Cellulite and How to get rid of it with Liposuction or an Alternative

Cellulite is a "topographical skin change." This means that it is a change in the way the skin goes from smooth to dimpled and bumpy or lumpy. What causes cellulite? No one knows for sure, but it theorized that cellulite may be triggered by the female hormone estrogen. This theory is in place because most post pubescent females have cellulite. Some men do too, but far fewer have it than females. It is also theorized that men have thicker skin than women, and therefore have less visible collections of cellulite.

Other descriptions for cellulite are: adiposis edematosa, dermopanniculosis deformans, status protrusus cutis, gynoid lipodystrophy, orange peel syndrome, and cottage cheese skin. Cellulite is really just collections of fat that get stuck in fibrous connective tissues predominantly in the buttocks and thighs.

Gender, face, biotype, distribution of the fat in the body, insufficient circulation, genetics and predispositions to lymphatic conditions all seem to be contributing factors to the development of cellulite. Diet can improve or worsen the appearance of cellulite, as can weight bearing exercise and stress reduction. A high stress life leads to increased levels of catecholamines, which are linked to the evolution of fat to cellulite. Wearing extremely tight clothing can also increase the formation of cellulite by decreasing blood flow.

There is no cure for cellulite. There are temporary fixes and ways to drastically improve the appearance of cellulite. One medically approved non surgical procedure is called the ACCENT YOUR BODY treatment. The ACCENTâ„¢ is an FDA-approved, non-invasive, non-ablative machine using the most advanced radiofrequency technology to treat cellulite (skin wrinkles). This FDA-approved medical technology is the ONLY system on the market that provides both unipolar and bipolar radiofrequency technology. This is important because it allows the practitioner to treat cellulite at two different tissue depth levels. One radiofrequency provides deep dermal heating which causes those deep bundles of fat to lose their ties to the connective tissue thereby bringing about skin remodeling and new collagen formation. The other radiofrequency improves blood circulation to the treated areas to help drain fatty deposits and toxins. The dual-frequencies work in concert to ultimately shrink fat cells leaving a much-improved overall contour of the skin surface.

Another option is liposuction. When this surgical procedure is performed, a small incision is made in the area to be suctioned and a small vacuum device with a wand is inserted under the skin. The wand is then scraped back and forth and side to side underneath the skin to remove cellulite and excess fat. A certified plastic surgeon Los Angeles should do liposuction procedures rather than dermatologists.

If you are interested in liposuction, ACCENT treatments or other cosmetic procedures like breast augmentation Los Angeles is the place to begin your search. Check out Dr. Jay Calvert of Beverly Hills and Newport Beach. He can be reached through his website at http://ping.fm/DJq5M