Cellulite

Cellulite, also known as cottage cheese skin or orange peel, is a form of localized fat storage in the adipose cells of the hypodermis. The connective strands within these cells begin to stiffen, swell and pull down the skin at attached points. This creates sections of skin that appear to be held down while others bulge outward.

Cellulite appears in both men and women (although more often in women) in the lower limbs, thighs, buttocks, abdomen and pelvic regions. The condition is generally characterized by dimpled and lumpy sections of skin tissue, giving the texture an uneven and bumpy appearance.

CAUSE: Contrary to popular belief, the cause of cellulite is not a cut and dry weight management issue. Although poor diet and bad circulation may contribute to the condition, an estrogen hormonal component appears as a main constituent to its presentation - which explains why very few men suffer from cellulite. A woman's connective tissue is extremely inflexible, and weight gain causes fat cells to expand. The composition and behavior of women's fat cells and connective tissue that holds them in place is suggested as the primary culprit of cellulite development. In addition to this theory, cellulite can appear through hereditary factors, smoking, certain medications and crash diets.

TREATMENT: VelaSmooth™, SmartLipo™, Mesotherapy, VelaShape™, ProLipo™, Lipodissolve™, Accent™, CoolLipo™, Titan™, SmoothShapes, Med Sculpt™, ReFirme™,  Skin Tightening, PhotoMesotherapy.