According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
(ASPS), over 2.6 million cosmetic surgery procedures were carried out in the
U.S. alone in 2019 — including over 265,000 liposuction procedures, many of
which were performed to remove cellulite. Cellulite removal procedures are
growing in popularity as more and more people struggle to maintain a healthy
weight.
Although they might sound like the perfect quick fixes,
liposuction, laser treatments and other means of removing cellulite surgically
are not simple means of going from a size 16 to size 6 overnight. The ASPS
itself even states, “Liposuction is not an effective treatment for cellulite —
the dimpled skin that typically appears on the thighs, hips, and buttocks — or
loose saggy skin.”
How can you get rid of cellulite? Nothing can substitute for
eating a healthy diet and getting enough exercise. Just as with other signs of
aging, cellulite is best managed first and foremost by focusing on maintaining
a healthy weight long term.
Then, certain topical treatments may help it become less
noticeable and improve skin’s overall appearance.
What Is Cellulite?
Cellulite is the appearance of lumpy or dimpled “cottage
cheese skin,” which predominantly develops on the legs (especially the thighs),
butt, stomach and the back of the arms.
Basically, it forms when globules of fat develop under the
skin and push up against the connective tissue, forming an uneven, “mottled”
look to the skin. Some of the factors that contribute to this condition are a
lack of exercise, hormone changes and — you guessed it — your diet.
It’s possible to develop cellulite at any age, but it tends
to get worse as someone gets older due to increased fatty deposits (and often a
higher body weight).
This condition is more common in women than men, with about
85 percent of women having some measure of cellulite, particularly as they age
and the skin loses its elasticity. However, even teenagers dealing with weight
and hormonal changes can deal with this skin concern.
Cellulite is not serious or harmful, and therefore many
choose to just simply leave it alone. Meanwhile, others become very bothered by
unsightly cellulite, especially following life circumstances such as weight
gain/loss or pregnancy — or in the summer when it’s common to reveal more skin.
Causes
What is the main cause of cellulite? Several primary factors
contribute to the development of cellulite, including:
• Genetic
factors
• Poor diet
• Fluid
retention
• Dehydration
• Lack of
circulation (blood flow)
• Weak
collagen structure of the skin, which leads to skin thinning and loss of
elasticity
• Being
overweight
• Hormonal
changes, including in estrogen and cortisol
• Lack of
physical activity (a sedentary lifestyle)
Some other factors that can cause skin changes, such as
cellulite, sagginess, wrinkles and formation of dark spots, include:
• hormonal
imbalances
• high
amounts of stress
• existing
medical conditions, like autoimmune disease or diabetes
• allergies
• smoking
• too much
sun exposure
• other
causes of toxicity
While the connection between dealing with stress and
developing cellulite may seem far-fetched, science has shown that all of the
factors above increase inflammation and contribute to signs of aging.
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