I recently saw a report on cellulite, and how women are basically “stuck” with it. The report talked to a few cosmetic surgeons and dermatologists who believed that there were really no good methods currently to help smooth cellulite, but I happen to disagree adamantly on that assertion since I’ve seen dramatic improvement in mine from cellulite treatment cream combined with some good old fashioned discipline in massaging my problem areas either nightly or maybe even every other night (as much as I can, in other words).
The report explained that about 85% of women suffer from cellulite, whether they are thin or larger women. I happen to also believe that the number of women suffering from the orange peel look is closer to the mid nineties percentage wise, since I don’t think I’ve ever seen a woman without the spongy stuff - at least not one that hasn’t had some sort of treatment for celllulite.
It also went on to explain that the cause of cellulite is fatty pockets which are then strained by collagen bands beneath the skin, so it’s really not the deeper fatty tissue that is causing cellulite, it’s really the more superficial fat that is causing it, which is why traditional liposuction does not really help with the appearance of cellulite.
Also, for reasons thought to be linked to estrogen production, women are the most likely to suffer from cellulite, although a few men do as well. Women get the most severe cellulite in their thighs and buttocks, where circulation tends to not be as good because of the extra fat and padding in those areas.
They said that increasing circulation by getting daily exercise or some sort of physical activity in is good for cellulite, and of course massaging is good as well since it stimulate the circulation as well as may help break up the fat deposits and collagen bands that create the puckered look we all love to hate.
I think the best way to approach minimizing and reducing cellulite’s appearance is to lead an active and healthy lifestyle, reduce salty and fatty foods and complex carbohydrates, and make sure you massage those problem areas on a regular basis. If you get in the habit of massaging the cellulite stricken areas every night, then it will seem less like a chore, and believe me, you will see a difference, especially if you pair it with something that really works for skin tightening like the Revitol cellulite treatment cream (see reviews), one of my very favorites.
