cellulite in the later stages differ in temperature, which on the screen looks like a black hole. This is a fairly accurate and informative method of diagnosis, but its shortcomings in the nuances of the application. So, you need to create a calm environment in which the patient is nervous, and also normal conditions for the operation of the sensor – constant temperature, humidity and lighting. Changes of the body associated with the menstrual cycle, fever and Smoking can distort the data and make the study unreliable;
  • Computed tomography and magnetic resonance scanning is often used to estimate the degree of obesity, but in the diagnosis of cellulitis may also be used. Using these methods it is possible to determine the thickness of adipose tissue, but they do not provide information about the microcirculation in the superficial vessels and skin tissue;
  • Doppler ultrasound in contrast to the methods described above allows to determine the state of microcirculation in subcutaneous adipose tissue, to assess the condition of the blood vessels in the study area, which makes the procedure very informative in the diagnosis of cellulite;
  • The xerographically. This method x-ray studies allows us to estimate the location and thickness of the skin layer, the adiposetissue and muscles, it does not give any data about the microcirculation and the vascular condition. Another drawback is the need to expose the body to radiation;
  • Two-dimensional echography. One of the most informative methods of diagnostics of cellulite, is performed using the wave radiation with a frequency of 7.5-10 MHz and above. Allows you to define a number eslovenia formations and their dimensions, condition of surrounding tissues, the presence and location of edema and microcirculation disorders;
  • Histological examination. For it is necessary a sample of tissue, taken at a depth of 4 mm beneath the skin. The sample is stained with different dyes, according to the purpose of the study. For analysis of polysaccharides necessary Allenby blue, study of collagen and muscle fibers is carried out using a fukortsin. Despite the fact that this is the most informative method of diagnosis, it is used not often because of the need of violation of the integrity of skin for sampling.

Treatments for cellulite

To completely get rid of this defect is difficult, the necessary complex of therapeutic measures, including massage and beauty treatments, products for outdoor and indoor use. But even after the "orange peel" effect disappear, you will need to follow the rules of prevention of cellulite, otherwise it will appear again.

Getting rid of cellulite is difficult, it is best not to wait for bright cosmetic defect, and to start preventive measures in advance. If he manifested, it is necessary to consult a beautician who will develop an individual program of correction of cellulite for you. It should include a variety of hardware cosmetology procedures.

Ways fight cellulite

Among the various approaches to the problem of cellulite is possible to distinguish such categories:

  1. Pharmaceuticals operating within.

  2. Medications for external use.

  3. Physiotherapy.

  4. Operative (surgical) intervention.

  5. Prevention of cellulite.

Modern methods of treatment of cellulite are:

  • Activation of beta-receptors, launch and accelerate the breakdown of existing fat;
  • Oppression the work of alpha-receptors, inhibition of the synthesis and deposition of new fat;
  • The formation of the outflow of lymph and products of metabolism from the tissues;
  • Acceleration of blood flow in the capillaries of the skin, improvement of blood vessels;
  • The destruction of the capsules, which fat, the density of the fibrous fibers in the deeper layers of the skin;
  • The activation of muscular contractions;
  • Rejuvenation of the skin, improving its elasticity.

Drugs from cellulite to domestic actions

  • Active substances and trace elements, acting on the molecular level: retinol, tocopherol, ascorbic, nicotinic and lipoic acid, coenzyme Q10, carotenoids, complex under the old name "vitamin F" (linolenic, linoleic, oleic and arachidonic acids);
  • Sea kelp – natural iodine-containing lipolytics are that also contribute to the maintenance of salt balance. First of all, this refers to laminaria and fucus;
  • Various products containing natural flavonoids:

    1. Boosters of blood flow in the capillaries of the skin (extracts of grape seeds, berries of hawthorn).

    2. Funds that support the health of the skin (extract of horse chestnut, evening primrose oil).

    3. Stimulants of digestive processes (turmeric or rosemary oil).

    4. A substance that promotes the excretion of fluid (extracts of horsetail and dandelion).

    5. Antioxidants and a cleansing of toxins products (activated carbon, tea, mate and Ambicor, ginger, cellulose).

  • Pharmaceutical preparations against cellulite: Detralex, Askorutin, Venoruton and Rutin, Caffeine. Can be prescribed by a doctor according to the indications.

