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Cellulite describes dimpling of skin, caused by the protrusion of subcutaneous fat into the dermis creating an undulating dermal-subcutaneous fat junction adipose tissue.

While harmless, the dimpled appearance is a cause of concern for some people. The cosmetics industry claims to offer many remedies. There are no supplements that have been approved as effective for reducing cellulite. Liposuction, which extracts fat from under the skin, is not effective for cellulite reduction. Dieting does not get rid of the dimpled appearance, but balanced eating, drinking and exercising may help.

Cellulite has been found to be indistinguishable from ordinary fat in every medical and scientific test. It is not proven whether any cosmetic lotion, massager or pills can reduce/increase cellulite versus ordinary fat. The only known way to reduce cellulite is to reduce overall body fat by altering diet or exercise.

The cause of cellulite is not yet specifically known. But, some theories lead to stress, and eating habits as some of the major causes. Some foods considered as cellulite culprits are wheat found in pasta and white bread, foods rich in trans fats.

Massaging affected areas help reduce cellulite. As cellulite is subcutaneous fat, the lack of blood vessels makes it hard to metabolize. Thus, cellulite affected areas are usually apllied with pressure to improve circulation.

2006-10-12 06:28:09 · answer #1 · answered by terra_chan 4 · 0 0

I'm not too sure what is the real cause since there seems to be more than one cause. All I know is that your body loses its elastcity or gets looser and there are a few ways to smooth it down. I tried the Nivea shaping treating cream specifically for those areas (around $10 Cdn) and I see some improvement after a month (I exercise and try to tone up this area too, so I guess it could be another factor). You can also try Shea butter lotion, or any firming lotion (heard any of these will work too). You will not see the results right away, it'll take a month or more to see the difference so be patient. :)

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just wanted to add that these aren't actually cure, but helps improve the appearance of the uneven fat cells that causes dimples. You can check reviews from people who have used certain products. I have read from a magazine where a doctor believes it can be corrected by letting the body natural grow over time and regularly exercise can help.... who knows this topic is quite debatable.

2006-10-12 05:55:19 · answer #2 · answered by Jess3e 3 · 0 0

Cellulites are formed when your skin is unable to detox itself quickly and are more likely to be formed when you have excess fats under your skin.

There is no known cure for it but I have been able to reduce it doing a detox programme.

If you are interested in how, email me at verityy@yahoo.com

2006-10-12 14:57:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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2014-09-10 00:57:11 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

You can execise to firm that skin area, to reduce and get rid of the cellulite.

2006-10-12 05:56:00 · answer #5 · answered by sweet 2 · 0 0

it can be genetic other factors that increase it are smoking caffine ie coffee cola etc and sugary foods. lots of water body wraps and body brushing can help shift it

2006-10-12 05:45:19 · answer #6 · answered by parisxxx 4 · 0 0

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