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How Do I Get Rid Of My Cellulite?
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Cellulite
In our never
ending search for the illusive “Fountain of Youth,” nothing
strikes a chord like the term “cellulite.” Interestingly,
the term “cellulite” was first introduced to us by a fashion
magazine. That fact is sufficient to generate speculation
among opposing sides to this controversial subject.
What we endeavor
to present here is an overview of the facts surrounding
“cellulite” with an eye toward education. We make no recommendations
nor endorsements as to the efficacy of any products that
may be mentioned, nor do we recommend or endorse any particular
treatments that we might discuss.
We hope to present
the pros and cons of the arguments and allow you to make
your own determination and course of action.
It is interesting
to note that nearly two decades ago, The Journal of the
American Medical Association (JAMA) stated that "there
is no medical condition known or described as cellulite
in this country.”
Because there
is no official medical term for the conditions, does that
mean that there can be a “cure?” Apparently so, as evidenced
by the thousands of products and procedures available to
combat the condition.
What
Is Cellulite?
Cellulite is
a term that is used to describe fat deposits under
the skin that outwardly give the skin a dimpled, or orange-peel
like appearance. Cellulite is most often seen
in women because the fat is arranged in large chambers
separated by columns of collagen fibers.
Fibrous strands
of tissue connect your skin to deeper tissue layers, creating
compartments of ordinary fat cells. When the fat cells
increase in size, the compartments bulge and produce the
dimpling appearance on your skin.
In overweight
people excess fat is stuffed in these compartments causing
them to bulge out. On the surface of the skin
the bulging provides the dimply appearance of cellulite,
especially in areas such as the hips, buttocks or thighs.
Oddly enough, cellulite
is predetermined by genetics so even thin women
can develop the appearance. Factors such as hormones,
pregnancy, and aging may all attribute to the weakening
of the collagen fibers to give the cellulite appearance.
Even people
diagonosed as the “morbidly obese” are not necessarily
genetically pre-disposed to cellulite and may display no
symptoms at all.
It is important
to note that even though it is unsightly, cellulite is
normal for many women and some men as well. The dimpling
appears to be less obvious when the subject has thicker
skin which further enforces the genetic predisposition.
As the body ages, the skin becomes thinner and there is
nothing that can be done for that natural aging process.
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