The cause of dimpled, orange peel skin, commonly known as cellulite, is a mystery. As women tend to have cellulite more than men, many believe that its appearance is related to hormones. One thing is for sure: it is not related to weight changes. It usually appears on the abdomen, buttocks and thighs.
The treatments available for cellulite reduction aim to restore a smoother and firmer texture to the skin, improving tone, firmness or fat content and, consequently, improving the skin’s topography. There are several treatments currently available. Consult a local plastic surgeon to determine which treatment is best for you.
Ideal candidates for cellulite reduction are people in good health who share one or more of these characteristics:
They are unhappy with the cellulite on their bodies and want to reduce it.
They understand that available treatments can reduce, but not eliminate, the appearance of cellulite in most cases.
They have light-colored skin (which makes cellulite more noticeable).
The best way to determine the possible results of cellulite reduction is to schedule an appointment with a plastic surgeon. At this time, the appearance of cellulite can be temporarily reduced through treatments.
Currently available cellulite reduction procedures use one or more of the following technologies:
Laser
Vacuum
mechanical massage
infrared light
Ultrasonic high frequency sound waves
magnetic pulsed fields
Multipolar Radiofrequency ±
