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About the author: Balz Schürmann (CEO)
Balz Schürmann is the founder of skin689 and shares in-depth knowledge about effective skin care for cellulite and loose skin in our journal. His expertise is based on a deep practical understanding of the causes of visible skin changes - and how to deal with them effectively.
Causes, symptoms & treatment: Here you can find out everything about cellulite
Cellulite is not a disease, but a change in the subcutaneous tissue. This leads to visible dents, which can appear more frequently with increasing age.
These skin changes can be genetic or hormonal and predominantly affect females. Even though this is a natural, biological phenomenon, the so-called “orange peel” is often perceived as an aesthetic problem. Cellulite on the buttocks and legs is particularly common.
A healthy diet and regular exercise are generally beneficial for the body. However, they can only have a limited positive effect on the appearance of cellulite. The body has difficulty accessing the fat cells in the affected areas and the connective tissue can hardly be strengthened. We have summarized for you the exact causes of cellulite on the buttocks and what actually helps against it.
The most important thing in brief:
- Statistics on cellulite on the buttocks: Around 85-98% of all women are affected by cellulite, especially in typical problem areas such as the buttocks.
- Causes of cellulite: The main causes of cellulite are genetic Predisposition, hormonal influences and the development of connective tissue and fat cells. A healthy lifestyle can help to reduce the appearance, but not always completely eliminate it.
- Tips for reducing cellulite on the buttocks: Regular exercise, a balanced diet and targeted skin care with the products from skin689, which promote collagen production, can improve the skin's appearance and visibly reduce cellulite.
1. What are the causes of cellulite on the bottom?
The term "cellulite" refers to an uneven distribution of fat cells in the connective tissue of the skin. The fat cells can easily push themselves upwards through the soft skin and so the fatty tissue in the subcutaneous tissue penetrates into the upper layers of the skin and creates visible dents - many women also know this phenomenon as orange peel.
With increasing age, the skin's elasticity decreases and the fatty tissue can spread. As a result, the connective tissue strands become weaker. Cellulite In women, it occurs more often on the thighs and in the buttocks area and, in addition to the weak connective tissue, this is also due to the female sex hormone estrogen.
Because the more fat the skin cells store, the greater the pressure on the surrounding tissue. This means that every woman can be affected by cellulite, regardless of body weight. The reason for this is often an interplay of various triggers.
The risk factors include, for example, a high body fat percentage, lack of exercise, stress, poor nutrition with food high in fat and sugar, excessive alcohol consumption and hormonal influences. Regular smoking can also promote the development of this, because nicotine constricts the blood vessels and damages the collagen structure of the connective tissue.
Basically, firm buttock skin that is not affected by cellulite has a balance of fat lobule and collagen fibers. However, with severe cellulite, the balance is disturbed because enlarged fat lobule presses against the epidermis from below and only weak collagen fibers are present. When the collagen fiber network can no longer withstand this pressure, these unwanted changes occur on the buttocks and thighs.
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2. What are the symptoms of cellulite on the bottom?
The only symptom of cellulite or cellulite is a visible undulation of the skin surface in certain areas. It occurs wherever many fat cells are stored in the lower layer of skin. However, cellulite neither causes pain nor impairs the function of the skin. Depending on the stage of cellulite, other symptoms may become visible.
Stage I
The skin dimples only become visible when the muscle is tensed, for example when a fold of skin is pressed together with two fingers. However, when lying down, no dents can be seen because it is mild structural cellulite. The connective tissue strands under the skin are partially shortened.
Stage II
Here, the cellulite is visible both when the butt muscles are relaxed and tense. This form therefore describes medium structural cellulite, as the volume of the fatty tissue continues to increase and this increase in the volume of the fat cells results in compression of the small blood vessels.
Stage III
In the third stage, the dimples are particularly visible and additional hardening under the dimples can be noticeable on the bottom. Even when lying down, the strong structural cellulite is clearly visible. Since lymphatic and blood vessel circulation is severely restricted, the legs can feel heavy, especially when walking. This stage can also be accompanied by water retention.
Who is often affected by dents on the bottom?
Cellulite on the buttocks affects almost exclusively women, as women's connective tissue is naturally weaker than men's. Although overweight is considered a supporting factor in the development, it is not a prerequisite. Particularly slim women can also be affected.
Men's connective tissue, on the other hand, is designed in such a way that, even if they are very overweight, the fat cells are not pressed into the skin layers above and so no cellulite becomes visible. There are only rarely genetically determined exceptions.
