Cellulite forms when the skin overlying some areas of fat is pulled downward by connective tissue bands. It mainly occurs on your thighs, buttocks, and stomach. Elmhurst cellulite makes your skin surface appear lumpy, puckered, or dimpled. Both genders can be affected by cellulite, but it is more common in women. The exact cause of cellulite is unknown, but age, hormones, genetics, and lifestyle habits can increase the chance of its development. It is easy to diagnose cellulite through physical examination. Cellulite is not a medical condition, so people treat it for cosmetic reasons.
Risk factors of cellulite
Dietary and lifestyle factors
You are more likely to have more significant cellulite amounts if you take excess fats and carbohydrates. Wearing tight elastic underwear across your buttocks can limit blood flow, leading to cellulite formation. Cellulite is more common in individuals with excess fat but can also occur in slim and fit people.
Genetic factors
Cellulite development requires specific genes. Genetic factors can be associated with your metabolism speed, under-skin fat distribution, ethnicity, and circulatory levels. These factors can affect the development of cellulite.
Age
As you age, your skin becomes less elastic, thinner, and may sag. These skin changes can increase the risk of developing cellulite.
Treatment for cellulite
Laser treatment
Laser treatment can improve the appearance of your cellulite for several months to years. The procedure involves your doctor inserting a tiny laser probe under your skin. The doctor then fires the laser, breaking up your cellulite. Laser treatment can increase collagen production that will thicken your skin, reducing the appearance of your cellulite below.
Vacuum-assisted tissue release
Vacuum-assisted tissue release uses a device containing small blades to cut the bands. As the connective bands are being cut, the tissue underneath moves up to occupy the space under your skin. This new skin minimizes the appearance of cellulite. The results of vacuum-assisted precise tissue release can last for three years.
Carboxytherapy
Carboxytherapy involves your technician inserting carbon dioxide gas under your skin. The procedure is not fully effective, but some cellulite disappears. You may experience bruising and mild pain after the process, but the effects clear after a few days.
Subcision
Subcision is where your dermatologist puts a needle under your skin to break up the connective tissue bands. This procedure is effective, with results lasting for two years or more.
Acoustic wave therapy
Acoustic wave therapy transmits sound waves to the cellulite area through a unique hand-held device. You may need several treatment sessions to see the expected results.
Endermologie
Endermologie involves your provider giving you a deep massage on the affected area using a vacuum-like tool that lifts your skin. The Food and Drug Administration proves the treatment to be safe.
Retinol
Retinol medication can minimize the appearance of cellulite by thickening your skin. You may have to use it for six months to see the results. Try a patch test first because some patients develop adverse effects like a racing heart.
Cellulite is the fat beneath the skin that makes your skin appear lumpy or dimpled. You can minimize its appearance through retinol medicines, laser treatment, Endermologie, or subcision. Schedule an appointment at Leva Medical for cellulite treatment to improve the appearance of your skin
