Cellulite Treatment

Cellulite Treatment

Cellulite is among the many persistent problems that make people extremely conscious of their bodies, especially women. Although the stigma against cellulite has significantly reduced in the past couple of years, thanks to the continuous spread of awareness regarding body positivity, people still seek treatment to get rid of them for gaining confidence in their bodies.

Women are comparatively more likely to have cellulite than men due to the different fat distribution, connective tissues, and muscles between men and women. The most common areas where cellulite is visibly seen are your thighs, abdomen, hips, buttocks, and breasts. Research shows that around 80-90% of women have cellulite to varying degrees.

Cellulite is nothing but subcutaneous fat. They become visible when the skin that overlays certain areas of fat gets pulled downwards to the deeper tissues through various connective tissue bands. As such, you are left with an uneven surface on your skin, making it look like a skin dimpling.

In other words, they are caused by the build-up of fat under your skin. The thickness of one’s skin plays a major part in how soon and how prominent the cellulite becomes. As one ages, the skin gets thinner losing elasticity, making cellulite more visible.

Possible Causes

Your age, body fat percentage, and genes can dictate how much cellulite you have and how noticeable they become. Generally, the main causes of cellulite are as follows:

• Poor diet
• Weight gain
• Accumulated toxins
• Unhealthy lifestyle
• Inactivity
• Pregnancy
• Hormones
• Genetics

Risk factors

Some people are more prone to get cellulite accumulation. Some of the factors are:

• Females accumulate cellulite after puberty.
• Aging
• Genetics
• Inactive lifestyle

Signs and Symptoms

Cellulite looks like a bump on the skin. It is often described as having an orange peel-like texture. In some severe cases, the skin may look as rumpled, with areas appearing as valleys and peaks. You can see mild cellulite when you pinch the skin in areas such as the thighs. It is most commonly found in buttocks and thigs. However, it can also be found on the lower abdomen, breasts, upper arms, etc.

Diagnosis

There are no tests for checking cellulite. The usual diagnosis comprises discussion with the doctor and the physical examination of the skin.

Treatment Options at 7DMC

Topical treatments such as ointment and cream can make your skin firmer, tighter, and smoother while also moisturizing it. However, they won’t remove cellulite. They would just temporarily reduce the appearance of cellulite.

This is why resorting to medical treatments is recommended. First and foremost, you need to speak to a certified dermatologist to examine the condition and severity of your cellulite. Be transparent regarding your diet, lifestyle, and skin allergies, and other medical histories with your doctor.

Based on the diagnosis, follow through with the advice of your doctor. Depending upon your situation, you would be prescribed one of the following medical cellulite treatments:

Ultrasound

It is a non-invasive method that helps in eliminating fat using sound waves. It is recommended that ultrasounds should be paired up with another cellulite treatment. The results can be seen in 2-3 months.

Cryolipolysis

This method eliminates cellulite by freezing the fat cells underneath your skin. This results in the fat cells getting ruptured, and the boy absorbs the releasing content. It takes around 3-4 months and a few sessions for results to be seen.

Laser and radiofrequency treatment

It combines tissue massage with radiofrequency technology, diode laser energy, infrared light, suctioning, and heat to treat cellulite.

Cellfina

In this treatment, the tough bands under your skin that store cellulite is broken with the help of a needle.

Carboxytherapy

In this method, carbon dioxide is inserted underneath your skin, which increases blood flow to the area, reducing cellulite appearance.

The dermatology clinic of 7DMC is one of the most trusted skincare clinics in the Middle East and the entire world. With world-renowned skincare and aesthetic specialists, you can rest assured that you will be under good hands in order to take care of your cellulite.

This is especially true for the non-invasive methods, which most people prefer these days due to the lower risks involved. 7DMC has done ground-breaking work in non-invasive skin care treatments, and cellulite is one of them.