How to get rid of bumpy cellulite?

Learn effective strategies on how to get rid of bumpy cellulite and achieve smoother, firmer skin. Discover diet, exercise, and skincare tips to reduce cellulite naturally.

Cellulite is a concern when wearing short clothes as the days get hotter. Cellulite is not simply caused by gaining too much weight. Even thin people can develop cellulite. Also, it does not go away immediately even if you exercise.

In order to get rid of cellulite, it is important to know why cellulite occurs and to deal with it properly. We heard in detail about the causes and treatments of cellulite from Dr. Eunhee Kang (My Clinic), a consulting physician at Hidoc Family Medicine .

In order to get rid of cellulite, it is important to know the cause and deal with it properly. Source: Clipart Korea

Q1. What exactly is cellulite?

Cellulite can be defined in one word as denatured fat. The nature of the fat changes, its density increases and it becomes hard, and as a result, the metabolic function of the fat decreases and the fat lumps together, and the fibrous tissue that adheres to the surrounding area causes the skin to appear bumpy on the outside. .

However, in addition to these skin changes, blood circulation and lymph circulation around fat tissue decrease, and the regenerative ability of elastic fibers decreases, which leads to circulation deterioration, resulting in complex results such as edema and loss of elasticity.

Q2. Are there any areas prone to cellulite? Why does cellulite occur?

There are differences in each individual’s areas where fat accumulates easily. Some people gain abdominal fat easily, while some people easily gain hip fat and still others easily gain thigh fat. If fat is stored in areas where fat is easily stored for a long time, it causes partial circulation deterioration and cellulite is formed.

The cause cannot be pinpointed to one thing, such as eating habits or lack of exercise, but cellulite and partial obesity are likely to occur in areas of an individual’s body where local fat metabolism slows down. Therefore, cellulite can occur even in people of normal weight, and to some extent, it can be said to be a genetic or constitutional problem. However, men do not appear to have cellulite problems, as it is an area affected by female hormones, occurs more often in the lower body than the upper body, and occurs more frequently in those who are obese than normal weight.

Q3. Can you get rid of cellulite once it appears?

By the time cellulite is discovered, it is often already quite advanced. This is because you only realize that you have cellulite when the bumpy lines are clearly visible on the outside. Since cellulite is not often detected in the early stages, it is not easy to completely return to the cellulite-free state.

However, since cellulite is not irreversible tissue damage, it can be improved to the point where swelling and pain and uneven lines are improved with treatment and effort.

Photo of cellulite patient | Source: Michael Clinic

Q4. What is the most important thing in improving cellulite?

The most important thing in improving cellulite seems to be improving the properties of fat to increase the utilization rate of fat in that area when the patient exercises or diets in the future, and regaining confidence as it is a visible area. When you feel that your complex areas can be improved, you will pay more attention to your health, including maintaining your weight, and this will help improve your overall life.

Q5. What are good exercises to reduce cellulite?

Usually, when you develop cellulite, you think you need to do vigorous exercise that makes your body sweat. However, since cellulite is a type of fat that is difficult to burn, relaxation exercises centered on steady stretching that can improve circulation, rather than vigorous exercise, may be helpful. Exercising that is too excessive or uses repetitive muscles may actually have a negative effect by causing muscles to become excessively tight in people with poor lower body circulation.

In particular, if you are suffering from calf cellulite, it is better to consistently practice mild exercise, which can stimulate circulation and improve swelling, rather than excessive exercise.

Q6. Can massage help reduce cellulite?

If cellulite has progressed (if it is hard to the touch), massage will not be very helpful in reducing cellulite. If cellulite is severe, local blood circulation is also disrupted and the muscles in that area tend to tighten easily, so frequent massage to loosen them up can help relax the muscles and prevent the swelling from getting worse.

If the degree of cellulite is mild, periodic massage with appropriate stimulation, such as gua sha or foam roller, can help improve cellulite because it helps lymph circulation, local blood circulation, muscle relaxation, and discharge of fatigue substances. can.

If the degree of cellulite is mild, massage using appropriate tools such as gua sha or foam roller is helpful | Source: Clipart Korea

Q7. How does the hospital treat cellulite?

The treatment is performed by combining various methods, including ultrasound treatment with a selective penetration depth that reaches the fat level of the tissue, high-frequency treatment to improve cellulite and elasticity using deep heat, and shock wave treatment and injection treatment to loosen hard tissues. do.

The type of treatment that is effective may vary depending on the patient’s cellulite condition, skin condition, and amount of fat. After checking the condition, a treatment suitable for each individual is performed.

Cellulite adio frequency treatmentㅣSource: Michael Clinic

Q8. Are there any good foods, nutrients, or bad foods for improving cellulite?

In fact, cellulite is caused by the person’s physical characteristics and gets worse when body fat increases due to obesity, so it can be said that foods that are good for improving cellulite are foods that prevent lower body obesity. It is recommended to eat plenty of vegetables and seaweed rich in vitamins and minerals.

Also, since it is often accompanied by edema, it is best to pay attention to sodium intake. It is important to eat less soup and stew, but since kimchi, sauces such as red pepper paste and ssamjang, and various sauces are often high in sodium, it is recommended to be especially careful about sodium at dinner.

Q9. What lifestyle habits are needed to improve cellulite?

First and foremost, maintaining your weight is important. Cellulite often occurs in body types that gain weight in the lower body, so it is important to maintain your weight well to avoid lower body obesity. When you gain weight, the fat tends to accumulate in the lower body, but on the contrary, when you lose weight, the fat in the lower body does not come off easily, so the condition of the lower body may worsen as weight changes repeat.

The second is to avoid staying in the same position all day. This becomes a problem when posture changes are not significant throughout the day, such as when you sit or stand for long periods of time. It can be helpful to have the habit of stretching your lower body for even 3 minutes two or three times a day to improve your posture and improve circulation. Also, the habit of wearing underwear that is too tight or wearing high heels has a negative effect by hindering circulation in the lower body.