Nothing’s wrong with cellulite (it’s normal)!
But, if it bothers you, here are a few things to try.
Around85 percentof women over 21 have cellulite somewhere on their body.
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Lyle Leipziger, Chief of Plastic Surgery at North Shore University Hospital and LIJ Medical Center.
Having cellulite is normal and perfectly okay.
Here’s everything you better know about reducing cellulite.
What Is Cellulite?
You’re likely familiar with how cellulite looks (again, it’s very common to have!
), but what exactly are we looking at when we see cellulite appear on our bodies?
“Cellulite triggers when fat deposits push through the connective tissue beneath the skin,” explains Leipziger.
“The connective tissue acts as restrictive bands around the superficial fat creating the dimpled appearance.”
Again, cellulite is a harmless condition and can happen to anyone.
Age can also impact cellulite development.
Howard Sobel, Clinical Attending Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgeon at Lenox Hill Hospital.
If you want to reduce the appearance of cellulite, here are a few tips that can help.
Also, consider omitting certain foods from your diet for best results.
Exercise regularly
“Regular exercise will increase muscle mass and help flatten cellulite,” Sobelexplains.
Therefore,running, resistance training, and bicycling can help."
“Stimulating collagen production can contribute to smoother and tighter skin texture,” explains Garshick.
“While it may not eliminate cellulite dimples, it can certainly enhance the surface appearance.”
Introduce skin toretinol creamslowly, applying every other day to allow the skin to adapt and avoid irritation.
“However, more research is needed to solidify its efficacy.”
Exfoliate
“Regular exfoliationand moisturizing can also improve skin texture andcirculation,” says Garshick.
Whenexfoliating, always start with clean skin and apply the product as instructed.
If you want to explore professional treatment options, consider speaking with a dermatologist or plastic surgeon.
