Tips to reduce the appearance of cellulite-part 1

Cellulite is an extremely common, completely benign skin condition. While for many people, it’s just a fact of life – and why not? – for others it can be a source of embarrassment: many would like nothing better to get rid of it. It’s estimated that 90% of the women will have some degree of cellulite at different ages, regardless of their weight. There’s nothing wrong with having cellulite

Why do people get cellulite, and what are some methods to reduce its appearance? We’ve made a guide to understand it better, and laid out some techniques to lessen its appearance for those who’d rather try to lessen its appearance.

What is cellulite?“Cellulite (also known as adiposisedematosa, dermopanniculosisde for mans, status protrusus cutis, gynoid lipodystrophy, and orange peel syndrome) is the herniation of subcutaneous fat within fibrous connective tissue that manifests topographically as skin dimpling and nodularity, often on the pelvic region (specifically the buttocks), lower limbs, and abdomen.” (Rossi, Pinna)

Cellulite, then, is a type of fat formation that’s visible on the skin – and since everyone has fat in their bodies, regardless of their weight, it can then affect people of all sizes. It looks very similar to an orange peel in texture, and it typically appears on thighs, hips and backsides.

Cellulite can further be categorized into three different degrees.

No cellulite: No dimpling visible on skin, even pinched.

Level 1: No cellulite is visible on skin when at rest. If you pinched your thighs or other areas with fat, you will observe the cellulite.

Level 2: Cellulite is visible without pressure when standing,but will disappear when lying down or sitting.

Level 3: Cellulite is visible without pressure all the time at any posture.

Why do people develop cellulite?

Cellulite is so common that it’s medically considered a secondary sex characteristic, though it can of course affect people of all gender identities. It is therefore not perhaps so interesting to ask why people get it, but what can make it more or less pronounced.

Cellulite is tied to genetic factors, hormonal factors, specifically oestrogen and progesterone production, and lifestyle.

Can I get rid of cellulite permanently?

Though many products and approaches claim that it is possible, there have been no proven treatments that can completely rid someone of cellulite. Some treatments, however, do provide a temporary reduction in cellulite’s appearance, even in some cases making it temporarily invisible. Some lifestyles, moreover, can curb cellulite in the sense that they make it less likely to become more pronounced.

A propos Xiao Lei Wang:

Xiao Lei Wang – Acupuncturist in Montreal and Laval

Suite à mes études en Chine,  mon pays d’origine, ainsi que ma pratique du Tuina (Massage Traditionnel Chinois)  en Chine et au Canada;  mon intérêt profond pour la médecine traditionnelle chinoise et plus spécifiquement l’acupuncture s’estconfirmé.

J’ai donc effectué mes études en acupuncture à Montréal, au Québec, afin d’intégrer cette approche et j’ai,par la suite, fait plusieurs stages pour ouvrir et parfaire ma pratique.

Mon éthique est de prodiguer des soins efficaces, dans le plus grand respect de cette tradition millénaire et ses normes actuelles, tout en garantissant une hygiène et une sécurité de traitement exemplaire.

J’ai la preuve constante que cette approche holistique offre des résultats durables pour de nombreux maux, autant en prévention, qu’en guérison.

Étant membre de l’Ordre des Acupuncteurs du Québec et de l’Association des acupuncteurs du Québec depuis 2012,  je me ferai un plaisir de vous informer des bienfaits de l’acupuncture et de vous accueillir pour un rendez-vous à notreClinique Lierre Santé .

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