Adipose (fat) tissue, i.e. what we call ‘body fat’, stores calories in the body in the form of ‘triglycerides’, which is the technical name for all fats and oils. In addition, adipose tissue also secretes hormones-like substances, called adipokines, such as resistin, adiponectin, leptin, tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNFα) and even estrogen…
Does cupping help with cellulite? Plus 74 more frequently asked questions about cellulite, answered properly.
Fast, expert answers to your questions about cellulite. You asked it, we answered it. What causes cellulite? What is the best cellulite removal procedure? Do compression leggings help with cellulite? Is honey good for cellulite? Can EMS help with cellulite? Does cellulite hurt to touch? These and many more questions about cellulite got straight and to-the-point answers, with no fluff or embellishments, for your benefit. Enjoy!
What is cellulite and how to reduce it
There is ridiculous misinformation on cellulite in the media. Instagram, blogs, newspapers, glossy magazines, clinic/beauty salon websites and even cellulite equipment and cellulite cream manufacturer websites offer such gems as “cellulite is toxins”, “cellulite is just fat”, “cellulite does not exist”, “cellulite is natural”, “cellulite is normal”, “cellulite is just fascia”, “cellulite is just water retention”, “90% of women in the world have cellulite” etc etc…
At what age do women get cellulite?
This is a common question at the clinic and the answer is quite straightforward. Cellulite can start appearing as soon as menstruation begins,, i.e. in the early teen years, always in combination with a positive calorie balance. Rarely, an excess of estrogen can make cellulite start appearing even before the pre-teen years. On the other, some women manages delay the development of cellulite well into their 60s or later. Let’s check the details…