what is cellulite?<\/h2>\r\ncellulite is simply a collection of fat cells under the skin. why are women more prone to this skin-dimpling malaise than men? simply put\u2014it\u2019s just the way we\u2019re made! it pertains to the way that fat, muscle and connective tissue are distributed in our thighs, hips, and buttocks. in layman\u2019s terms, it\u2019s the way that fat deposits distort and push the tissue beneath the skin, giving it a topographical map look. not very flattering.\r\n

what is cellulite reduction?<\/h2>\r\nmost women prefer smooth skin versus skin-dimpling and bulges, therefore treatments for cellulite are very popular. some of the most popular treatments include:\r\n\r\ndietary supplements -\u00a0<\/strong>these boost the metabolism and improve circulation. that helps to break down fat and move it out of the body. according to the journal obesity research<\/em>, caffeine is a good option to boost thermogenesis<\/a>.\r\n\r\ncreams & ointments -\u00a0<\/strong>these are topical chemical treatments applied to the areas prone to cellulite, which again break down fat stores. many creams do not have the ability to penetrate deep enough to be a long-term effective treatment and there\u2019s always the chance of an allergic reaction<\/a>.\r\n\r\nlaser or light therapy -\u00a0<\/strong>these treatments combine suction and manipulation of the skin.\r\n\r\nmassage -\u00a0<\/strong>this treatment is usually conducted by a machine that uses rolling cylinders that tend to redistribute fat\u2014and this treatment requires ongoing maintenance. results can be measured with ultrasound<\/a>.\r\n\r\ncollagenase -\u00a0<\/strong>this is a naturally occurring enzyme that breaks down collagen (the connective tissue that binds cells together) by injection\u2014but is still in the experimental stage.","link":"\/\/www.digitopmedia.com\/cellulite-reduction\/","name":"cellulite reduction","slug":"cellulite-reduction","taxonomy":"category","parent":0,"meta":[],"acf":{"menu_description":"","does_not_have_reviews":false,"is_medically_reviewed":true,"medically_reviewed_by":{"id":43,"user_firstname":"anthony","user_lastname":"dugarte","nickname":"anthony dugarte","user_nicename":"anthony-dugarte-m-d","display_name":"anthony dugarte m.d.","user_email":"summer@two.com","user_url":"","user_registered":"2017-07-03 17:47:49","user_description":"anthony dugarte, m.d., c.s.c.s. is a cleveland, ohio native who has enjoyed success in sports, as well as academics. he accepted a full athletic scholarship to attend kent state university and graduated, cum laude, with a b.s. in exercise physiology. he is currently the research fellow for the department of orthopedic surgery at regions hospital in st. paul, minnesota. additionally, dr. dugarte has 8 years\u2019 experience as a certified strength and conditioning specialist, certified through the national strength and conditioning association.","user_avatar":false}},"yoast_head":"\n