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hey,
how would one get rid of cellulite
- Look in any women's mag. If you had the real answer, you'd be trillionaire languishing in your seaside mansion in the Caribbean. JFW | T@lk 19:08, 24 May 2005 (UTC)
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[edit] What?!
"Cellulite describes dimpling of skin, caused by the protrusion of subcutaneous fat into the dermis creating an undulating dermal-subcutaneous fat junction adipose tissue."
Who the hell understands that?! 65.172.9.205 00:14, 6 June 2006 (UTC)
Me
Most people with an IQ over 10
Hey, why are you crapping here!?--Edmundkh 17:46, 7 December 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Cellulite
I have been a consistent member of a gym for about 2 1/2 years now. I have went from 190 lbs to 130. I have a little bitof cellulite on my thighs. Does anyone have any idea what I can do to get rid of this? (The previous unsigned comment was left by SScott)
There are some expensive treatments you can take up in order to get rid of the "little bit". One's being tested by the FDA and will be several hundred a pop. Just my opinion, but why not save the money for something really long lasting - like a down payment on a house or retirement investments? I find it hard to understand why so many of my contemporaries worry themselves into an early grave over minute imperfections. This article could be improved by adding that cellulite is a multi-million dollar industry that pathologizes the condition, even though it's experienced by a majority of women. (Me too. So what? I'm not going to lose sleep over some dimples on my ass.) With the possible exception of modeling careers and romances with exceptionally shallow people, having a minor physical imperfection doesn't diminish your chances for a happy life. Enjoy your health! Noirdame 11:07, 17 July 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Photo
I have to say it would be considerably more informative to have a photograph of actual cellulite than a metaphorical advert. --MarkSteward 22:22, 5 June 2006 (UTC)
- I agree. The ad, while interesting, is hardly informative. A-giau 10:14, 16 August 2006 (UTC)
Is there an explanation for cellulite being gender-specific? - Sikon 19:29, 15 June 2006 (UTC)
I think the general thinking about cellulite being gender-specific relates to hormonal levels...they believe hormones may pay a large part in cellulite development...as to the exact reasoning I'm afraid I don't know - anyone?
YUCK!! Eee... that photo is so f***ing horrible... so scary... --Edmundkh 17:44, 7 December 2006 (UTC)
I hate to see that stinking photo!!!! --Edmundkh 15:49, 10 December 2006 (UTC)
[edit] News
I'm currently watching the news. They are claiming that there is an government approved drug stopping/lessining cellulite. --Yancyfry jr 03:13, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
- It's a product called, Accent. It uses Radio Waves to destroy cellulite. I found out it is not government approved, but is expected to be later on this summer.
[edit] Fat vs. Cellulite
"Cellulite has been found to be indistinguishable from ordinary fat in every medical and scientific test. It is not proven whether any cosmetic lotion, massager or pills can reduce/increase cellulite versus ordinary fat".
Em if it's indistingushable from ordinary fat then.. em it's just fat isn't it? (my understanding of the common use of the term cellulite in modern times is due to clever marketing to avoid using the word fat with consumer products).
--Charlesknight 21:10, 18 July 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Lypossage?
Anyone heard of this massage modality? There seems to be some research that shows a measureable decrease in body dimension and a decrease in the appearance of cellulite after undergoing a 6 week/18 session Lypossage treatment. To read the research, check out: http://www.lypossage.net/1011948.html
I'm not advertising the treatments. I'm just linking to research done on cellulite reduction.
[edit] The only way?
"The only effective way to reduce cellulite is the same one which reduces ordinary fat, namely exercise."...only exercise? I dont think so! What about watching your diet? less carbs less fat, less chocolate chunk icecream? Losing weight that would help! Reducing your body fat and reduce your cellulite! Of course excercise is an important component of losing weight, but it is not the only way.
[edit] Picture
This needs a real picture for people who don't know what it looks like; not a surreal advertisement. — Omegatron 01:27, 19 September 2006 (UTC)
That scary photo must be removed!! It's not just metaphoric, and it's horrible... --Edmundkh 17:45, 7 December 2006 (UTC)
I wanna remove that ugly ads... :-@ --Edmundkh 15:50, 10 December 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Not related to being overweight?
One sentence states that cellulite is not related to being overweight. Then later another says losing weight is an effective means of getting rid of it. Something is wrong here.
From personal experience I know weight issues and cellulite are related. Maybe rephrase the sentence, saying that although cellulite can be found in all body types, its more commonly found in people with weight issues. I know, not very politically correct, but who cares really.
[edit] Prevalence
A lot of sites like the BBC health website say about 80% of women say they have visible cellulite, but I don't have references for the survey they got this from. Its not something you actually see in films or magazines though - unless its a paparazzi shot of a celebrity's real backside at the beach. Although completely harmless and very widespread, its considered so offensive that people have to have body doubles rather than display it in public.
[edit] Formation of cellulite
Erm... I wonder how is cellulite actually formed. I'm a male, I don't know much about woman's physical problem. Do all fat women have cellulite!? Actually, I'm trying to write a novel about a teenage girl, and I would like to add in the cellulite issue in my novel... by anonymous —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Edmundkh (talk • contribs) 17:49, 7 December 2006 (UTC).
