Cellulite
Cellulite is a very common, harmless skin condition that causes lumpy, dimpled flesh on the thighs, hips, buttocks and abdomen. The condition is most prevalent in women. Treatment isn’t necessary. But if you’re concerned about the appearance of your skin we have several treatment options at our clinic.
Causes
As a loss of elasticity can weaken the skin and bring cellulite to the surface, lifestyle can play a role in how visible cellulite becomes. The amount of elasticity someone has in their skin is somewhat due to natural ageing (as elastin depletes with age). Still, lifestyle factors and external forces also contribute to this breakdown. Therefore, while poor diet and a lack of exercise don’t cause cellulite, it can make it more prominent. Genetics also, unfortunately, predetermine the likelihood of developing cellulite. DNA makeup can play a part in how fat deposits on the body, making us more likely to develop a body shape that is similar to our parents.
symptoms
Cellulite looks like dimpled or bumpy skin. It’s sometimes described as having a cottage cheese or orange peel texture. You can see mild cellulite only if you pinch your skin in an area where you have cellulite, such as your thighs. Cellulite that is more severe makes the skin appear rumpled and bumpy with areas of peaks and valleys. Cellulite is most common around the thighs and buttocks, but it can also be found on the breasts, lower abdomen and upper Little is known about what causes cellulite. It involves fibrous connective cords that tether the skin to the underlying muscle, with the fat lying between. As fat cells accumulate, they push up against the skin, while the long, tough cords pull down. This creates an uneven surface or dimpling.
Risk factors
Cellulite is much more common in women than in men. In fact, most women develop some cellulite after puberty. This is because women’s fat is typically distributed in the thighs, hips and buttocks — common areas for cellulite. Cellulite is also more common with aging, when the skin loses elasticity.
Weight gain can make cellulite more noticeable, but some lean people have cellulite, as well. It tends to run in families, so genetics might play the biggest role in whether you develop cellulite. An inactive lifestyle also can increase your chances of having cellulite, as can pregnancy.
Treatment options
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Fat Freezing
Fat Freezing, also known as cryolipolysis, is a non-surgical fat reduction treatment that uses controlled cooling to target and destroy fat cells. The body naturally eliminates the treated fat cells over time, resulting in a more sculpted appearance.
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fat Dissolving
Fat Dissolving Injections, also known as injection lipolysis, use a specialized solution to break down and eliminate fat cells in targeted areas of the body. This treatment is effective for reducing fat in areas such as the chin, abdomen, thighs, and flanks.
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Ultraforma HIFU
Ultraformer HIFU Body is a non-invasive treatment that uses focused ultrasound energy to target the deeper layers of the skin. This energy stimulates collagen production and tightens the skin, resulting in a firmer, more lifted appearance.
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Exion Body
Exion Body is a minimally invasive treatment that uses a combination of microneedles and radiofrequency energy to target the deeper layers of the skin. This powerful combination stimulates collagen production and remodels the skin’s structure, resulting in comprehensive skin tightening and contouring.
