Cellulite, also known as orange-peel skin, is a harmless skin condition that creates an uneven surface of the skin, similar to dimples. This is often found on the thighs, buttocks, hips and abdomen area.
This cosmetic condition affects nearly 90% of women at some point during their lives, and even occurs to women who are otherwise slender and fit.
You can easily detect cellulite by looking at the skin. You’ll notice bumpy or dimpled areas that resemble an orange-peel texture.
Cellulite appears more often around the thighs and buttocks, but it can also show up on the upper arms, the breast area and the lower abdomen.
Hormones play a clear role in how cellulite appears. As women age, their bodies produce less estrogen — a hormone that keeps blood vessels working smoothly. When estrogen drops, circulation slows, new collagen production decreases, and older connective tissue breaks down. Other causes include:
Regular exercise cannot cure cellulite, but it can often prevent or reduce its appearance. Cellulite develops when connective fibres underneath the skin weaken or lose elasticity, but stretching and strengthening those areas — along with burning excess fat — helps improve how the skin looks.
At DD Clinical, we offer a Cellulite Reduction treatment that uses laser, radio-frequency, and ultrasound to significantly reduce the appearance of cellulite leaving the skin feeling smoother and looking healthier.
Contact us today to book your appointment.
