With the arrival of summer, many women are concerned about their physical appearance and to have a desired body. One of the problems that can prevent this is the so-called “orange peel”. About 85% of women suffer from cellulite compared to the small 10% of men, this is because the distribution of fat in men occurs in small diagonal units. Dr. Natalia Ribé gives you tips to prevent this aesthetic condition and explains the types of cellulite.
With the arrival of puberty, pregnancy or menopause the body produces hormonal disorders causing fluid retention and alterations in the metabolism of fat in localized areas of our body.
Definition and typology:
Cellulite is the accumulation of adipose tissue, i.e. fluid, fat and toxins, which forms fat nodules in the form of small indentations in the skin of specific areas of the body such as thighs, buttocks, abdomen and arms.
The different types of cellulite that can appear are:
1- Hard cellulite: It appears in young women with a good physique and generally athletes, whose tissues are firm and well toned. According to Dr. Natalia Ribé, the orange peel skin appears through the pinch test.
2- Flaccid cellulite: Typical in people with sedentary habits or those who were once active and have stopped being so. It also occurs in people who have gained and lost weight abruptly.
3- Edematous cellulite: This type of cellulite causes swelling of the legs, leaving them with a single width both at the top and at the bottom. According to Dr. Natalia Ribé, in some cases there may be pain to the touch.
4- Localized cellulite: It is a mixture of the three previous ones.
5- Generalized cellulite: Exclusive to overweight women with unbalanced eating habits. It begins at puberty and its effects increase over the years.
Treatments
The key step to combat the different types of cilulitis is to have a good personalized diagnosis from a doctor specialized in cosmetic surgery to determine the most effective treatments.
One of the treatments that Dr. Natalia Ribé recommends for the elimination of these localized fats is the direct infiltration into the adipose tissue of a pharmacologically active, fast, painless solution that does not require anesthesia. It is the best treatment for those people with fear of surgery and is performed for those cases with localized fat in the abdomen, flanks, thoracic fold, hips, thighs, inner knees, arms and double chin.
The next treatment is intradermal patches that prevent the accumulation of adipose tissue. This technique transports different beneficial molecules to the deepest layers of the dermis, allowing the active ingredients to cross the cellular barriers and thus achieve long-lasting effects. Its exclusive bioactive ingredients create a kind of “fat tissue burner” that efficiently stimulates cellulite elimination while controlling its reappearance.
Tips
Our doctor and expert in cosmetic surgery, Natalia Ribé, stresses the importance of hydration to prevent cellulite and recommends drinking two liters of water daily to eliminate toxins from the body.
A balanced diet low in salt, is also a key element to combat localized fat, being advisable to avoid foods rich in sugar, fats and carbohydrates. It is also important to eat five times a day in a relaxed way and eating plenty of fruit and vegetables. The doctor also advises the intake of foods with high fiber content, to reduce the feeling of hunger and promote the elimination of waste, helping to prevent the appearance of the so-called “orange peel”. In addition to all this, the elimination of bad habits such as coffee, alcohol or tobacco is essential for the prevention of this aesthetic complex.
Another key element is to incorporate into our routine different physical activities such as walking half an hour a day, jogging, aerobics or simply climbing stairs. This activates blood circulation and the metabolism of fat cells. If in addition to all this we perform localized massages for a few minutes, we will stimulate the skin, activate blood circulation and remove fat accumulations.