Drugs external actions

From the skin reduce the appearance of cellulite may not every remedy. Basically, it's cosmetic, not medical products and drugs external actions play a complementary role in treating cellulite.

  • Different vegetable oils used in the massage banks: Clary sage oil, evening primrose, Shea butter, wheat germ, etc.
  • Anti-cellulite essential oils of citrus and conifers, bergamot, chamomile, etc. When mixing oils, you need to adhere to the principle of similarity: woody only woody, citrus with citrus, floral with floral;
  • Extracts, stimulating the outflow of liquid: grapefruit, ivy, Arnica, horsetail, lingonberry, Lotus;
  • Substances with lipolytic properties: capsaicin,menthol, caffeine, mate tea, extracts of guarana and Gotu Kola;
  • Mud and algae preparations are used for lotions and compresses. Produce the lifting effect, nourish and improve elasticity of the skin;
  • Honey in anti cellulite clearly shows therapeutic properties in massage manual: removal of fluids, toxins and products of metabolism, health and nutrition of the skin and also reducing the volume of fat.

Methods of physical coercion

Consider different procedures for treating cellulite:

  1. Massage cellulite. There are several types of anti-cellulite massage:

    • Manual – has a lymphatic drainage effect, positively affects blood flow and are capable of loosening fat;
    • Vacuum – improves circulation and stimulates the removal of fluid by creating a pressure drop.

    • Cupping – performs enhanced lymphatic drainage problem areas of the body. Can be static, when banks remain in one place, or kinetic, if the banks move on the skin;

    • Vibrovakuumnoy – is an analogue of cupping massage performed with a special apparatus. In the result, there are no swelling and increases the rate of metabolic processes.
    • Pressotherapy massage with the use of the apparatus that applies pressure to problem areas, using it to achieve activation of metabolic processes, removal of metabolic products and excess fluid, stimulation of the disintegration of adipocytes and health of the vascular system.
  2. Electromyostimulation for cellulite. The essence of the procedure to stimulate muscle contractions in areas with cellulite. This accelerates blood flow and nutrition to the skin, gives tone to the blood vessels and promotes lymph drainage. Electromyostimulation is used only as an aid in the treatment of cellulite.

  3. Microcurrent therapy or microcurrent therapy for cellulite. This procedure is necessary to stimulate biochemical reactions in the epithelial cells. Microcurrents meager forces (40-1000 µa) and frequency of 0.1-500 Hz penetrate the surface and are weak, but prolonged exposure can stimulate regenerative processes, lymph drainage and local immunity. It is used in treatment of cellulite as an auxiliary procedure.

  4. Electrolipolysis for cellulite. Procedure acts on the fat cells. Usingelectricity starts lipolysis, broken down and eliminated triglycerides. There are two varieties of this method – the needle and electrode electrolipolysis. Best results the procedure gives in combination with the lymph draining massage, so excess fluid and metabolites are excreted faster.

  5. Ultrasound or cavitation of cellulite. Ultrasound destroys fibroid formation around the fat cells, normalizes the flow of lymph and blood circulation in problem areas. This is the only method that acts directly on adipocytes, destroying the fibrous skeleton, and release of triglycerides from fat cells. Despite the high efficiency, used with caution, as it has many contraindications, basically they are the same as other procedures ultrasound exposure.

  6. RF-therapy (radio frequency treatment) for cellulite. During the procedure, the skin is heated, run through it with high frequency electrical impulses, the result of stimulated lipolysis, tissue regeneration, synthesis of new collagen fibers. The method has two directions – RF lifting and lipolysis. The lifting occurs with heating of the skin, resulting in excess fluid, removed the swelling, and stimulates the synthesis of new collagen and elastin fibers. After a few treatments, resurfacing skin looks more youthful, becomes more elastic. In fact, RF-lipolysis leads to destruction of the fibrous skeleton of the fat cells, the removal of excess deposits of subcutaneous fat.

