Understanding Cellulite: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
When women look at themselves, they may see dimples and bumps caused by cellulite instead of smooth skin. Cellulite is a cosmetic skin condition that affects 90% of women and 10% of men. It often appears as dimples, puckers, or dents and forms when the fibrous bands connecting your skin with the underlying muscle tighten irregularly. When they tighten, it causes the natural layer of fat to bulge up, forming cellulite on the legs, thighs, and buttocks. If you live in Honolulu, Hawaii, and want to get rid of cellulite, our team at Thrive Med Spa and Wellness can help you with effective cellulite treatment.
Does weight loss get rid of cellulite?
Many people believe that by losing weight, they can get rid of their cellulite. Unfortunately, it does not and can lead to exasperation and disappointment. Losing weight can sometimes help to reduce the appearance of cellulite, but there are many problems with losing weight as a cellulite cure. It is not dependable, it is not permanent, and it does not really address the underlying factors causing your cellulite. Excess fat is not the real cause of cellulite. Even the leanest of women can have cellulite. Cellulite can also worsen when you lose weight quickly due to skin laxity.
How do I get rid of cellulite?
There are tons of lotions and creams on the market that claim to treat cellulite, but unfortunately, cellulite is not a problem on the skin’s surface and cannot be treated topically. Since the issue is formed from fibrous bands, the most effective approach is to address it at its source.
What causes cellulite to develop?
The exact cause that results in cellulite is unknown. However, many experts believe that factors such as genetics, weight loss, a sedentary lifestyle, a stressful lifestyle, hormones, and even hormonal contraceptives could all be part of the equation. Despite popular belief, lifestyle changes such as weight loss, changing your diet, and performing specific types of exercises cannot reduce your cellulite.
Does weight loss get rid of cellulite?
Many people believe that by losing weight, they can get rid of their cellulite. Unfortunately, it does not and can lead to exasperation and disappointment. Losing weight can sometimes help to reduce the appearance of cellulite, but there are many problems with losing weight as a cellulite cure. It is not dependable, it is not permanent, and it does not really address the underlying factors causing your cellulite. Excess fat is not the real cause of cellulite. Even the leanest of women can have cellulite. Cellulite can also worsen when you lose weight quickly due to skin laxity.
Endolift
Endolift is an innovative, minimally invasive cellulite treatment. Endolift is a laser on a fiber optic cable that helps to break up the bands while also tightening the skin. This precise process works by targeting the connective bands under the skin instead of attempting external treatment.
The Endolift system utilizes a process called subcision. Subcision targets the fibrous bands of connective tissue that tighten and pull down the skin, causing dimples. Cellulite is not a superficial surface issue; unlike other treatments, it can get to the root of the problem. Subcision is also used to treat wrinkles and scars. Unlike other treatments for cellulite such as Cellfina, Endolift also addresses and improves loose skin or skin laxity.
After the Endolift treatment, patients can immediately resume their daily activities as the procedure does not require significant downtime, and many patients can drive themselves home right after.
Is Endolift Painful?
The Endolift is designed to cause minimal discomfort and minimal downtime. Patients have reported that the most painful part of the process was the numbing agent, but most said the pain level was not bad, usually around a 2 out of 10.
Request an appointment at Thrive Med Spa and Wellness to discuss cellulite treatment options
If you are tired of your noticeable cellulite and are ready for smoother skin, now is the time to find a solution! Make an appointment today and determine if Endolift treatment is proper for you! Call Dr. Scott Sanderson and his team at Thrive Med Spa and Wellness of Honolulu, HI, to discuss this and other cosmetic treatments available at our office. Call (808)-353-5536 to request an appointment at our office, serving patients in the surrounding areas of Kailua, Ewa Beach, Kapolei Mililani, Lanikai, Waimanalo, Waikiki, Pearl City, Kaneohe, and Kaimuki, HI.