Absolutely everybody has reserves of fat tissue.person Without it, the existence and functioning of the body is simply impossible. Fat cells gently wrap the internal organs, protecting them from temperature extremes, 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 sometimes a metabolic disorder occurs and so-called gynoid lipodystrophy occurs. Most often found another name for the disease - cellulite.
Cellulite concept
This problem, as a rule, concerns the female gender. In the body of women, the particular location of adipose tissue is not the same as that of men, so it is girls who suffer from cellulite.
The main cause of the violation of fatexchange is the effect of sex hormones - estrogen, which in the male body is quite small. Ginoid lipodystrophy, or cellulite, is manifested by changes in the subcutaneous fatty tissue, which leads to disruption of lymph outflow.
In adipose tissue begin stagnation,which can lead to its dystrophy. Detect cellulite in a fairly simple. It is necessary to squeeze the skin on the thigh or another part of the body with your fingers. If irregularities and bumps appear, which are popularly called “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 believe that cellulite may appearonly in obese people, but this problem really has nothing to do with being overweight. If a person is experiencing an increase in body weight, then there is simply an accumulation of fat cells, while cellulite impairs blood circulation in the subcutaneous tissue, lymph flow decreases, and skin tone is weakened.
Cellulite always develops in all the same, and the process of accumulation of fat proceeds in different ways. There are ginoid and android obesity, as well as its mixed type.
- Android obesity (or it is also calledoccurring on the male type) is characterized by the accumulation of the bulk of deposits on the body. This type is quite dangerous because it accumulates fat on the internal organs, which can impede their work.
- Ginoid obesity is most common inwomen Deposits accumulate on the thighs, buttocks, lower abdomen. Such an arrangement of fat cells is less dangerous if the number of excess kilograms does not reach a critical level, this will not interfere with the functioning of the internal organs.
- Mixed type is characterized by almost uniform arrangement of fat on the body.
In addition to the structure of adipose tissue, there are still quite large differences between cellulite and overweight, which consist primarily in the reasons for their appearance.
Why cellulite occurs
Judging by the number of the female population suffering from this disease, it can be concluded that there are many reasons for its occurrence. Here are just some of them:
- endocrine disruption;
- diseases of the pelvic organs;
- some abnormalities in protein metabolism;
- irrational nutrition;
- violated the processes of synthesis, decomposition and utilization of adipose tissue;
- lack of physical activity;
- the presence of bad habits (especially often the problem occurs when a woman smokes).
The list can be continued for a long time, but one thing is clear: almost every woman can be visited by gynoid lipodystrophy, and there will always be causes for the disease.
The provoking factors
In addition to the reasons listed above, there are still some factors that cannot by themselves cause cellulite, but are capable of contributing to its development. You can call the following:
- heredity, that is, features of adipose tissue, which are laid at the genetic level;
- small amount of fluid in the body;
- failure to comply with the diet;
- fascination with drugs for fast weight loss;
- strict diets (at the time of such stress, the body begins to convert almost all the nutrients into fat);
- constant stress, and their in our lives abound.
All of these factors, combined with the reasonslead 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 are beginning to be replaced by connective tissue. It is she who causes the formation of bumps and irregularities in the skin.
Stages of development of gynoid lipodystrophy
In order to cope with this problem, it is necessary to study the stage of development of the disease. There are only four of them.
- In the first stage, changes are almost imperceptible.on the skin: it is still smooth and without tubercles. If a woman is carefully eyeing herself, she may notice a small accumulation of fat on the 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 see seals, and sometimes even a violation of sensitivity in these areas.
- Гиноидная липодистрофия на третьей стадии characterized by the presence of "orange peel", which can be detected without difficulty. To the touch the skin is uneven and bumpy. Reduced pain sensitivity and susceptibility to temperature extremes.
- The fourth stage is the most serious. The skin starts to get a blue tint, it feels cold and firm to the touch. In the area of cellulite, there is even some pain.
Treatment necessarily takes into account the stage of development of the disease. In each case, their methods are selected.
Cellulite Therapy
If you are going to fight cellulite, it is worthremember that there is no such magic tool that would save you from this problem in a couple of weeks. Only an integrated approach and constantly taken measures can produce an effective result, and then gynoid lipodystrophy will recede. The treatment of the disease has the following objectives:
- accelerate the breakdown of fat cells;
- remove swelling;
- make the vascular walls more durable;
- reduce the activity of fibroblasts;
- increase muscle activity;
- bring the skin back to normal.
To solve the problems posed, medicine has many methods and methods of therapy in stock.
Ways to combat gynoid lipodystrophy
There are many ways to treat cellulite, among which are the following:
- massage;
- wraps;
- electric shock;
- ultrasound;
- mesotherapy;
- ozonotherapy;
- carboxytherapy;
- myostimulation.
It must be remembered that only the integrated use of these methods can effectively deal with cellulite.
Massage is the main treatment for gynoid lipodystrophy. There are several varieties of it.
- Anti-cellulite. During the procedure, not only adipose tissue warms up, but also muscles. 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 contributes to the production of collagen and elastin, so the appearance of the skin improves markedly.
Additional treatments
Ginoid 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 the subcutaneous fatty tissue, increases the flow of lymph, accelerates the elimination of toxins.
- Mesotherapy is based on the introduction of problemareas of drugs that make lipolysis more active, improve microcirculation. The advantage of this method of treatment is cumulative, which greatly increases the effectiveness of treatment.
- Ozone therapy is good as an excellent way of skin care. The procedure also eliminates excess fat cells, improves metabolism.
- Carbon dioxide injections cause hypercapnia, as a response, vessels expand, blood flow improves, cell regeneration is accelerated, and synthesis of collagen and elastin is stimulated.
- The use of electric current stimulates the muscles, which in response improves microcirculation. A great 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 (guinoid lipodystrophy) is amenable to treatment if you use complex therapy, as well as review your diet, daily regimen and eliminate bad habits.
Cellulite Prevention
Any disease is always much easier.Warn, then look for ways and methods of getting rid of it. Ginoid lipodystrophy is primarily concerned. The following can be recommended as good prophylactic agents:
- lead a healthy lifestyle;
- watch 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 thisguinoid lipodystrophy, harmful environmental factors only exacerbate 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, one can hope that the skin will again become smooth and elastic.
