You wouldn’t admit to cellulite if anyone asked. But your skin doesn’t seem as shiny as it used to be. Here and there, you can detect minor changes – your curves and the texture of your skin feel different.
Define the problem: first of all, consider yourself. Have you put on a few kilos? It could just be hormonal-imbalances, or a little excess weight over time, but you have to keep an eye on it. You might not be able to put on weight, but your figure isn’t what it used to be. Don’t let this get you down. 95 percent of women are affected by cellulite at some point in their lives. But that doesn’t mean you have to sit back and relax. You can fight.
KNOW YOUR CELLULITY
Describe your cellulite: minor, significant or major. A careful examination will show the extent of the problem. Be strong, and examine yourself inwardly, floor by floor, under the harsh light.
Close-up
Place one of your legs on the edge of the bath and look from the foot to the thighs. Are your legs a little thick? If you press the skin, do your fingers leave a clear impression? Can you spot any string of veins along the length of your leg? Are your knees slim or chubby? When standing, are your inner thighs smooth or ridged? After you’ve scanned your legs, move on to your stomach, hips, and buttocks. Press the skin to find the thick area (cellulite is sometimes invisible, and the skin is only dimpled by force).
Which scene is bad for you?
Scene 1
here and there a pinch reveals a little sinking, but nothing is visible to the naked eye. Do not waste time, act fast: in a few weeks you will be able to see the result.
Scene 2
The squatting skin is light, but standing unevenly puts on the appearance, and puts on weight. Your shape and appearance of your skin could be improved much better with some sustained work.
Scene 3
Standing and lying down your skin is torn, and you can hardly bear to look at the scales in the bathroom. There is still time to put it right, and there is plenty you can do, but you need to seek some help along the way.
Do you know?
Aqueous (or seeping) cellulite is the most common form. To a supple touch, it is associated with water retention, dropsy ankles, heavy legs, varicose veins, poor lymph and blood circulation.
Cellulite, soft and painlessly bound by fat, appears on the stomach, hips, thighs and inside the knees. It often appears when you have gained a few extra kilos.
Erect cellulitis (dimpling present for five years) is hard, sensitive and downright painful when pinched. It stands out in the thighs and knees. Skin fibers (elastin and collagen) are affected.
Key facts
Do not panic, look at yourself and try to reach the point where your cellulite has reached.
The opinion of a well-chosen dermatologist, doctor or plastic surgeon will be useful.
