Cellulite
It is a phenomenon that warns sufferers that they are living an unhealthy lifestyle in terms of nutrition and movement, and not drinking enough water. It is very common among women more than men, due to the nature of lymphatic drainage in both men and women. The prevalence of cellulite in women is approximately ninety-eight percent, regardless of whether the woman suffers from obesity or not, while in men we find that the percentages are very low and are hardly visible to them.
Cellulite is defined as the retention of fat and fluids under the skin in certain areas of the body, in the form of lumps of varying size. This causes fibrosis of the skin layer, making it appear curvy like the peel of an orange, meaning there are low and high areas in the place affected by cellulite, which causes a bad, especially embarrassing appearance. In ladies.
The causes of cellulite
- Gaining weight and losing it several times in short periods causes the body to retain fluids and fats in certain areas of the body and not others.
- Drink beverages that contain caffeine in large quantities, such as coffee and tea.
- Lack of movement, lethargy, and lack of exercise.
- smoking.
- Do not drink large quantities of water during the day.
- Incorrect eating habits.
- Wearing tight clothes exacerbates the problem of cellulite in women.
- Use soft bath brushes, which cannot stimulate blood circulation and get rid of the layer of dead skin on the body, as is the case with rough brushes made of natural fiber threads.
- Repeated pregnancy and childbirth.
Cellulite forms
- The first type: a type that does not appear on the skin except by pressing on it, and it is considered one of the simplest types of cellulite.
- The second type: It appears while the affected person is standing in front of the mirror, while it disappears while lying down and sleeping.
- The third type: It is the type that appears when standing or sleeping, and appears very clearly, without pressure on it.
- The fourth type: It is the type that appears greatly, and is characterized by the presence of large wrinkles in the skin, and it is one of the most difficult types.
Cellulite treatment and ways to get rid of it
- Getting rid of the bad habits that we practice in our daily lives, which lead to the appearance of cellulite.
- Massage the affected areas continuously, using rough bath brushes, with some creams that stimulate the elimination of cellulite, such as creams that contain caffeine, which will greatly reduce its appearance.
- Using mesotherapy injections, laser sessions, and waxing to get rid of cellulite; These treatments take place in the clinic of a specialist plastic surgeon.
- Follow a healthy lifestyle, get rid of inactivity, and do exercises that help get rid of cellulite.
- Massage the body using special massage oils, because massage helps circulate lymph in the body, which fights the formation of fat and collects it under the skin.
- Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits, and drink the equivalent of two liters of water daily.
