5 Myths on Cellulite Reduction Debunked
Each and very year millions and millions of dollars are spent on cellulite treatments that simply don't work. Slick marketing campaigns convince thousands of women to buy a cellulite reduction method only for them to be disappointed when the results don't appear.
This is why it is important to have some knowledge about the condition before you are misled by slick marketing campaigns. The first step is to debunk some myths about what cellulite is and what the best way is to get rid of it.
1. Cellulite Begins When You're Over 40
As people get older they put on more weight and the structure holding their cells together begins to breakdown. This makes age a major risk factor for cellulite. However, the condition can occur at any age including when you are a teenager.
2. Only Overweight People Have Cellulite
Just as many skinny women are affected by cellulite than overweight ones. Why? Because cellulite occurs when the thin layer of fat under the skin begins to become lumpy and uneven. This fat layer exists even when the rest of your body has very little fat.
3. Sodium is a Major Cause
A sensational myth is that the sodium found in soda pop leads to cellulite because it causes the fat cells in the body to became larger and harder. There is no evidence that this is true. But what soda pop does have is sugar which can cause people to put on more weight and fat.
4. The Problem Areas are Always the Thighs and Bum
Cellulite can be found almost anywhere on the body provided that there is enough fat content to be found under the skin. That is why the bum and thighs are the most common trouble spots for women but it can also affect other areas if your fat content is high enough.
5. Diet and Exercise Are The Only Treatments
Changes to your diet and exercise are extremely important. As already mentioned, cellulite's major risk factor is being overweight. But because slender people also get the condition it shows that being overweight is only a contributing factor. For the best results it is important that you do other treatments combined with exercise and diet changes.
Cellulite removal treatments can include creams and lotions, body wraps, radio therapy, sound wave therapy and laser therapy. Most of these treatments can be done by your beauty therapist at your day spa. If these don't appeal do you there is always the options of having a trained plastic surgeon conduct liposuction.