  7. Mesodissolution and mesotherapy cellulite. During the mesotherapy treatment products are introduced at a shallow depth under the skin, where they act locally on the problem areas, facilitating lymph flow removing the swelling and also strengthen blood vessels and improve microcirculation in the tissues. It stimulates the processes of tissue metabolism, synthesis of collagen and elastin fibers, production of hyaluronic acid, which is essential for moisturizing the skin and maintaining its turgor. If mesodissolution produced a devastating effect on fat cells, the procedure used for the local correction of cellulite and excess fat deposits on the face and other parts of the body.

  8. Ozone therapy cellulite. During ozone mixture ozone and oxygen is administered subcutaneously, stimulates the process of lipolysis, the destruction of the fibrin of the frame, and also improves blood circulation and tissue metabolism problem areas.

  9. Cryotherapy and cryolipolysis. Methods of cryotherapy include all means of influence onthe body or portions of it cold for therapeutic purposes. Obstensibly and has a firming effect on the immune, endocrine, nervous and cardiovascular system. Cryolipolysis – the local temperature effect on the areas with cellulite and excess fat deposits. Adipocytes at a temperature of -5 degrees moving into the regime of energy starvation, which leads to apoptosis – programmed cell death.

  10. Hydrotherapy or balneotherapy. Among the procedures of this group – hydro massage, salt baths, hydrotherapy, jet shower, contrast shower bath. They are aimed at the stimulation of tissue metabolism, improve lymph drainage, have a General tonic effect, strengthening immune system and improving the skin's appearance.

Read more: 10 modern methods of cellulite treatment

Surgical methods

Surgical treatment of cellulite is through liposuction – is a surgery to remove excess body fat helps to adjust the contours of the body, also known as lipoplasty. In addition to correction of skin appearance lipoplasty can reduce the size of the body, to bring it to the desired proportions.

However, note that operation can't be done even lean women with pronounced cellulite. In addition, given that liposuction is usually performed on the fourth and later stages of cellulite, it is necessary to consult an endocrinologist. In progressive pathology, there is a probability of fat deposition in atypical for cellulite areas and recurrence of the disease.


Prevention of cellulite

The best measure to prevent cellulite is the observance of rules of healthy lifestyle.

The package of measures needed to maintain human health is extensive, but the most necessary and important of them are the following:

  • Competent diet. This is probably the most complex rule, since no one ever will not be able to tell you exactly what foods and in what quantities your body needs. Cellulitis is better to forget about such things as bright soda, pastries, sweet pastries, fast food, different foods, meats and fried foods. Undigested carbohydrates from the food is quickly stored in subcutaneous fat, strong heat treatment make the products less useful for frying oil stand out is bad for the skin acrylamide, and chemical additives can worsen the condition of the digestive tract, skinand other organ systems. Support the health of the body natural products raw or low heat treatment (boiling, stewing, baking, steaming): dairy products, vegetable oil, fruits and vegetables, seafood, fish and meat, cereals, bread from wheat flour, a good wine in therapeutic doses;
  • The absence of bad habits. About alcoholism and other addictions and say nothing – their existence of course denies good health in humans. Another thing – Smoking is, as many believe stay healthy, despite the habit. Those who can not find the relationship between the consumption of cigarettes and cellulite, you should know that nicotine causes vasospasm and destroys ascorbic acid. The deterioration of blood circulation in the skin and inhibition of lipolysis, as mentioned in the beginning of this article, significant factors in the development of cellulite;
  • Physical activity. The passion for the sport and physical activity will significantly reduce the chances of the appearance of cellulite. Particularly useful in this regard, swimming, walking, tennis, and specialised programs of exercises against cellulite;

  • Comfortable things. We are talking about the refusal of close clothes, uncomfortable shoes and a tight waist clothing. For cellulite it is better to avoid heels, skinny jeans, synthetic fabrics;
  • The proper rest. "All diseases – from nerves", and that's a fact. Of course, a direct link between stress and illness is not immediately visible, but just look at the triggers of cellulite are the factors to discover. For example, binding of stress gives a sweet, overweight, lack of sleep and bad habits – the consequences of nervous tension, lack of exercise is the companion of depression and anxiety worsens the condition of the heart and blood vessels. Therefore, learn to relax: dedicate yourself time for hot baths, walks in interesting places and a private hobby.