Cellulite is a tricky fat. The reason is because it really isn't a fat. It is how your fat shows through your skin. It is an inherited condition when cellulite is more visible in some women and not others. Cellulite is caused by the connective bands that join the muscle to the skin. Fat generally lies between it and lies flat when the skin is tight and taught as in young skin or when the fat is at a normal level. As we age, skin loses its elasticity and as it gets loose, the bands trap the fat and cause them to bulge.
The connective bands criss cross forming a diamond type pattern under the skin. The fat trapped in those diamonds can bulge out from too much fat content, sagging skin and hereditary factors. Dieting and exercise rarely help since even fit, thin people can have cellulite in certain areas. It is probably one of the most frustrating conditions, especially to those in great physical shape, who eat healthy diets and exercise regularly. Liposuction has often been considered or even used to treat cellulite.
Traditional liposuction did not produce a great result with cellulite. While it did remove the fat, it removed it in solid chunks, sometimes unevenly and the remaining skin was now loose. Cellulite tended to look even worse. With the introduction of the laser to liposuction surgery, cellulite can actually be reduced. Because it liquidizes the fat before suctioning it out and causes the skin to produce more collagen, it has a skin tightening effect. Once the surgery is completed, the result is sleek and smooth.
This surgery is performed with local anesthesia using a small cannula with a laser attached. It melts the fat and gently sucks it out. It is recommended for those in good health who exercise and eat a balanced diet. Those who have only about 10 pounds of fat to lose, get the best result. Scarring is virtually invisible because the incision points are so tiny and do not require sutures. Bruising and swelling is avoided with gentle movement of the tiny instrument and the fat being liquidized before removal.
Recovery is only about 2 days of light to moderate activity. Patients can go back to work the very next day. Pain is minimal to none and nothing that over the counter medication cannot relieve. While a compression garment is required to be worn for three days, it is easily concealed. Laser liposuction works well for small areas of cellulite on active people who will continue to lead a healthy lifestyle.
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