some women naturally have more cellulite than others, and again, it comes down to genetics. you can have some thinner women who are genetically predisposed to have lots of cellulite, and curvier women who genetically don’t have much to start. it all depends on the distribution of fat behind the fibrous tissues and muscles, and how much of it herniates through.
the same is true for age — we don’t develop more cellulite overtime, but as we age, the appearance of cellulite becomes more prominent, as skin becomes more lax.
does cellulite affect my health?
the short answer is no. as far as science and doctors know, cellulite is a normal condition, not a medical condition, and there are no health problems associated with it.
what can i do to combat cellulite?
in terms of getting rid of cellulite, the science isn’t there yet. there are some topical creams on the market that claim to treat cellulite, but the clinical evidence to back these products isn’t conclusive. there is even a theory that the act of massaging the cream into the skin is what helps reduce the appearance of cellulite.
liposuction is another common cellulite “solution” that i get inquiries about, but liposuction is a fat reduction procedure, not a cellulite treatment. there’s a chance that in reducing the amount of fat in affected areas, the appearance of cellulite may be reduced, but it is not a guarantee, and not a treatment i would recommend for cellulite as it’s quite invasive.
similarly, some patients inquire about
coolsculpting
as a less-invasive treatment for cellulite. similar to liposuction, coolsculpting is a fat reduction procedure, and may only reduce the appearance of cellulite as a side effect, but it is not getting rid of cellulite.
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