Adipose Cellulite, how to recognize and eliminate it?

It is quite challenging to completely eliminate adipose cellulite. However, several methods can be implemented to prevent its onset or reduce its appearance.

Certain daily actions.

Certain daily habits or practices help prevent the onset of adipose cellulite and limit its development.

• Adopt a balanced diet : when we regularly ingest a large amount of fat, the excess is stored in adipocytes, which distorts the dermis and promotes the appearance of cellulite. To prevent it, having a balanced and varied diet is recommended.

• Maintaining regular physical activity : engaging in sports helps to burn the excess fat stored in adipocytes and aids in reducing cellulite.

• Massages : Performing a kneading and rolling massage can notably stimulate the circulation of fats and water, providing a draining effect. When accompanied by the application of a toning treatment, such as our caffeine body cream or our green coffee body scrub, this type of massage has a smoothing and firming effect on the skin. The caffeine in particular has a lipolytic action. It triggers a cascade of reactions that result in the reduction of fats in the adipocytes.

Aesthetic Medicine.

When adipose cellulite is established, it is possible to turn to certain aesthetic medicine techniques to reduce its appearance.

• Radiofrequency : The emission of a very high-frequency electromagnetic wave allows for the heating of the hypodermis and the promotion of lipolysis. The accumulated fat is thus evacuated and the adipocytes deflate. However, this procedure is not recommended for pregnant women, and individuals with a pacemaker or melanoma. After the session, some redness and swelling may appear for a few hours.

• Shockwaves : These acoustic waves help stimulate microcirculation and collagen synthesis, soften connective tissues, and induce lipolysis. After the session, one may experience slight pain and irritation, which will gradually fade in the following days. However, it is not recommended for individuals with a pacemaker and pregnant women to use shockwaves.

• Mesotherapy : this method is based on the injection of active ingredients with lipolytic properties, such as caffeine or L-carnitine. After the injection, a small reactive edema or skin redness may sometimes be observed. These are normal reactions that spontaneously disappear after a few hours or days.

• Cryolipolysis : This method involves exposing the area to cold temperatures (-3°C to 0°C) with the aim of destroying adipocytes, without damaging the surrounding tissues. The initial results are often observed after 2 to 3 appointments spaced 3 to 4 weeks apart. After a session, it is possible to experience muscle soreness for a few days.

Surgery.

Finally, there are also surgical methods available to remove a portion of adipose cellulite.

• Liposuction Liposuction is a technique that involves the suction of fat through cannulas inserted into the skin via small incisions. Following the procedure, it is not uncommon to observe the emergence of edema and bruising, which typically resolve after a few weeks. During liposuction, the fat cells are eliminated. As a result, fat cannot return after undergoing liposuction. That's why, in the same area, only one operation is performed.

• Subcision : a micro-blade is used to penetrate the subcutaneous fat and release certain septa, thereby eliminating dimples. The septa are the partitions separating the adipocytes.