Cellulite Treatments

Most women – even movie stars and celebrities – must deal with cellulite at some point in their lives, leading them to seek out cellulite treatments. Cellulite – the lumpy deposits on legs, buttocks and hips that resemble cottage cheese – appears when fluid, fat and toxins build up in the connective tissues underneath the skin. As you age, these pockets of fat can harden and grow larger. Older women complain of cellulite more than younger women, and are often more active in pursuing cellulite treatments.

Before seeking cellulite treatments, it’s important to understand the factors that make some people more susceptible to cellulite than others.

• What is your gender? Women are much more likely to get cellulite than men, leading them to seek cellulite treatments.
• Do your moms and grandmothers suffer from cellulite? Heredity plays a role in cellulite development and whether you will pursue cellulite treatments.
• Do you exercise? People with more body fat, who don’t exercise, are definitely at risk for cellulite formation and thus will need cellulite treatments.
• How old are you? Teenagers don’t really pursue cellulite treatments like their moms do, as age contributes to weight gain, giving fat deposits time to swell and harden.
• Do you have thick skin? If so, you’re less likely to show signs of cellulite and probably won’t need cellulite treatments.
• Do you drink enough water? Insufficient water intake can contribute to cellulite and lead you to pursue cellulite treatments.
• Are you taking birth control? If so, you’re at a higher risk for developing cellulite and thus may need cellulite treatments.
• Did you just have a baby? If so, you’re at a higher risk for developing cellulite and thus may need cellulite treatments.

If you do have cellulite, here is some information from The Podiatry Institute on cellulite treatments:

• Cellulite Treatments – Option 1: Strengthen the connective tissues in your legs, hips and buttocks, and increase circulation in inflicted areas.
• Cellulite Treatments – Option 2: Drink plenty of fluids. If you don’t like the taste of water, try flavored calorie-free water.
• Cellulite Treatments – Option 3: Exercise. Combine a weight training program with steady aerobic exercise to build up healthy muscle.
• Cellulite Treatments – Option 4: Eat a healthy diet to ensure that fat deposits get smaller – not larger.
• Cellulite Treatments – Option 5: Wear products like support hosiery to increase leg circulation and give you a more streamlined appearance.
• Cellulite Treatments – Option 6: Use a self-tanner to help hide the unsightly appearance of cellulite deposits.

In addition to these cellulite treatments, some people may also try expensive treatments like liposuction and mesotherapy, or the injection of drugs into the cellulite afflicted area. But with these cellulite treatments, relief will be only temporary at best.

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Information on foot, leg and lower body health conditions like cellulite and cellulite treatments provided by The Podiatry Institute, dedicated to advancing the standard of care in podiatric medicine and its effects on muscoskeletal health.