Analysis of Cellulite Formation and Non-Medical Aesthetic Treatments

This report provides an overview of cellulite (adiposis edematosa), detailing its formation process, which involves the increase of fat cells that push against the skin, creating a dimpled appearance. It discusses the four stages of cellulite and how hormonal changes, particularly in women during puberty, contribute to its development. The report highlights the structural differences in adipose tissue between men and women, explaining why cellulite is more prevalent in females. Furthermore, it explores two non-medical aesthetic treatments: laser treatment (Cellulaze®), which heats tissues and stimulates collagen production, and carboxytherapy, involving carbon dioxide injections to break down fat cells and improve blood flow. While laser treatment offers longer-lasting results, carboxytherapy is a quicker, minimally invasive option. The report concludes by emphasizing the importance of understanding cellulite formation and the available treatment options for reducing its appearance.

The formation and treatment of
cellulite in Non medical
AESTHETICS

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
Formation process of adiposis edematosa....................................................................................3
Formulation difference in male and female.................................................................................4
Two treatment offered in non medical Aesthetics.......................................................................4
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................6
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................7

INTRODUCTION
Cellulite is developed on the body by increase in the fat cells underneath the skin. It
results in the dimple flesh or orange peel skin on the thighs, hips, buttocks and stomach. It is
more common in females. Formulation process of cellulite is majorly impacted by the fat cells in
the body (Rudolph and et.al., 2019). It is also known as adiposis edematosa. Cellulite has
become a major issue in females these days. This report will discuss about the formation process
of cellulite along with formulation difference in males and females. It will also shed light on the
treatment methods of adiposis edematosa using non-medical Aesthetics .
Formation process of adiposis edematosa
Adiposis Edematosa majorly known as Cellulite, it is very common in men and women.
Cellulite is formed by disturbance in the fat cells of the body cause lumpy dimple flesh on hips,
thighs, stomach and buttocks. The formation process of Cellulite is started with the increase in
the fat cell in the body. Increase in the fat cells push up against skin and lead to pull down of the
tough long connective cords. This disturbance lead to the imbalance skin that causes dimpling
of skin surface (Casabona and Pereira, 2017).
There are majorly four stages of Cellulite, stage 1 refers to the visible of adiposis
edematosa when skin is pinched. At this stage it is possible to eradicate it completely. Stage 2
lead to the visible of orange peel without any pinching. It is also recoverable at this stage. At
stage 3, fat cells in the body becomes more voluminous and lead to present of water retention.
This level of adiposis edematosa can be removed but it takes long period of time. At stage 4 of
cellulite, fat cells are deeply hardened.
It becomes difficult to eliminate. Hormonal changes in female are the major cause of the
Cellulite. During puberty hormonal changes are very common it causes increase of fat in the
body that normal changes in the body such as hips become broaden in females during puberty,
hormonal disturbance during puberty lead to the Cellulite. The structure of adipose tissue is also
a major cause of dimpling skin around thighs hips and stomach. Criss cross of such tissues
forms lattice that create lumpy dimple flesh on the surface of skin (Davis, Boen and Fabi,
2019). Other factors that develop adiposis edematosa include lack of physical activity, over
weight, lymphatic circulation of blood, poor diet and stress.
Lipogenesis

