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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.
A majority of all women are confronted with cellulite over the course of their lives: estimates suggest that 80 to 95% of all women are affected by cellulite. The unsightly dents can occur in a variety of places - from the hips to the thighs. In rare cases, cellulite can also appear on the calves and change the appearance of the skin.
The affected women often have weak connective tissue and a genetic predisposition to cellulite. In this article we will summarize for you what causes cellulite on the calves, how you can recognize it and what forms of treatment are possible.
We will introduce you to the anti-cellulite cream from skin689 : It was developed by us to give the skin more elasticity and to fight against dents.
The most important thing in brief:
- How does cellulite develop on the calves? Cellulite on the calves can result from sitting for long periods of time and restricted blood flow in the blood vessels.
- How do I recognize cellulite or orange peel on the calves? Cellulite on the calves can occur in different stages and manifest itself differently.
- How does cellulite differ from lipedema? Cellulite is a cosmetic problem, while lipedema can be associated with severe pain.
How does cellulite develop on the calves?
Cellulite is a change in the surface of the skin: dents become visible, which represent an aesthetic problem for many women. For most sufferers, cellulite appears on the hips, buttocks and thighs - but it can also be noticeable on the calves. Although cellulite on the calves occurs much less frequently than in other areas, it can be a major burden for those affected.
A possible cause of cellulite on the calves is sitting for long periods of time - for example, sitting for long periods in the office. The legs and hips are bent over a longer period of time and the flow in the vessels is inhibited. This can have a negative impact on the lymphatic system, causing fat cells to build up and cellulite to appear on the calves.
Women are particularly often affected by cellulite. This is because they naturally have less strong connective tissue. In addition, the connective tissue fibers run parallel in women and like a network in men. This means that women automatically have a predisposition to cellulite. The female sex hormone estrogen can also promote the development of cellulite.
Other causes of cellulite can be stress, a hormonal imbalance, a lack of exercise and an unhealthy diet. In many women, cellulite develops on the calves as a result of increased weight gain.
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How do I recognize cellulite or cellulite on the calves?
If the complexion changes, many women wonder what the cause is. Cellulite on the calves can occur in different stages and be accompanied by different skin changes:
Stage I
In this first stage, the dents are only visible when the muscle is tensed. However, no skin changes are visible when lying down. The connective tissue strands under the skin may be partially shortened.
Stage II
Stage 2 cellulite can be seen in both relaxed and tense states of the muscles. This is structural cellulite - the volume of fatty tissue continues to increase. This causes the small blood vessels to become increasingly more compressed.
Stage III
Stage 3 or grade 3 cellulite is very visible and is often accompanied by hardening under the skin. Those affected often complain about heavy legs because lymphatic and blood vessel circulation is severely restricted when running. Water retention is also possible.
If you have noticed dents on your calves, then it could be cellulite. As soon as you discover the cosmetic problem, you should think about counteracting the cellulite. Our experience shows that early treatment often promises greater success.
Take a look at the anti-cellulite cream from skin689: With its high-quality ingredients, it can improve the skin structure on several levels and reduce cellulite on the calves.
How does cellulite differ from lipedema?
Cellulite is a purely aesthetic problem: It is not a disease and is often not associated with any symptoms. Fat cells penetrate the structure of the connective tissue and thus lead to dents.
In lipedema, on the other hand, the structure of the connective tissue changes: the fat cells multiply uncontrollably in the affected areas. Those affected often find it difficult to distinguish between cellulite and stage 2 or 3 lipedema.
Lipedema is characterized primarily by the fact that the affected areas are sensitive to pain. Bruises or even bruises also quickly form. If you suffer from lipedema, nodules can also form under the skin.
If you have the impression that it could be lipedema, then you should have this suspicion clarified by a doctor.
Sport, massage and contrast showers: What helps against cellulite on the calves?
Do you dream of smooth skin without dents in the tissue? Many women wonder what they can do about cellulite on their calves and whether treatment is actually possible. There are some simple tips you can use to reduce the dents.
Avoid sitting for long periods
A possible cause of cellulite on the calves is sitting for long periods of time. This is often unavoidable in everyday life: you sit behind the wheel on the way to work, sit in the office and also sit after work. This can block the flow of the main vessels in the groin and knees for several hours. In the long term, this can be a trigger for cellulite on the calves.
If you can, you should avoid sitting for long periods of time. Get up every now and then and move around. This is often also possible for office work and can be at least a little help if you want to prevent cellulite on your calves.
Rely on a balanced diet
Diet has a major influence on the development of cellulite. An unhealthy lifestyle with lots of alcohol, caffeine and nicotine can promote cellulite.
You should pay attention to a healthy diet instead. You can't prevent cellulite on your calves, but you're doing something good for your body. If it is supplied with lots of vitamins, nutrients and minerals, it can ensure a better general well-being.
Do sport
You have already learned in this article that cellulite is caused by a genetic predisposition in many women. Sport cannot prevent cellulite, but it can at least play a part in preventing it.
Exercise regularly and keep fit. The calves in particular are comparatively easy to train and can be strengthened with simple exercises. Sporting activity increases your physical well-being, stimulates your metabolism and can keep your skin firm. The best way to do this is to do sports that you enjoy.
Promote blood circulation with massages & contrast showers
If you already have cellulite on your calves, then massages can help to stimulate blood circulation - this can be inhibited, for example, by sitting for long periods of time every day. Because with cellulite, fat cells are stored in the tissue: with a massage you support the lymphatic system and can improve its work.
In order for the skin on your calves to improve, you must massage the relevant areas regularly. Only then can the mechanical treatment achieve a positive effect.
Treatment with the anti-cellulite cream from skin689
Do you want to improve the appearance of the skin on your calves? Do you want less visible dents? Then we recommend the anti-cellulite cream from skin689: It was developed by us to improve the appearance of your skin.
Many providers rely on caffeine in their creams: However, this active ingredient only ensures short-term smoothing of the skin. In our cream, however, we use our own active ingredient CHacoll, which comes from medical research. It affects the causes of cellulite right down to the subcutaneous tissue - weakened connective tissue and stored fat cells.
"The impressive thing about skin689 and CHacoll® is that not only has the effect been impressively proven in various studies, but that we also have a better understanding of what exactly is happening. This enabled us to not only target the expression of cellulite with our products, but also to specifically strengthen and strengthen other forms of sagging and tired skin maintain.”
– Prof. Dr. Sven Gohla, specialist in dermopharmacy
This dual mechanism of action can significantly improve the appearance of cellulite: our application study has confirmed this. Our Anti-cellulite cream provides a structural and lasting effect.
You can see the first results within 4 to 12 weeks with regular use. You will notice that your skin appears significantly smoother and firmer.
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Get rid of cellulite with the effective cream from skin689 Do you have cellulite on your calves, hips or buttocks and would like to do something about it, then we recommend our anti-cellulite cream. We rely on our innovative active ingredient CHacoll, which combats the causes of orange peel and eliminates them in the long term. The cream strengthens the connective tissue, compresses the fat cells and improves the elasticity of the skin.
If you have cellulite on your calves, hips or buttocks and would like to do something about it, then we recommend our anti-cellulite cream. We rely on our innovative active ingredient CHacoll, which combats the causes of orange peel and eliminates them in the long term. The cream strengthens connective tissue, compresses fat cells and improves skin elasticity.
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