Skinny stars have cellulite too

DON'T let your lady lumps get you down - because even the skinniest celebs get cellulite.
In fact the cottage cheese effect curses up to 95 per cent of women - and that includes the A-list.
If you don't believe us, take a look at the pictures to the right.
Our gallery shows that everyone from Hollywood hotties to sexy singers and supermodels suffer from dimply skin.

Sun Diet expert Amanda Ursell says: "Cellulite affects everyone, even celebrities can't escape it.
"Bumpy tums, bums and legs result from a combination of fatty tissue and fluid retention.
"But unlike celebs who can splash the cash on lipo and treatments, the rest of us have to grin and bare it."

But Amanda says you don't need a nip/tuck to beat those unsightly bumps.
"To reduce cellulite you need to ditch fast foods, cakes and biscuits which slow down circulation and therefore slow down repair of the skin.
"Stick to protein-rich foods like turkey, extra-lean meat, pulses like red kidney and baked beans, Quorn and skimmed milk which help stimulate the production of collagen and elastin.

These help keep skin flexible and lessen the appearance of orange peel.
"Fruit and veg are bursting with antioxidants which help to mend damage to the deep layers of the skin from sunlight and pollution."

More ways to get rid of it

Take up muscle-toning exercises. Building stronger muscles with methods such as Nautilus or working out with weights may help fill out the tissue in cellulite problem areas, says Dr. Lazar.
Massage those trouble spots. Reinforce the benefits of exercise, says Ulen, with gentle, kneading massage you can do yourself in areas like your thighs and the insides of your knees.
Take a deep breath. Learn to breathe from deep down in your diaphragm, says Schneider. The oxygen helps burn fat. A deep breath also helps clean out toxic carbon dixoide from all your cells, says Ulen.
Stay calm. Cellulite builds up when muscles get tense, and muscles get tense when you're feeling stressed, says Walderman. You need to relax. If you're among those who find it hard to relax, the following might be of help.

Various unique ways to combat cellulite

Combat constipation. "People who are constipated on a regular basis usually have cellulite," says Ulen. Your meals move more quickly through your digestive tract when you eat plenty of high-fiber foods like green vegetables and grains every day, she says. For an extra boost, she suggests sprinkling raw bran on your foods or in your beverages at each meal. Plus:
· Practice the eating habits your mother (hopefully) taught you, like chewing your food thoroughly and forgoing late-night snacks, Ulen says.
· Drink beverages at room temperature rather than ice-cold. "Ice constricts your esophagus and stomach, hindering the flow of digestive enzymes into your stomach," she says.
Make your skin an exit ramp. Keeping your body's natural highways and byways clear gives cellulite an easier escape route, skin specialists say. They say the following techniques will open up the blood vessels in and just below your skin, and also keep your waste-removal system working properly.
· Drinks lots of water. "I have found that a lot of people who have cellulite don't drink enough water," says Walderman. Drink at least six to eight glasses of bottled water—distilled or mineral—per day, she says.
· Steer clear of salt, which contributes to water retention and adds to cellulite problems, says Ulen.
· Kick the coffee and cigarette habits, says Walderman. These substances constrict your blood vessels and may actually make your cellulite more prominent.
· Dry-brush your skin. It helps improve your circulation, says Walderman. Press a soft-bristled brush gently onto your skin and rotate it in circular movements from head to toe or on cellulite areas alone, she says.

Easy tips to get rid of cellulite

Peel off the pounds. Since cellulite is fat, excess weight can contribute to it, says Dr. Lazar. Lose weight gradually, he says, and "hopefully, some of what you lose will be cellulite."
Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables—low in calories yet packed with nutrients—and drink fruit and vegetable juices, suggests Dolores Schneider, a nutritionist and director of Sharon Springs, a spa in upstate New York, where people go to lose pounds and detoxify their bodies.
Get back in balance by eating well. Eat a healthy, balanced diet overall, urges Kim Ulen, supervisor of the skin care department of the Cal-a-Vie Spa in Vista, California. "This returns your body chemistry to a balanced state in which cellulite is less likely to develop," she says.
Get back in balance by resting well. Relax in your bathtub, Schneider suggests, with a home mineral bath containing sea salt. Add about 2 cups of sea salt to warm bathwater and luxuriate in the soothing waters for at least 20 minutes. It will leave your skin feeling smooth.

Weight Loss Found To Reduce Cellulite In Some Overweight Women, Worsen The Condition In Others

Weight loss may decrease the severity of cellulite for some women -- but may worsen the condition for others, reports a study in August's Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

The study examined 29 women who enrolled in medically supervised weight loss programs including low-fat meals, liquid diets, medication, and bariatric surgery. Seventeen patients experienced an improvement in the appearance of their cellulite, while 9 worsened. The average weight loss was 30.5 pounds (range 2.3 -- 102 pounds).

Patients who lost larger amounts of weight and lowered their percentage of thigh fat experienced the greatest improvement in cellulite. These patients had a significantly higher starting body mass index (BMI) and had more severe cellulite on average.

Patients whose cellulite worsened started with a significantly lower BMI, lost smaller amounts of weight, and had no change in percentage of thigh fat.
Skin elasticity after weight loss also played an important role in improving the appearance of cellulite.

Cellulite worsened in those whose skin became significantly looser after weight loss.
"There is no answer for completely eliminating cellulite, however, it appears the more weight one loses, the better its appearance," said Dr. Kitzmiller.

"Although the appearance of cellulite diminished for the majority of patients, weight loss did not totally eradicate the condition. The dimples appear to be permanent features that lessen in depth as the pounds come off."

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is the largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons in the world. With more than 6,000 members, the society is recognized as a leading authority and information source on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. ASPS comprises 94 percent of all board-certified plastic surgeons in the United States.

