Cellulite
and its treatment
The Cause of Cellulite
Cellulite is caused by "bulging" fat-pockets tethered down by fibrous bands under the skin. Excess fat and water-retention aggravates the "bulging." Dimpling and uneven skin which has also been likened to an orange peel - peau d' orange.
Cellulite, which affects over 90% of post-pubescent women to varying degrees, is commonly found on the thighs, buttocks and legs. The older one gets, the more likely that there is cellulite. This can be explained by an increase of hard fibrous bands accumulating in the thighs over the years. The heat generated by the RF in the fat layer destroys a little of the fats, contracts the fibrous septae and improves blood circulation.
Historical Perspective
On the point about poor circulation, it is very interesting to note that doctors in the early days of Medicine (19th century) classified Cellulite as a disease of poor circulation and possibility an "infection." You find the term "Cellulitis" used in older textbooks. Cellulitis nowadays denote an infection of the skin and its subcutaneous tissues. Which Cellulite is absolutely not. It however shares the characteristic of infection, like swelling and poor circulation.
Anatomical Predisposition
Cellulite is caused by bulging fat pockets squeezed by fibrous bands in certain parts of the body. The fibrous septae in men are diagonal whereas in women where they are perpendicular to skin. This and the difference in fat distribution between the sexes, make cellulite more common in women.
Common Myths
The actual problem is NOT the result of being overweight, contrary to common beliefs. Cellulite can even be found on non-obese girls in their 20's. However, weight reduction often causes it to appear less visible. Unfortunately, cellulite recurs as easily unless an inhumane effort is put into cardio-training reducing body fat to almost nothing.
Expectations based on Current Treatments
Cellulite-free legs like Madonna's or on Baywatch babes can only happen on TV. In reality, very few women can escape having cellulite. It's only a matter of degree.
Most current treatments will reduce Cellulite. But it does NOT remove completely Cellulite. Read more about our Cellulite Treatment using Radiofrequency.
Treat Options
- Radiofrequency
- We have stopped using Mesotherapy due to an unreliable source of the Mesotherapy drugs. We have stopped using Carboxytherapy as a treatment modality. We do not relish causing iatrogenic subcutaneous emphysema - albeit just CO2 and no matter how effective it was - just to treat cellulite.
- LPG Endermologie complements Mesotherapy and Radiofrequency. We do not operate this machine. We can refer you to our colleague for this.
- Liposuction (Conventional, VASER or Smartlipo) often only makes cellulite worse by causing adhesions and more marked lumpiness.
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