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Cellulite is something that strikes, unfortunately, 85-90 percent of women. Regardless of fitness levels and sizes, almost all women are affected by cellulite. Many women, frustrated by the lack of effect of diet and exercise, seeking surgical treatment of cellulite.

What is cellulite?

Cellulite is the dimpled appearance of skin on the thighs of a woman, legs, arms and stomach, especially after the age of 35 years. Most doctors agree that this appearance is probably caused by the weakening of connective tissue under the skin. Because it is the weakening of connective tissue and scar it pushes the fat beneath the skin in cellulite bubbles that look like dimples on the skin.

Although the exact causes of cellulite has not been identified, it is believed that hormones and genetics play a role. There is no known way to prevent cellulite and it does not respond to diet and exercise in the manner that meets the normal fat. This is because the body does not burn and the runoff of deposits of fat as it is normal.

Is there a cure for cellulite?

Unfortunately, there is no type of plastic surgery that removes cellulite. Even liposuction, which is effective for deposits of fat removed, does not work for cellulite. Although cellulite can never truly be cured by itself, it can be reduced. However, most treatments for cellulite has not been demonstrated on a large scale and most evidence of their effectiveness is anecdotal from a patient must pay attention to her results, to see what works in his case.

The treatment is less invasive cellulite creams and lotions OTC from many cosmetics companies. These creams are usually the ingredient methylxanthines, which seems to be quite effective on cellulite. However, many doctors caution that these creams can not help at all.
New treatments in the battle of cellulite

A relatively new type of cellulite treatment is called collagenase treatment. With this treatment, the natural enzymes in the body are injected into the affected areas of the body over several treatments. Although small studies have been conducted so far, the evidence suggests that this may be effective for most women and at least a bit long.

Light and laser treatments are also used to treat cellulite. These treatments involve the use of lasers as well as massage and cold and heat output cells of cellulite and soften the connective tissue between the pockets of cellulite. These treatments do not seem to work for many women who use them, but they can be very expensive because it is only a temporary remedy. This treatment must be done repeatedly to get results and should be maintained on a monthly or bimonthly to keep the cellulite away.

Massage by means of mechanical instruments to get a profound effect on tissue is also used to reduce the appearance of cellulite. This type of massage called endermologie. Although it has been proven for many women, the effect is only temporary and can last a few days. However, many treatments over several months are said to help the effect lasts longer.