It is one of the things that tend to haunt millions of women in different countries regardless of weight, race or age no matter whether they jog every morning or prefer to stay longer in bed enjoying a morning coffee and cream.
There are numerous causes of cellulite, including: 1. Poor circulation 2. Defective connective tissue 3. Enlarged fat cells 4. Poor diet and nutrition habits 5 Lack of physical activities and hormonal changes.
Among the medical history of women who suffer from pronounced cellulite the top 4 disorders are: varicose veins (27,1%), respiratory system problems (25,1%), digestive system (18,0 %), urogenital system, gynecological disorders (17,8 %).
Cellulite formation mechanism
Changes in blood flow, lymphatic drainage, fat, and connective tissue result in cellulite - a bumpy or dimpled appearance of the skin
Cellulite tends to develop itself in certain periods of life like puberty, pregnancy or pre-menopause. On the other habd maternal nursing helps cellulite disappearance or, at least, prevents its apparition.
There are different forms of cellulite. It is dependant on a number of factors. Its causes may include a decrease in the venous flow, improper blood circulation, excess fluid retention as well as problems with lymphatic drainage. These factors can cause the subcutaneous fat cells to turn into unwanted cellulite. Genetics is also one of the causes for cellulite being produced. An unhealthy diet, not being involved in an exercise program as well as smoking are also causes of cellulite production.
Estrogen and progesterone which are female hormones are also factors regarding cellulite. Estrogen has a role in determining the amount of fat cells as well as the location of fat cells in a woman's body. Estrogen stimulates the body into creating fat cells in the thighs, the breasts as well as in the buttocks. Retention of excess fluid and weight gain in a woman's body can be caused by progesterone. Stretch marks that occur during pregnancy or puberty in the buttocks and the thighs might be signs of fat deposits and for some women these stretch marks can become areas for cellulite. Living a sedentary lifestyle is also one of the causes of cellulite production.
Cellulite treatment principles.
A healthy lifestyle is very effective in promoting cardiovascular health, but diet and exercise alone may not be enough to adequately tackle cellulite. Effective cellulite therapy may ultimately require a multi-pronged approach: mobilizing and reducing fat, preventing breakdown of support structures within the skin by promoting collagen synthesis, and preventing capillary leakage, while inhibiting inflammation and edema.
Ways to improve lympho and blood circulation - Massage: anti cellulite and reflex generator
- Cellulite Laser Treatment
- Bio-resonance stimulation
- Aromatherapy
- Body wraps with- drainage effect
- Magnetic therapy
Lipolytic methods
- Electro-Lypolysis
- Ultra–phoresis
- Endormology (LPG)
- Mesotherapy
- wrapping with lipolytic effect
- ultrasound treatment
Tonic techniques
- Myo-stimulation
- Darsonval treatment
- Hydrotherapy
Author’s technique (copyright technique)
Treatment plan is corrected every 3 – 4 treatment sessions
Badjin Ivan Jurievitch – Rehabilitologist, vice director of VIRTUS institute.
The primary cause of the cellulite formation and development is microcirculation disorders. That is why most of the treatment effect can be achieved by providing a balanced and appropriate massage to the body
Inappropriate and unjustified practice of intensive massage and mechanized methods (Endormologie techniques), can be painful and leave bruising, complicating patients’ state after their usage.
At The Institute of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery VIRTUS you can try a special type of anti-cellulite massage that gently and carefully treats cellulite prone areas. It includes a sedative and hemolympho drainage approaches to relax your body while stimulating blood flow and metabolism to further enhance blood circulation releasing spasms and resolving edemas and releasing tension. Massages are performed using such essential oils as: grapefruit, lemon, cinnamon, juniper, rosemary, clove and geranium oils. This stimulates blood flow, regulating fat storage and metabolism in the subcutaneous fat layer increasing circulation of nutrients to tissues while decreasing tissue edema.  Visible improvements are a result of a combination cellulite treatment. |