Formation of cellulite is created by process of lipogenesis, it refers to the conversation of
glycerol and fatty acids into fat. It develops fatty acids from coenzyme A majorly in the adipose
tissue in the body. The process of increase in fatty acids is caused by lipogenesis. Example can
be taken as the release of insulin from pancreas is promoted by the high level of glucose from
diet. When insulin rise in the body it also develops lipogenesis and reaction lead to the reduction
of cAMP level in the body (Ngamdokmai and et.al., 2021). When the insulin slows down
lipolysis, it gives rise to lipogenesis.
Lipolysis
Lipolysis refers to the breaking down process of fats through enzymes and water. This
process of Lipolysis majorly occur in the adipose tissue and break down lipids into free fatty
acids and glycerol. It targets smaller deposits that are usually found on specific parts of body that
include fat in the area of thighs, hips and stomach.
Formulation difference in male and female
Formulation of Cellulite is more common in females. Although men can also suffer from
cellulite. There is a little difference in the formulation of cellulite in men and women. Adiposis
edematosa affect men in different ways as connective tissue structure in men is arranged
horizontally. This structure cause formation of small Independent units of fat cells or adipose
cells. The out layer of skin is not affected by the increase of fat cells in the body because of
reticular structure (Sadick, 2019). The major reason of cellulite caused in men are hormonal
changes, smoking, excessive alcohol, circulation problem and over weight.
However, women are majorly affected by cellulite as the changes in puberty also a major
reason of adiposis edematosa in females. The different structure of women body and tissues lead
to the quicker appearance of cellulite on the surface of skin. Development of fat cells in women
is independent of the amount of food eaten that is also a major difference in the cause of
cellulite. Subcutaneous fatty tissue structure occurs lipodystrophy that majorly appears in
women. Cellulite is more likely to get in women around knees, buttocks and saddlebags, the
major reason behind that is women have three layers of fat instead of just one in these areas of
skin.
Two treatment offered in non medical Aesthetics
There are various Aesthetis treatment that can help in reducing the appearance of cellulite
in the body. The decrease in the fat cells or fat in the body will lead to the reduction of adiposis

edematosa in the body. Following are the two treatment in order to eliminate the cause of
cellulite.
Laser Treatment
Different types of laser treatment can be used to get rid of cellulite. Laser cellulite
reduction is also known as Cellulaze®. In this treatment a tiny laser probes is inserted trough the
skin and help in the treating the tissues underneath the skin that are causing cellulite. Tissues are
heated and release some of the fiberous septae in the skin.
This type of treatment reduce thickness of the subcutaneous fat layer and stimulate
production of collage n. the involvement of tiny incisions in the treatment creates the downtime
limited to 1 or 2 days as laser treatment is performed very safely qualified doctors. This
treatment also improve the skin texture along with the elasticity (Kapoor, Shome and Ranjan,
2017). However, leaser treatment are expensive but it removes the cellulite from the body.
The heating of fat cells underneath skin breakdown the cell and remove the effect of
cellulite appearance on the skin. Such treatment of adiposis edematosa also increase thickness
of the skin that help the body to reduce the appearance of cellulite in future. The delivery of
energy underneath the skin with laser treatment lead to the increase in the depth and quality of
the skin. It also releases fibrous band that result in significant reduction of the orange peel look
that is associated with adiposis edematosa. The laser treatment also help in the diminishing of
lumpy flesh of the skin that were developed through the impact of adiposis edematosa.
Carboxy therapy
It refers to the non medical treatment that uses injections to treat the cellulite. Injection
infuse medical gaseous Carbon Dioxide underneath the skin into tissues through a tiny needle.
This treatment eliminate the fat cells underneath the skin and improve blood flow along with
improvement in skin elasticity (Roe and et.al., 2018). Small infiltration of carbon dioxide into
the affected tissues lead to the reaction that result in the breakdown of the tissues and removes
the cellulite appearance on the skin. The carbon dioxide injection produce an improvement of
gas exchange in the circulation. It leads to the establishment of micro circulation and increase the
amount and speed of blood flow. Several studies have found that the carboxy therapy is the most
effective and safe process of treating adiposis edematosa.
Some pre treatment instruction must be followed such as patient cannot consume
alcoholic beverages at least 24 hours prior to the treatment. Carboxy therapy is the most

commonly treatment used for the removal of cellulite from the skin. This treatment is quick and
minimally invasive, with no downtime (Lindgren, Austin and Welsh, 2021). However, the result
of this treatment is not permanent. The risk of cellulite appearance is always there even after the
treatment as it does not thicken the skin to prevent the cause of adiposis edematosa.
CONCLUSION
From the discussion in the report, it can be concluded that adiposis edematosa refers to
the uneven balance of fat cells underneath the skin. Formation process of cellulite include the
increase of the fat cells in the body lead to the pressure against the skin and creates. Majorly four
stages were included in the adiposis edematosa. Formation affect differently in males and
females due to different structure. The structure of adipose tissue was also a major cause of
dimpling skin around thighs hips and stomach Cellulite were more likely to occur on part of
thighs, stomach and hips. Females were majorly affected from this skin dimpling skin as fat is
increased in female body during puberty. Different treatment were adopted in order to reduce the
effect of cellulite that include physical activities and healthy eating habits.

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