Stocks of adipose tissue are absolutely in every person. Without it, the existence and functioning of the body is simply impossible. Fat cells carefully wrap the internal organs, protecting them from temperature extremes and injuries. Fat helps to cope with intoxication and the harmful effects of environmental factors. Given such a large number of functions, it is no wonder that sometimes metabolic disorders occur and so-called gynoid lipodystrophy occurs. The most common name for the disease is cellulite.
The concept of cellulite
This problem, as a rule, worries the female sex. In the body of women, a special arrangement of adipose tissue is not the same as in men, which is why it is girls who suffer from cellulite.
The main reason for the violation of fat metabolism is the effect of sex hormones - estrogens, which are quite small in the male body. Gynoid lipodystrophy, or cellulitis, is manifested by changes in the subcutaneous fat, which leads to a violation of the outflow of lymph.
Stagnation begins in adipose tissue, which can lead to itsdystrophy. Finding cellulite in yourself is quite simple. It is necessary to squeeze the skin on the thigh or other part of the body with your fingers. If bumps and bumps appear, which are popularly called "orange peel", then gynoid lipodystrophy is obvious.
According to statistics, more than 90% of women face such a problem, among the male population, this figure is significantly lower - only 2%.
Obesity or cellulite?
Some people think that cellulite can only appear in overweight people, but this problem actually has nothing to do with being overweight. If a person has an increase in body weight, then the accumulation of fat cells simply occurs, and with cellulite, blood circulation in the subcutaneous tissue is disturbed, lymph flow decreases, and skin tone weakens.
Cellulite always develops in the same way for everyone, and the process of fat accumulation proceeds differently. There are gynoid and android obesity, as well as its mixed type.
- Android obesity (or it is also called occurring on the male pattern) is characterized by the accumulation of the bulk of deposits on the trunk. This type is quite dangerous in that fat accumulates on the internal organs, which can make it difficult for them to work.
- Gynoid obesity occurs most often in women. Deposits accumulate on the thighs, buttocks, lower abdomen. This arrangement of fat cells is less dangerous, if the amount of excess kilograms does not reach a critical level, then this will not interfere with the work of internal organs.
- Mixed type is characterized by an almost uniform distribution of fat ontele.
In addition to the structure of adipose tissue, there are still quite big differences between cellulite and excess weight, which are, first of all, in the reasons for their appearance.
Why cellulite occurs
Judging by the number of the female population suffering from this disease, we can conclude that there are a lot of reasons for its occurrence. Here are just a few:
- disturbances in the endocrine system;
- diseases of the pelvic organs;
- some deviations in protein metabolism;
- poor nutrition;
- the processes of synthesis, breakdown and utilization of adipose tissue are disrupted;
- lack of physical activity;
- the presence of bad habits (especially often the problem occurs if a woman smokes).
The list can be continued for a long time, but only one thing is clear: almost every woman can visit gynoid lipodystrophy, the causes of the disease will always be found.
Provoking factors
In addition to the above reasons, there are some other factors that in themselves cannot become the causes of cellulite, but they are quite capable of contributing to its development. You can name the following:
- heredity, that is, features of adipose tissue that are laid down at the genetic level;
- low fluid in the body;
- non-compliance with the diet;
- passion for drugs forfast weight loss;
- strict diets (at the time of such stress, the body begins to turn almost all nutrients into fat);
- constant stresses, and there are plenty of them in our lives.
All these factors, together with the causes, lead to microcirculation disorders in those places where the accumulation of fat cells is greatest. This gradually leads to the death of some of the lipocytes, which begin to be replaced by connective tissue. It is she who causes the formation of bumps and bumps on the skin.
Stages in the development of gynoid lipodystrophy
In order to cope with this problem, it is necessary to study the stages of the development of the disease. There are only four of them.
- At the first stage, changes on the skin are almost imperceptible: it is still smooth and without tubercles. If a woman looks closely at herself, then she may notice a slight accumulation of fat on her hips and abdomen. The reason for this is swelling of adipose tissue.
