Cellulite is body fat that is most often found on the abdomen.
Because of its bumpy appearance, it is sometimes referred to as 'orange peel' or 'cottage cheese.
' It can affect people of all sizes, not just those who are overweight.
Skinny and large alike are prone to cellulite, usually around the butt, breasts, thighs, and abs.
There are a few different causes of cellulite.
We'll look at some of them here.
Genetics play a large part in determining whether someone will have cellulite.
Studies have shown that nearly 85% of women who have cellulite have a parent or other close relative with cellulite in the same area.
After genetics, simply not leading a healthy lifestyle causes cellulite.
The more toxins that build up in the body, the more likely cellulite will form.
So leading a healthy lifestyle will not just keep you healthy but will also keep cellulite away.
This means getting enough aerobic exercise, getting enough resistance exercise, having a good diet, and drinking enough water.
Smoking is a little-known cause of cellulite.
By constricting capillaries and damages connective tissue, smoking weakens the skin.
This weakened skin allows cellulite to develop.
Along with living a healthy lifestyle as a "natural" way to fight cellulite, there are also treatments that deal directly with cellulite and may be worth looking into.
Liposuction is probably the best-known remedy for cellulite.
It is a surgical procedure that calls for the removal of the cellulite itself.
Despite potential side effects, liposuction is often recommended because it is so effective at efficiently eliminating a lot of cellulite.
A less expensive and invasive method is cellulite cream.
These creams claim to target areas with cellulite by moisturizing and improving blood flow to these areas.
It is a slow process; there may not be noticeable improvement after three or so months.
A better bet may be a lower body or thigh lift.
Intended for people who now have extra skin after losing large amounts of weight, this is a promising method to restore smooth healthy skin.
Side effects include heavy scarring, and recovery time can be longer than for other procedures.
Another treatment to consider is laser lipolysis.
Developed in Italy, this procedure uses a fiber-optic laser to absorb up to 500 grams of cellulite fat at a time.
Via small incisions at the trouble spot, the laser targets and absorbs fat from the body.
Cellulite is a preventable, treatable issue that does not have to become a source of stress.
There are many different ways to reduce and eliminate cellulite, and these tips can quickly improve one's skin and overall look.