Cellulite on Legs Treatments
Cellulite on Legs Treatments
Cellulite is a term for the formation of lumps and dimples in the skin.
Common names for cellulite are orange-peel skin, cottage-cheese skin, hail damage, and the mattress phenomenon.
Cellulite can affect both men and women, but it is more common in females, due to the different distributions of fat, muscle, and connective tissue.
Between 80 and 90 percent of women may experience cellulite at some point in their lives.
Is there any way to eliminate the “cottage cheese” on your thighs and rear end? No, not really. But there are steps you can take to get rid of cellulite.
What Causes It?
It's just normal fat beneath your skin. It looks lumpy because it pushes against connective tissue, causing the skin above it to pucker. That's why you can have it whether you're heavy or thin. Women are more likely to get it than men. Other things that can bring it on:
It shows up less on darker skin. So if you have light skin, a self-tanner may make the bumps and dimples harder to spot. There are other ways to get rid of cellulite. Some work better than others.
Cryolipolysis
This noninvasive procedure freezes and kills fat cells. Once they’re dead, your body naturally removes them. This treatment is usually used for body shaping, but fat removal can also improve your cellulite. It can take three treatments and 3 or 4 months for you to see results.
Laser Treatments
Also called radiofrequency systems, they show promise for cellulite. Treatment usually mixes massage, liposuction, or light therapy. It can liquefy fat, cut connective tissue to loosen puckering, boost collagen growth and skin tightening, increase blood flow, and lessen fluid retention. Expect results to last at least 6 months.
One popular FDA-approved laser treatment is called Cellulaze. The doctor injects numbing solution into the area, then puts a laser under your skin. It shoots heat in three directions. You can expect about a 75% improvement in your cellulite for about a year.