- The second stage is manifested by the presence of tubercles, invisible without pressure. If you feel these places, you can notice seals, and sometimes even a violation of sensitivity in these areas.
- Gynoid lipodystrophy in the third stage is characterized by the presence of an "orange peel", which can be easily detected. To the touch, the skin is uneven and bumpy. Pain sensitivity and susceptibility to temperature changes are reduced.
- The fourth stage is the most serious. The skin begins to take on a blue tint, cold and hard to the touch. In the zonecellulite, even some soreness is observed.
Treatment necessarily takes into account the stage of development of the disease. In each specific case, their methods are selected.
Cellulite Therapy
If you are going to fight cellulite, then you should remember that there is no such magic remedy that would save you from this problem in a couple of weeks. Only an integrated approach and constantly taken measures can give an effective result, and then gynoid lipodystrophy will recede. Treatment of the disease has the following goals:
- accelerate the breakdown of fat cells;
- remove swelling;
- make vascular walls stronger;
- reduce fibroblast activity;
- activate muscle activity;
- bring skin back to normal.
Medicine has many methods and methods of therapy in stock to solve its problems.
Ways to deal with gynoid lipodystrophy
There are many ways to treat cellulite, among which are the following:
- massage;
- wraps;
- electric shock;
- ultrasound;
- mesotherapy;
- ozone therapy;
- carboxytherapy;
- myostimulation.
It must be remembered that only the complex use of these methods can effectively fight cellulite.
The main treatment for gynoid lipodystrophy ismassage. There are several varieties of it.
- Anti-cellulite. During the procedure, not only adipose tissue, but also muscles are warmed up. This activates the lymph flow and metabolism.
- Vacuum massage accelerates the elimination of toxins, improves microcirculation, activates lipolysis.
- LPG-massage. In addition to the above processes of exposure, it also promotes the production of collagen and elastin, so the appearance of the skin improves noticeably.
Additional treatments
Gynoid lipodystrophy also responds well to other treatments, and when combined with massage, the effect comes much faster.
- The use of ultrasound allows you to soften the subcutaneous fatty tissue, increases the outflow of lymph, accelerates the elimination of toxins.
- Mesotherapy is based on the introduction of drugs into problem areas, which make the processes of lipolysis more active, improve microcirculation. The advantage of this method of treatment is the cumulative nature, which greatly increases the effectiveness of treatment.
- Ozone therapy is good as a great way to take care of your skin. The procedure also eliminates excess fat cells and improves metabolism.
- Carbon dioxide injections cause hypercapnia, as a response, blood vessels dilate, blood flow improves, cell regeneration accelerates, collagen and elastin synthesis is stimulated.
- The use of electric current stimulates the muscles, which in turn improves microcirculation. An excellent replacement for this procedureis to exercise.
- During the wrapping, the tissues are saturated with beneficial nutrients. For hot wraps, chili or mustard extract is used, for cold wraps, special therapeutic mud.
Cellulite (gynoid lipodystrophy) is perfectly treatable if you use complex therapy, as well as review your diet, daily routine and eliminate bad habits.
Cellulite Prevention
Any disease is always much easier to prevent than to look for ways and methods to get rid of it later. This applies primarily to gynoid lipodystrophy. The following can be recommended as good preventive measures:
- lead a he althy lifestyle;
- monitor your diet;
- give up bad habits;
- maintain water balance at the required level;
- use anti-cellulite creams in combination with massage and peeling;
- exercise regularly or at least move more;
- avoid stressful situations.
There are many reasons for the appearance of gynoid lipodystrophy, harmful environmental factors only exacerbate the situation. This problem develops inside the body, so no magic ointments, creams and gels are able to cope with it on their own. Only with the elimination of all causes and harmful factors, as well as complex treatment, can we hope that the skin will again become smooth and elastic.
