Cellulite: Care and how to eliminate it with aesthetic treatments

Cellulite is a very common aesthetic alteration that affects the skin and the fatty tissue just below it. It is recognized by its characteristic irregular appearance, with dimples or depressions, reminiscent of “orange peel skin”. Although it can occur in men, it is much more common in women due to differences in the distribution of fat, muscle and connective tissue. It is usually located in specific areas such as the thighs, buttocks, abdomen and hips. Cellulite is not a disease and does not represent a serious health risk, but it can have an impact on self-esteem and body image. Its appearance is linked to the interaction of multiple factors, and although it cannot always be completely eliminated, there are care, habits and treatments that help to improve its appearance, smoothing the texture of the skin and giving it a more uniform and firm appearance.

Cellulite appears due to a combination of different internal and external factors that affect the skin and subcutaneous tissue. The genetic factor plays a determining role, since some people inherit a greater predisposition to develop this condition. Hormonal factors, especially estrogens, also directly influence fat accumulation, fluid retention and skin elasticity, which explains why cellulite is more common in women. In addition, natural aging contributes, as over time collagen and elastin fibers weaken, making fat deposits more visible. Other key elements are poor blood and lymphatic circulation, excess localized fat and fluid retention, which aggravate the appearance of the skin. Finally, unhealthy lifestyle habits such as lack of exercise, unbalanced diet, smoking, alcohol and stress accelerate and worsen its development. All these factors together cause the characteristic appearance of uneven skin associated with cellulite.