Cellulite is the logical result of an accumulation of fat cells that, lodged under the dermis, create unsightly dimpled skin. Anyone can be affected, and it is normal. There are many causes: it can be inflammatory, hormonal, hereditary, or linked to a sedentary lifestyle and poor diet. This accumulation of fat cells can be painful, especially if you are prone to circulatory problems and therefore water retention.
Do you have water retention and how can you treat it?
The appearance of watery cellulite is linked to circulatory, blood and lymphatic problems. To recognise it, simply press your fingers into the area. If your fingers leave a slightly indented dimple, your cellulite is watery. It is found on the ankles, calves, thighs and arms.
→ What should I do?
Treatment: Maison Magnifisens recommends Dr Vodder’s lymphatic drainage and/or pressotherapy alternated with the DUCRET method of kneading and rolling.
Sports: opt for water sports such as swimming and/or aqua aerobics. You can also go cycling.
Diet: eat less salt! Focus on foods with diuretic properties or supplement your diet with dietary supplements.
Do you have adipose cellulite and how can you treat it?
Adipose cellulite is caused by an imbalance, very often related to diet, and a real lack of exercise.
It is the excessive accumulation of fat. Adipocytes, which are present in excessive numbers, become cramped, pressed up against each other.
This causes circulatory problems, slows down cellular exchanges, and impairs the elimination of waste and toxins.
Result: the appearance of dimples, and therefore cellulite. Very often, adipose cellulite is painful. It is found on the thighs and above the knees.
→ What should I do?
Treatment: Maison Magnifisens recommends cavitation, cold lasers, and radiofrequency.
The combination of radiofrequency and cavitation ultrasound allows deep subcutaneous fat to be targeted, centimetres to be lost and skin texture to be improved.
Depending on your profile, you may also consider cryolipolysis, a recent, selective, non-invasive and painless method that reduces localised fat deposits using cold temperatures.
Finally, you can finish your treatment with therapies such as kneading massage and lymphatic drainage.
Exercise: to burn stored fat, focus on endurance sports such as brisk walking, running, or rowing.
Nutrition: eat better!
Do you have fibrous cellulite and how can you treat it?
Fibrous cellulite is the most resistant, oldest, and most painful type! The fibres are hardened, meaning they are thick and tough.
Fibrous cellulite has several causes: a diet that is too high in fat, a lack of exercise, age, hormones, and therefore the menopause.
To recognise it, simply look at the texture of your skin when it is relaxed. If you feel a lump of localised fat cells, it is indeed fibrous cellulite.
→ What should I do?
Treatment: Maison Magnifisens recommends cryolipolysis, which is highly effective on localised fat deposits. To improve results, cavitation and radiofrequency sessions are recommended to break down fat cells. Finally, to break down these fat deposits, you can also opt for palpate-roll massage.
Exercise: To burn stored fat, focus on endurance sports such as brisk walking or cycling.
Diet: eliminate refined white sugar (pastries, industrial cakes, etc.) and focus on vegetables, proteins and whole grains. And don’t forget to stay hydrated.
The 6 anti-cellulite reflexes
1/ Eat a varied and balanced diet.
2/ Drink water throughout the day (rather than large amounts at once) to stay properly hydrated.
3/ Bring colour into your life with fresh fruit and vegetables, vitamins and minerals, and trace elements.
4/ Rediscover the joy of cooking for yourself to avoid processed foods. Yes, we need dietary fats to maintain our cells, but be mindful of the quality of these fats.
5/ Consider supplementing your daily intake from time to time with dietary supplements such as antioxidants, which help to counteract inflammation in your cellulite and/or joints.
6/ Exercise to combat cellulite, prioritising cardio activities. You need to burn off fat through exercise.
In addition, you will improve your circulatory system and consequently firm up your tissues and reduce the appearance of cellulite.
And for those who are not keen on sport, don’t hesitate to find out more about our EMSculpt muscle recovery treatment.
