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Lipoplasty to remove fat cells and appearance
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Liposuction to Treat CelluliteWhat is Cellulite?Cellulite is a "skin-defect" characterized by an 'orange peel' or puckering effect. It is typically found on outer or posterior thighs and buttocks. Women and men of all ages suffer from cellulite, although it is much more prevalent in women. Cellulite affects thin women and obese women. Causes and Cure For CelluliteNo precise cause of cellulite has been identified, although some experts say it's due to a skin layer malfunction in an area of localized excess fat aggravated by hormones, and no known cure for cellulite, although evidence indicates that women who take vigorous lower body exercise (eg. ballet dancers) rarely if ever suffer from cellulite. Can Liposuction Remove Cellulite?Liposculpture - like tumescent liposuction - may remove the localized subcutaneous fat which contributes to cellulite in a particular area of the body. Fat cells suctioned out by lipoplasty do not return. However, the cellulite may return, so lipoplasty is not a permanent cure. Whether dermatologists or cosmetic surgeons will develop a new liposuction technique to eliminate cellulite remains an open question. See also: Mesotherapy for Cellulite Gastric Bypass Bariatric Information |