Cellulite development is just as complicated as any growth cycle. For years, cellulite has been categorized as a cosmetic condition. Nowadays, it's slowly gaining the attention of those in the medical field as it has been found out that fat cells in the body is connected to the formation of cellulite. Research actually tells us that fat cells are transformed into cellulite thus their occurrence. Further reading would tell you that like the many cycles in our life, cellulite too has its own stages of development.
Stage 1. The changes that occur at this stage are usually invisible to the naked eye and symptoms do not manifest themselves yet. This step starts when the blood circulation or lymphatic drainage to the subcutaneous layer of the skin is impaired. When this happens, the surrounding tissues are weakened and starved offering an environment where cellulite can easily occur. As poor blood circulation or reduced venous flow means higher fluid retention and blockages in the lymphatic drainage means wastes are trapped in the cells, the connective tissues or the septae may begin establish. At this time, your cuts and bruises take longer periods of time to heal due to the disruptions in blood circulation.
Stage 2. Weakened capillaries and veins due to the poor circulation will now leak blood into the nearby tissues. This will create pressure on the tissue further reducing circulation and fluid drainage. Skin then becomes more tender than normal and discoloration due to broken veins may appear. The appearance of the cellulite lumps has yet to happen though.
Stage 3. At this time, the fat tissues start to swell and push against the outer skin due to the build-up of lymphatic fluids. The first noticeable signs of cellulite lumps appear and the "orange peel" look is now evident.
Stage 4. The septae may become thicker fibers due to the stagnation of lymphatic fluids. Its thickness will continue to develop as cells that lack oxygen and nutrients can go with the septae. As the fibers thicken, they squeeze and trap the fat cells that results in greater pressure and further reduction in the circulation of blood on the area. Your skin might feel cold due to poor circulation.
Stage 5. By this time, the cellulite is now at its mature stage. Fat cells are now completely trapped and stored in cells and cannot be flushed out due to the lack of proper blood circulation. All in all, the thick fibers, the stagnant fluids, and the trapped fat cells result to the bumps and lumps of the now famous cellulite.
The process of cellulite development is quite an interesting subject. Having more knowledge and better understanding about it makes you wiser in choosing the right treatment for this skin problem
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