Overweight

Cellulite is a harmless condition that is often unwanted due to its unattractive appearance of natural fat beneath the skin.

The puckered, or orange-peel like look to the skin, develops as fatty tissue pushes upwards whilst the tissues that connect the skin to the muscles pulls down. 

This concern is often found to affect more women than men due to the different way fatty tissue deposits itself, on areas of the body such as thighs, hips, buttocks and occasionally the stomach.

While cellulite is often associated with being overweight; it is common for people of ideal weight to be affected. However, those with a higher BMI may find that cellulite appears more prominently. Our genetics will often influence our appearance, contributing to our size, shape and the texture and structure of our skin.

Therefore, it is likely that you will be affected by cellulite if other family members also experience it in your bloodline.  

It is also thought that cellulite development can be attributed to changes or fluctuations in hormone levels, fad diets, slow metabolism, dehydration, and lack of exercise. This concern will often appear during adolescence and pregnancy and with middle-aged women experiencing symptoms associated with the menopause.

Even though healthy eating and regular exercise can help keep fit and maintain an ideal weight; it may not entirely eliminate your cellulite. The many products available over-the-counter and throughout various shops can improve the concern, but the results are barely noticeable in most cases.

A thorough consultation that assesses your concerns and the expected outcome can recommend the right treatment for you.