Pregnant women also often struggle with cellulite on the buttocks, as on the one hand the tissue is put under a lot of strain due to weight gain and on the other hand there is a major change in the hormonal balance.
Sport, contrast showers & liposuction: What treatment is there?
Many women ask themselves whether there is a treatment for cellulite. The vast majority of women are affected by cellulite at some point in their lives. We summarize which cellulite treatments are available and whether they can permanently remove cellulite.
Which sports exercises help against cellulite on the buttocks?
There is no one specific sport that can prevent the development of cellulite. It's more about exercising regularly to boost your metabolism and promote blood circulation. A combination of endurance exercises and strength training is best suited for this.
Sports sessions in which a large number of muscle groups are activated and alternating intense and relaxing phases are also well suited. With strengthened muscles, fat cells are reduced and the skin is tightened. In addition, endurance sports, such as swimming or cycling, are a good option to support strength training.
What surgical options are there for cellulite on the buttocks?
If cellulite is more severe, liposuction can be used under certain conditions, in which excess fat cells are sucked out using cannulas. Depending on the nature of the cellulite on the bottom, the appearance can be improved by sucking out fat and making improved proportions visible.
Removing the fat cells using a laser is another procedure. A small puncture is made and the cells are destroyed by the laser light. The liquefied fat cells are then suctioned off and the skin is tightened. The problem with liposuction, however, is that only excess fat is removed, but the skin texture itself is not changed.
Gentle mesotherapy can also be used for aesthetic skin changes, such as cellulite on the bottom. Mesotherapy can improve the appearance of the skin and increase blood circulation. For this purpose, an individually formulated mixture of active ingredients is injected into the patient's skin area using the finest needles. Vitamins and amino acids are used, among other things, to achieve better blood circulation and firmer skin on the bottom.
Before invasive procedures, however, it is always important to have a detailed discussion with a specialist to determine whether the treatment is suitable in the individual case or whether certain pre-existing conditions speak against the operation.
You should always keep in mind that such procedures often involve high costs and, unfortunately, the results often fall short of expectations behind.
What home remedies are there for cellulite on the buttocks?
There are no miracle cures for cellulite, but with a combination of a balanced diet, sufficient exercise and some home remedies, a slight improvement can be achieved under certain circumstances.
Alternative showers are good for stimulating blood circulation and fat metabolism on the buttocks. The change between cold and warm water should always be ended with cold water.
And with a gentle massage of the affected areas, blockages in the blood and lymphatic systems can be released. This allows the body to better access the fat deposits.
Which cream really helps against cellulite on the bottom?
Conventional cellulite creams rely on caffeine as the central active ingredient. This purifies the skin, making it more compact in the short term and therefore appearing a little smoother. However, the effect is only short-lived; as soon as the cream is stopped, the original condition returns very quickly. The elasticity of the skin and the stored fat cells as the main causes are not addressed in this way.
skin689 , on the other hand, relies on its own patented active ingredient from medical research that specifically targets the causes of cellulite - weakened connective tissue and unevenly stored fat cells. This targeted, dual mechanism of action has been proven in in vitro studies.
In an application study it was shown that the appearance of cellulite improved significantly. This improvement was measured in all (!) study participants and increased continuously during use - proof of the structural, lasting effect.
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How can you prevent cellulite on the buttocks and thighs?
It is very difficult to prevent the development of cellulite on the bottom. There are just a few factors that can have a preventive effect. These include, for example, healthy eating, exercise and targeted massages. These can have a preventative effect and reduce the appearance of cellulite. Also the skin care products from skin689 - such as Firm Skin Tummy & Hips, Firm Skin Decolleté & Neck, Firm Skin Upper Arms, Firm Skin Hand & Finger as well as the Anti-Cellulite Cream – can have a preventive effect.
However, keep in mind that cellulite on the bottom is often caused by genetic or hormonal factors. You have no influence on these factors.
Treat cellulite on your bottom and thighs with the products from skin689
Cellulite is something completely normal and harmless in terms of health. The development is related to weak connective tissue and can be genetically determined - completely independent of body type. Cellulite can be minimized with a healthy lifestyle including a balanced diet and sufficient exercise. Conventional creams or home remedies can only provide limited relief. Surgical interventions are out of the question for many, simply because of the cost - and often do not bring the hoped-for results.
With a new active ingredient, skin689 has developed an Anti Cellulite Cream that specifically and sustainably addresses the causes of cellulite - weakened connective tissue and unevenly stored fat cells - and can thus significantly improve the appearance.
