Conquering Cellulite
Table of Contents
Introduction To Cellulite
What Is Cellulite?
Cures & Treatments
Drugs or Cosmetics?
Topical Treatment
Body Wrapping
Electric Muscle Stimulation
Liposuction
Glossary
Resources
Introduction To 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.
Cures –& Treatment
Options
If our research indicates
that cellulite is not recognized as a disease, is there no such thing as a
“cure?” We aren’t here to make that determination. That is something the reader
should pursue for him or herself. Whether there is or is not a “cure,” there are
various methods of treatment and we will endeavor to review them for you with an
eye toward “Conquering Cellulite.”
All you need to do is begin
a search for information about cellulite and you will find yourself bombarded
with commercial messages. There are hundreds of sources all claiming to reduce
or eliminate the ravages of cellulite, and “for only $xxxxx you too can rid
yourself of this condition.”
The most widely advertised
methods we have found are topical creams and/or ointments, body wrapping,
electronic muscle stimulation and liposuction. Let’s review them beginning with
topicals.
To be continued
Health News:
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Conquering cellulite - The Fit List - msnbc.com
By Kathy Kaehler Concerned about cellulite? You're not alone. An estimated 90 percent of women have cellulite, the bumpy "cottage cheese" that shows up on the thighs and ...
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Work it! Beach bodies don't come easy - Smart Fitness- msnbc.com
What's the best way to conquer cellulite? Or firm up flab after weight loss? How can a guy get a chest he's proud to show off poolside? Smart Fitness answers your workout queries.
Cojo: Jeans that will melt your fat and more? - Fashion & Beauty ...
Style guru Steven Cojocaru shares a look at cellulite-busting jeans, Catwoman-inspired clothes and other must-haves for the celeb set. ... Cojo: Jeans that will melt your fat and ...
Extreme makeover: Coming to a beach near you - Healthy Living- msnbc ...
Sayonara cellulite? There are new treatments -- targeting the lumpy skin that on legs and buttocks - that may be a viable way to get rid of cellulite once and for all, experts tell ...
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Exclusive: Ex Heat editor's regrets over celebrity cellulite shots ...
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... his regret over the magazine's obsession with snapping celebrities' cellulite - and the giveaway sticker that mocked Katie Price's disabled son Harvey. ...
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American Laser Centers Sponsors STYLE360 to Share the Skinny on ...
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The first device to be FDA-approved for both cellulite reduction and circumferential reduction of the thighs, VelaShape can make squeezing into the ...
Grim economy casts pall on Fashion Week AFP
Rodriguez to present 'anti-stress' collection at New York Fashion Week The Canadian Press
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Cellulite Creams: How To They Get Rid Of Fat Deposits On Your Body? - Best Sy...
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Cellulite Creams: How To They Get Rid Of Fat Deposits On Your Body?
Best Syndication, CA - Sep 2, 2008
There are some effective cellulite creams out there that can get rid of the fat deposits on your body. They are able to do so by breaking up the fat so that ...
Stretch Mark Cream - Why Are They Effective? Best Syndication
Best Wrinkle Cream: How Do They Get Rid Of Fine Lines And Wrinkles? Best Syndication
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Cellulite Treatment: The Three Best Treatments That Will Get Rid ...
Best Syndication, CA - Sep 2, 2008
Cellulite is a common problem for many individuals, especially women. It forms around the legs and thighs leaving ugly bulges. They can leave you looking ...
CHANGES, 'The Next Generation MedSpa', seeks Master Distributor ... - PR Web ...
CHANGES, 'The Next Generation MedSpa', seeks Master Distributor ...
PR Web (press release), WA - Sep 4, 2008
The TODAY Show also has taped a segment on weight loss and cellulite reduction featuring CHANGES non-surgical spa treatments. The CHANGES equipment comes ...
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Exclusive: Ex Heat editor's regrets over celebrity cellulite shots and Jordan...
Ex Heat editor Mark Frith has spoken out for the first time of his regret over the magazine's obsession with snapping celebrities' cellulite - and the giveaway sticker that mocked Katie Price's disabled son Harvey.
New treatments fight cellulite (WABC-TV New York)
There are now two new ways to kiss cellulite goodbye.
CHANGES, 'The Next Generation MedSpa', seeks Master Distributor for NJ: Fast-...
CHANGES, "the next generation MedSpa", seeks Master Distributor for New Jersey with huge income potential as fast-growing weight loss chain expands into country's wealthiest state. CHANGES features non-invasive, FDA-approved spa treatments designed to help clients lose weight, lose inches, dissolve cellulite, slim, tighten and tone without the use of knives, needles, lasers or chemicals. ...
Green Guide Chemical romance The truth about the beauty industry sure isn?t...
High cheekbones, long neck, plump lips, glossy hair, no cellulite, eternal youth. These idealistic standards are what Naomi Wolf calls “the beauty myth,” the...
Lily Allen feels 'suicidal' and 'bullied' over Elton John stories (Daily Mirror)
Lily Allen has lashed out over recent stories papers that claimed she was having a feud with Elton John after her drunken exchanges with him as they presented the GQ Awards this week.
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