cellulite
Avoid a smoking habit
Many smokers say they started smoking before the age of 16, even though the law prevents anyone selling tobacco, cigarettes or cigarette papers to those under this age. Avoiding the temptation to smoke at an early age is therefore important to prevent you developing a habit. Reasons to quit...read more
Away with cellulite !
Exercise cellulite away A simply analogy that describes cellulite is skin that appears to have a cottage cheese appearance. The lumpy appearance of the skin is actually deposits of fat and/or water that are trapped in the connective tissue beneath the skin. The most common ...read more
Can we fight cellulite?
Thankfully, the answer is yes, we can fight cellulite, or at least the appearance of cellulite, through several therapeutic treatments that are available on the market today. It is not, however, a one-time deal. Once you stop the treatments,...read more
Cellulite aka orange peel
Cellulite consists of fatty deposits that form uneven, wrinkled and dimply skin on the thighs, hips and buttocks of about 85 percent of all mature women. It forms when the connective tissue beneath the skin that shapes these fatty deposits becomes weak and deformed. The firs...read more
Cellulite and fat: an overview
Cellulite is the name given to the lumpy, irregular fat deposits often found around the hips, buttocks and upper leg areas. It is sometimes described as 'orange peel skin' because of the dimpled appearance of the affected areas. It appears in 90% of post-ado...read more
Cellulite: one of the perks of being a woman
Cellulite is the name given to the "puckering" and "dimpling" of the skin - which is often likened to "orange peel". It occurs in the subcutaneous layer - the layer of fat under the skin. It is thought to be due to lifestyle and...read more
Cellulitis, not to confuse with cellulite!
Cellulitis is a skin infection characterized by redness, swelling, and pain. It is an infection of the deeper layers of the skin that is usually caused by a group A streptococcus and S. aureus in adults and Haemophilus influenzae type B in children less than...read more
Diet and excercise are important to fight cellulite
Cellulite diet - Detoxification diet may help you to reduce cellulite by improving on cellulite related functions like lymph and blood flow in your body. Following an anti cellulite detoxification diet means giving up on fatty, junk foods, a...read more
Endermologie, a non-surgical cellulite treatment
How does it work? Endermologie® is non-surgical and non-invasive. It involves the use of a motorized device with two adjustable rollers and controlled suction. The skin gently folds and unfolds under the continuous action of the rollers and is literally...read more
Facts about cellulite
What is cellulite? Cellulite is fat stored just under the skin in fat storage cells on the upper arms, buttocks and thighs. As these fat cells grow they get damaged and damage the collagen binding the cells in place, leading to malformations under the skin. This pushes the ...read more
How to avoid cellulite
Definition Cellulite is fat that is deposited in pockets just below the surface of the skin. It occurs around the hips, thighs, and buttocks. Given how close cellulite is to the surface of the skin, it creates a dimpled appearance in those areas of the bod...read more
Radiofrequency for cellulite and fat
What can radiofrequency (RF) energy treat? Pure RF energy alone (such as the Accent™ device) or RF in combination with other modalities (such as the Velasmooth™ device which combines RF with infrared, tissue mobilisation and suction) can be used in treatments to...read more
Side effects in radiofrequency treatments for cellulite and fat
Does it hurt and what are the potential complications? As the treatment is carried out you will experience heating sensations every time the RF energy is delivered to your skin and underlying tissue. Some devices have inbuilt cooling mecanisms, to protect y...read more
The truth about cholesterol
Researchers have found that excessively high cholesterol levels are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and that this risk can be reduced by lowering cholesterol levels into a safe range. However it appears that it is...read more
