Everything You Need to Know About Reducing Cellulite

Cellulite is an issue that affects many people, but there are ways to reduce its appearance. This article will discuss what cellulite is, what causes it, how to reduce the appearance of cellulite through diet and exercise, as well as treatments available from plastic surgeons.
What is Cellulite?
Cellulite occurs when fat deposits build up beneath the surface of your skin causing dimpling or lumpy looking skin on your thighs, hips or buttocks. It’s caused by a combination of factors such as hormones, genetics, lifestyle choices and aging which can all contribute to its development. While it isn't harmful medically speaking, it can be aesthetically unappealing for some people.
What Causes Cellulite?
As mentioned above, there are several factors that can cause cellulite including:
- Hormones - like estrogen, which makes cells more prone to storing fat
- Genetics
- Poor circulation
- Dehydration - not drinking enough water
- Smoking cigarettes
- Lack of physical activity - not exercising regularly
- Unhealthy diet – eating too much processed foods high in sugar and saturated fats
- Age – collagen production decreases with age making skin less elastic thus making it more prone to developing
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All these things together create an environment where fat deposits become visible under the surface of the skin resulting in that dreaded “cottage cheese” look!
How To Reduce The Appearance Of Cellulite
There are several ways you can help reduce the appearance of cellulite, such as: regular exercise (especially cardio); maintaining a healthy weight through proper nutrition and hydration; using topical creams containing caffeine or retinol which helps tighten up loose sagging skin around areas affected by cellulite such as thighs or buttocks; massaging the area with a cup or special brush which helps increase blood flow and circulation in the area helping to reduce its appearance. All these things will help you achieve a smoother looking skin on your body! Lastly, there are still several topical creams that claim to contain certain ingredients that aid cellulite reduction, but none of them have been scientifically proven effective at this point in time so make sure to do research before committing to surgery or laser treatments. Contact Plastic Surgery Central Florida at 407-674-1396 to schedule your consultation today!









