If I had to put it in just ten words I would say “anything sugary, anything fried, too many carbs, too much fat” causes cellulite, not just on legs and butt, but on the stomach, arms and waist too. And there is good justification for that statement…
Hypermobility, EDS, skin looseness and cellulite
Hypermobility is a broad term to describe loose connective tissue which is characterised by weaker/less collagen. This results not only in loose joints but also in loose, thin skin. So hypermobile / very flexible people tend to suffer from skin laxity from young age but especially so from their 40s and 50s, when collagen production decreases. Females suffer more from hypermobility, due to to the action of estrogen on connective tissue. Hypermobility in females increases just before their period and also in the latter…
Radiofrequency for cellulite and skin tightening: 22 things you need to know
Radio frequency is simply high frequency electricity. Low frequency electricity can make your muscles contract, even at low intensities. This is used in physiotherapy for musculoskeletal treatment and for pain reduction. A good example of this is EMS, or electrical muscle stimulation / TENS devices/treatments. On the other hand, very high frequency electricity (>300kHz) when applied on the body produces just heat…
Do men care about cellulite?
This is a common question from my clients: “Do guys care about cellulite in women?”
Personally, I do not care much, as I know that it is a common problem. Yes, no cellulite is better, like no beer belly in a man is better, but I would not judge a woman by the amount of her cellulite, as I would not judge a man by his lack of a six-pack. And that applies to…
Carotenoids, skin and cellulite
Carotenoids, found in carrots, tomatoes, watermelons, seaweed (especially wakame), salmon and green leafy vegetables, among other foods, are important skin nutrients that help prevent UV damage, skin looseness and protect skin firmness and microcirculation. In this article we summarise the benefits of those nutrients and the foods that contain them.
Can you get rid of cellulite?
In most cases the phrase “to get rid of cellulite” means nothing. This is because established cellulite causes permanent changes in the connective tissue of the skin which cannot be completely eliminated, with any method. And that doesn’t just apply to advanced cellulite such as the one in the picture, but also to to quite light cellulite, which however, has been established for some time…
Does weight training help with cellulite and skin tightening?
Where does fat go after cavitation treatment?
This is a common question at the clinic: “If fat is removed from a stubborn fat area / cellulite tissue with radiofrequency and/or ultrasound cavitation, where does the fat go?” Due to massive internet misinformation, many people think that a treatment, ANY treatment, can eliminate fat there and then. However, as we know from physics matter cannot be eliminated like that - except with a nuclear reaction, which is not a good idea…
What is the new cellulite treatment for 2025?
Unless you are a shallow blogger/journalist about to write a “Forget abc, xyz is the newest celebrity-endorsed cellulite treatment that took the world by storm in 2025” type of article, it doesn’t really matter what is the newest cellulite treatment. Every year a bunch of new, hyped-up beauty/aesthetic treatments appear and in a few years, when people realise that said treatments are not that miraculous after all, they gradually disappear…
The four stages of cellulite (plus pre-cellulite)
There are different methods to classify the severity of cellulite, some more accurate, some more technical and complicated and some more practical. As there are different types of cellulite (more on that below) and as the appearance of cellulite changes even from day to day, it is impossible to use an exact, measurable number to describe the severity of cellulite, as in 83% or similar. Furthermore, there is no objective, accurate, widely accepted way, to put an exact number and describe the severity of cellulite.
Decoding lipedema: from hidden causes to hopeful treatments
Lipedema is a chronic condition characterised by abnormal fat deposition primarily in the arms, hips, buttocks, and thighs, while sparing the hands and feet. For decades little was known about this condition but in the last two decades and especially since 2015 research into lipedema as well as awareness by doctors and patients has increased exponentially. Lipoedema, first described in 1910 by Irving Phillips Lyon as "adipose" or "lipomatosis," was formally delineated in 1940 by Edgar Allen and Edgar Alphonso Hines Jr. as a distinct syndrome involving fat legs and orthostatic edema. Symptoms include pain, bruising, edema, and subcutaneous nodules, which are resistant…
Can you do cavitation or radiofrequency while on period?
Deep-acting, high-power radiofrequency and deep-acting, high-power ultrasound cavitation are the strongest SAFE technologies for cellulite reduction.
For best results these treatments must be performed regularly (anything between twice a week to once in two weeks, no less, no more) and the “period” quite often gets in the way. So this is a very common question. At the clinic we have performed radiofrequency and cavitation treatments during the “period” time and we never, even had a problem, even with…
Can I bath or shower after an RF or cavitation session?
Cavitation treatments are generally very safe and have a low rate of adverse reactions that would potentially prevent you from having a bath or shower. Usually the only problem experienced after cavitation treatments is mild redness / skin sensitivity, which dissipates within a few minutes or hours. As long as skin does not look/feel irritated, then you can have a normal - but not too…
Slimming massage: does it work?
A slimming massage can mean two things. Losing “inches” by boosting circulation / lymphatic drainage and consequently reducing water retention; and losing actual fat. The former approach works, albeit temporarily. You receive a few lymphatic drainage or other type of massage and if your excess “inches” where due to water retention you lose some of the excess water and you think that you “slimmed down”. Slimming, of course, refers to fat loss and in this case no fat loss has occurred, just a temporary “water loss”…
Astaxanthin and collagen synergy for cellulite and skin elasticity
It is well known that hydrolysed collagen enhances skin firmness, as it provides peptides which are ready for use by skin cells in the production of collagen. Furthermore, it is also well-known that most "antioxidants" (polyphenols and carotenoids) assist in the prevention of collagen and elastin damage and boost it's production…
The ‘flavo diet’: flavonoids, skin anti-ageing and cellulite
Most women, and an increasing number of men, use anti-ageing skin products to stay young and fight the signs of ageing. In addition, an increasing number of consumers also use nutri-cosmetics, i.e. nutritional supplements that are specifically geared to protecting skin from within. In this article we examine a class of natural compounds that can boost skin health and beauty from both within and outside.
How sitting causes cellulite, loose skin and water retention (and 15 tips to prevent this)
Cellulite from sitting down? For the majority of office workers, work today is almost totally sedentary, most of the time involving just finger movement on the computer, the tablet or the mobile phone. This, as we will see, is a major cause of water retention, cellulite and loose skin, in combination with a poor diet…
Do soda drinks cause cellulite? Carbonation, caffeine, sugar, sweeteners and BPA lining in fizzy drink cans, analysed.
Fizzy drinks have been implicated as one of the main causes of cellulite. However, not all fizzy drinks are the same. Different fizzy drink ingredients have a different effect on cellulite: some are detrimental to the health and appearance of your thighs and butt, whilst a small minority are absolutely harmless, all depending on their ingredients found in them.
Hyaluronic acid: anti-aging, cellulite, weight gain, weight loss, water retention and more...
Everyone is talking about hyaluronic acid. I have been researching and formulating skin products with hyaluronic acid (HA) since 2003 and I have seen HA starting to gain wider popularity from 2010 onwards. In the last five years hyaluronic acid has become the most well-known cosmetic active ingredient. But what is hyaluronic acid, what does it do, how does it work and what is really the best type of hyaluronic acid?