Absolutely every person has reserves of adipose tissue. Without it, the existence and functioning of the body is simply impossible. Fat cells carefully wrap up internal organs, protecting from temperature changes, injuries. Fat helps to cope with intoxication and the harmful effects of environmental factors. Given such a large number of functions, it is not surprising that metabolic disorders sometimes occur and so-called gynoid lipodystrophy occurs. Most often, there is another name for the disease - cellulite.
Cellulite concept
This problem usually worries the female gender. In the body of women, the special arrangement of adipose tissue is not the same as that of men, which is why girls suffer from cellulite.
The main cause of impaired fat metabolism is the effect of sex hormones - estrogens, which are quite few 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.
In adipose tissue, stagnation begins, which can lead to its degeneration. Detecting cellulite is easy enough. It is necessary to squeeze the skin on the thigh or other part of the body with your fingers. If there are irregularities and tubercles, which are popularly called the "orange peel", then gynoid lipodystrophy is evident.
According to statistics, more than 90% of women face this problem, among the male population this figure is significantly lower - only 2%.
Obesity or cellulite?
Some people think that cellulite can appear only in obese people, but this problem actually has nothing to do with being overweight. If a person has an increase in body weight, then fat cells simply accumulate, and with cellulite, blood circulation in the subcutaneous tissue is impaired, lymphatic drainage decreases, and skin tone is weakened.
Cellulite always develops the same for everyone, and the process of accumulation of fat proceeds differently. There are gynoid and android obesity, as well as its mixed type.
- Android obesity (or it is also called male-type) is characterized by the accumulation of the bulk of deposits on the body. This type is quite dangerous in that fat accumulates on the internal organs, which can complicate their work.
- Gynoid obesity is most common in women. Deposits accumulate on the hips, buttocks, and lower abdomen. This arrangement of fat cells is less dangerous, if the amount of excess kilograms does not reach a critical mark, then this will not interfere with the work of internal organs.
- The mixed type is characterized by an almost uniform distribution of fat on the body.
In addition to the structure of adipose tissue, there are still quite large differences between cellulite and excess weight, which are, first of all, in the causes of their appearance.
Why cellulite occurs
Judging by the number of female population suffering from this disease, we can conclude that there are many reasons for its occurrence. Here are just a few of them:
- disturbances in the endocrine system ;
- diseases of the pelvic organs;
- some abnormalities in protein metabolism;
- poor nutrition;
- disturbed processes of synthesis, decay and utilization of adipose tissue;
- 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.
Provocative factors
In addition to the reasons listed above, there are some other factors that alone cannot become the causes of cellulite, but are quite capable of contributing to its development. You can name the following:
- heredity, that is, features of adipose tissue that are laid at the genetic level;
- a small amount of fluid in the body;
- non - compliance with the diet ;
- addiction to drugs for quick 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 disruption of microcirculation 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 tubercles and irregularities on the skin.
Stages of 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 invisible: it is still smooth and without tubercles. If a woman looks closely at herself, then she may notice a small accumulation of fat on her hips and stomach. The reason for this is swelling of adipose tissue.
- The second stage is manifested by the presence of tubercles invisible without pressure. If you test these places, you can notice seals, and sometimes even a violation of the sensitivity in these areas.
- Gynoid lipodystrophy in the third stage is characterized by the presence of an “orange peel”, which can be detected without difficulty. The skin is uneven and bumpy to the touch. 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, it feels cold and hard. In the cellulite zone, even some soreness is observed.
Treatment necessarily takes into account the stage of development of the disease. In each case, their own methods are selected.
Cellulite therapy
If you are going to fight cellulite, then it is worth remembering that there is no such magical 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. The treatment of the disease has the following goals:
- accelerate the breakdown of fat cells;
- remove swelling;
- make the vascular walls more durable;
- reduce fibroblast activity;
- intensify muscle activity;
- bring the skin to normal condition.
To solve these problems, medicine has in stock many methods and methods of therapy.
Ways to combat 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 integrated use of these methods can effectively fight cellulite.
The main way to treat gynoid lipodystrophy is massage. Its there are several varieties.
- Anti-cellulite. During the procedure, not only adipose tissue is flexed, but also muscles. This activates lymphatic drainage and metabolism.
- Vacuum massage accelerates the elimination of toxins, improves microcirculation, activates lipolysis.
- LPG massage. In addition to the above exposure processes, it also contributes to the production of collagen and elastin, so the appearance of the skin improves markedly.
Additional treatments
Gynoid lipodystrophy also responds well to other methods of treatment, and if they are combined with massage, the effect occurs much faster.
- The use of ultrasound allows you to soften subcutaneous fat, increases the outflow of lymph, accelerates the elimination of toxins.
- Mesotherapy is based on the introduction of drugs into problem areas that make lipolysis more active, improve microcirculation. The advantage of this treatment method is the cumulative nature, which many times increases the effectiveness of treatment.
- Ozone therapy is good as a great way to skin care. The procedure also eliminates excess fat cells, improves metabolism.
- Carbon dioxide injections cause hypercapnia, blood vessels dilate as a response, blood flow improves, cell regeneration accelerates, and collagen and elastin synthesis is stimulated.
- The use of electric current stimulates the work of muscles, which in response improves microcirculation. An excellent substitute for this procedure is the exercise.
- During the wrapping, the tissues are saturated with useful nutrients. For hot wraps use extract of chili or mustard, for cold - special therapeutic mud.
Cellulite (gynoid lipodystrophy) is very treatable if you use complex therapy, as well as review your diet, daily routine and eliminate bad habits.
Cellulite prophylaxis
Any disease is always much easier to prevent than then to look for ways and methods of getting rid of it. Gynoid lipodystrophy is especially true. The following can be recommended as good prophylactic agents:
- lead a healthy lifestyle;
- monitor your diet;
- to refuse from 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 aggravate the situation. This problem develops inside the body, so no magic ointments, creams and gels can cope with it on their own. Only with the elimination of all causes and harmful factors, as well as complex treatment, it is possible to hope that the skin will again become smooth and supple.