Founded in 1931, the society represents physicians certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery or The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Pictures of Cellulite

Cellulite

Cellulite describes condition in women where the skin of the lower limbs, abdomen, and pelvic region becomes dimpled after puberty. The term was first used in the 1920's and began appearing in English language publications in the late 1960s, the earliest reference in Vogue magazine, "Like a swift migrating fish the word cellulite has suddenly crossed the Atlantic."
Descriptive names for cellulite include orange peel syndrome, cottage cheese skin, the mattress phenomenon, and hail damage. Synonyms include: adiposis edematosa, dermopanniculosis deformans, status protrusus cutis, and gynoid lipodystrophy. It is unrelated to cellulitis, which is infection of the skin and its underlying connective tissue.

Dermosonic

Dermosonic is a patented technology to temporarily, yet effectively reduce the appearance of cellulite, temporarily increase local circulation and relieve minor muscle aches and pains while relaxing muscle spasms. Dermosonic is a comprehensive, non-invasive, non-surgical system that is proven safe and effective. Dermosonic sessions are on-going, generating a profitable return for your business.

This dual modality system combines Non-Invasive Subdermal Therapy (NIST) and ultrasound. Ultrasound is used to warm the underlying layers of tissue, preparing them for the NIST function. NIST creates a gentle vacuum suction to mobilize tissue and temporarily improve local circulation. Sessions can be adjusted for each client and last an average 50 minutes. An initial package of sessions is suggested with additional, monthly maintenance visits needed to prolong the effects.

Sessions are comfortable for both client and technician. For the client, Dermosonic provides an experience comparable to a massage. Dermosonic does not utilize vigorous suction or rolling which can lead to painful bruising. Dermosonic sessions do not require clients to wear a body stocking. Technicians appreciate Dermosonic’s ease of use.

Dermosonic

Dermosonic is a patented technology to temporarily, yet effectively reduce the appearance of cellulite, temporarily increase local circulation and relieve minor muscle aches and pains while relaxing muscle spasms. Dermosonic is a comprehensive, non-invasive, non-surgical system that is proven safe and effective. Dermosonic sessions are on-going, generating a profitable return for your business.

This dual modality system combines Non-Invasive Subdermal Therapy (NIST) and ultrasound. Ultrasound is used to warm the underlying layers of tissue, preparing them for the NIST function. NIST creates a gentle vacuum suction to mobilize tissue and temporarily improve local circulation. Sessions can be adjusted for each client and last an average 50 minutes. An initial package of sessions is suggested with additional, monthly maintenance visits needed to prolong the effects.

Sessions are comfortable for both client and technician. For the client, Dermosonic provides an experience comparable to a massage. Dermosonic does not utilize vigorous suction or rolling which can lead to painful bruising. Dermosonic sessions do not require clients to wear a body stocking. Technicians appreciate Dermosonic’s ease of use.

What is it?

Cellulite is the lumpy substance resembling cottage cheese that is commonly found on the thighs, stomach, and butt. Cellulite is actually a fancy name for collections of fat that push against the connective tissue beneath a person's skin, which causes the surface of the skin to dimple or pucker and look lumpy.

You can check to see if you have cellulite by pinching the skin around your upper thigh. If it looks a bit lumpy, you probably have it. And if you do have cellulite, you're definitely not alone: Most girls and women - and some men - have cellulite.
Several factors influence whether a person has cellulite and how much they have. Your genes, your gender, the amount of fat on your body, your age, and the thickness of your skin are all associated with the amount of cellulite you have or how visible it is.

Whatever the cause of cellulite, it's important to know that there aren't any miracle products, treatments, or medicines that can make it go away. For example, some fancy salon treatments that promise to get rid of cellulite simply cause your skin to puff up through deep massaging, temporarily reducing the appearance of cellulite.

Treatments like liposuction (surgery to remove fat) and mesotherapy (injection of drugs into cellulite) are either expensive or may produce only temporary improvement. Many doctors even warn that liposuction is not an effective treatment for cellulite because liposuction is designed to remove deep fat instead of cellulite, which is close to the skin.
If you have cellulite, chances are you won't like it. It's important to remember, though, that almost everyone wishes that something about their body was a bit different. This is particularly true for teens whose bodies are going through all sorts of changes caused by puberty.

If you decide that you want to try to reduce the amount of cellulite you have, the best thing to do is to decrease excess body fat. If you and your doctor think that you are overweight, eat fewer calories and exercise more. Experts agree that an exercise routine that combines aerobic exercise with strength training is the best weapon against cellulite. In the meantime, if you want to conceal your cellulite, try using a self-tanning product. Cellulite tends to be a little bit less noticeable on darker skin.

Burn it, cream it, suction it!

While there’s no cure for cellulite, here are some ways to improve its appearance.Shrink it. If you take in fewer calories than you burn, you’ll create a calorie deficit and therefore lose weight and -- with a little luck -- cellulite. Avoid extreme dieting, though, which zaps precious muscle instead of fat. The American Dietetic Association recommends gradual weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds each week.
Burn it. Regular exercise reduces body fat -- including cellulite. A combination of strength training and aerobic exercise helps create a foundation of smooth muscle for your fat to rest on, reducing the chances of dreaded dimpling.
Cream it. Products containing active ingredients such as antioxidants and vasodilators shrink fat cells and loosen the fibrous bands between them, allowing the cells to spread sideways instead of bulging out. Cellulite creams don’t work for everyone, however, and there’s no research comparing the various products on the market. If you don’t see improvement after six to eight weeks, try a different cream, or talk to your dermatologist.
Suction it. Liposuction uses a small vacuum to suck fat from under the skin. This procedure may make cellulite less noticeable, but it won’t permanently eliminate it.-- Julianne Hill