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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.
When people see dents on their skin, many people first think of cellulite. However, it may also be that lipedema is hidden behind the supposedly aesthetic problem. Those affected often find it difficult to differentiate between cellulite and lipedema.
In this article we will summarize for you what characterizes lipedema or cellulite and what symptoms they are associated with. We will explain the differences and go into how cellulite and lipedema can be treated. We would like to introduce you to the Anti-Cellulite Cream from skin689 .
The most important thing in brief:
- What is cellulite? Cellulite is a cosmetic problem that can be traced back to weak connective tissue.
- What is lipedema and how do I recognize it? A lipedema is a pathological fat distribution disorder that is associated with hardening of the subcutaneous fat.
- What are the differences between lipedema and cellulite? Unlike cellulite, lipedema causes other symptoms such as pain or nodules under the skin.
What is cellulite?
A majority of all women are affected by cellulite in their lives. It is manifested by unsightly dents that usually appear on the thighs and buttocks.
Cellulite is caused by the weak connective tissue in women. They have a parallel collagen fiber network that supports the skin. Fat cells accumulate between the individual fibers. These can press on the skin and cause dents.
This means that many women have a genetic predisposition to cellulite. This means that slim women can also suffer from cellulite. Living conditions can also have an influence on the appearance of cellulite. For example, being overweight can make the dents worse. Hormonal fluctuations, pregnancy and a lot of stress can also increase the risk of cellulite.
It is important that cellulite is a purely cosmetic problem and not a disease. As a rule, cellulite does not cause any other symptoms or complaints.
Would you like to find out more about cellulite? You will find many helpful articles in our journal:
What is lipedema & how do I recognize it?
While cellulite is an aesthetic problem, lipedema is a chronic fat distribution disorder and therefore a disease. In lipedema, the subcutaneous fatty tissue thickens, causing nodules to form and harden.
Lipedema patients report that the size of the affected areas increases significantly, resulting in uneven proportions. Lipedema is also associated with a tendency to bruises, sensitivity to pain and heavy legs. Tension pain can also be a consequence of lipedema. Dimples on the surface of the skin are also a symptom of lipedema.
Lipedema almost only affects women and is usually congenital. Research has identified hormonal changes during puberty, pregnancy or menopause as the cause. Therefore, even with lipedema, the weight of those affected only plays a minor role.
What are the differences between lipedema and cellulite?
If you discover dents on your skin, then you may ask yourself whether it is cellulite or lipedema. It is important that you know the differences and can therefore estimate what causes the dents. Because with lipedema, an accurate diagnosis with appropriate treatment is important.
It helps to take a close look at your symptoms. The only symptom of cellulite are skin dimples: They are particularly visible when standing and extend over the thighs and buttocks. The so-called orange peel does not cause any pain or feelings of tension. The legs feel soft and there are no nodules to be felt.
The situation is different with lipedema. It is accompanied by serious symptoms, which are often a great burden for those affected. These include the following complaints:
- Nodules under the skin
- Hardness in the affected areas
- Feeling of heaviness
- Feeling of tension
- Tendency to bruises
- Pain when touched
- Dents on the Skin
If you have one or more of these complaints, you should have a doctor check whether lipedema may be present. Since this is a chronic disease, appropriate treatment is necessary to reduce the symptoms.
How is lipedema treated?
If a specialist has diagnosed you with lipedema, he or she will recommend various treatment options. So far, medicine has not been able to cure lipedema. However, there are some methods that can be used to alleviate the symptoms.
As a rule, patients diagnosed with lipedema are initially treated conservatively. The focus is on increasing lymph flow. To do this, you can wear compression stockings and improve lymphatic flow with massages. This can also reduce water retention at the same time. Exercise can also help because it improves metabolism.
For some lipedema, surgical therapy can also be helpful. This can be, for example, liposuction or liposuction. However, the type and stage of lipedema are crucial.
What helps with severe cellulite?
Cellulite is a purely aesthetic problem, but can still be a burden for those affected. Since cellulite is caused by weak connective tissue, it is very difficult to avoid it. Once the dents have appeared, it is usually difficult for them to go away.
What can help is exercise. The movement strengthens the muscles and at the same time also the blood circulation, which can have a positive effect on cellulite. This also applies to a healthy diet. Not only can you reduce your weight, but you can also provide your body with all the important nutrients and vitamins.
Similar to lipedema, massages can also help with cellulite. They stimulate lymphatic flow and can eliminate water retention. For cellulite, alternating showers are also recommended, which are intended to increase blood circulation.
Although all of these tips can bring about small improvements, they will probably not significantly reduce the unsightly dents. That's why we at skin689 looked for a solution and developed our innovative active ingredient CHacoll.
Anti-cellulite cream from skin689: Smooths the skin on a structural level
Many cellulite creams only work on the surface and therefore have no lasting effect on the skin's appearance. The innovative active ingredient CHacoll from skin689 , on the other hand, penetrates into the deeper layers of the skin and thus works against cellulite on a structural level.
It promotes collagen synthesis in the subcutaneous tissue, which makes the fibers stronger. You can therefore retain the fat cells more effectively and thus prevent dents from forming. This means that our products achieve a long-lasting effect.
The effectiveness of our patented active ingredient CHacoll has been clinically proven and also convinces experts:
"The company Skin689 uses its own and patented active ingredient CHacoll®, namely exactly where you need to start: with weakened connective tissue. The active ingredient stimulates neocollagen synthesis - this strengthens the dermis, the fat cells are pushed down and the skin surface becomes correspondingly smoother."
- Prof. Dr. Robert Oellinger, specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery
We recommend our Anti-Cellulite Cream: It significantly improves the appearance of cellulite within a few weeks. The skin appears firmer and smoother - the dents disappear over time. The cream is applied to the affected areas morning and evening. It absorbs quickly and leaves a wonderful scent behind.
If you want a firmer stomach and defined hips, then our Firm Skin Tummy & Hips Cream is the ideal choice. The cream also contains CHacoll and strengthens the collagen fiber network, which visibly tightens the affected areas. The first results can be expected after four to twelve weeks.
The effectiveness of our products on cellulite has been proven in clinical studies. Customers have also told us that our creams and the active ingredient CHacoll have also helped them with their lipedema. However, we have not yet had any studies carried out in this regard.
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Lipedema or cellulite: Get a diagnosis & treat problem areas correctly
If you are not sure whether you have cellulite or lipedema, you should have this checked by a doctor. Once you have a diagnosis, you can seek effective treatment.
In the case of cellulite, the highly effective creams from skin689 are the perfect choice. They have a deep effect that creates a long-term effect. Within a few weeks, cellulite can be visibly reduced and the problem areas appear significantly firmer.
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