> What is cellulite?
> Is cellulite water retention?
> What is “orange peel skin”?
> Is it possible to have cellulite despite being slim?
> Does going on a diet eliminate cellulite?
> Why does cellulite often increase during pregnancy?
> Why may cellulite appear with age despite a healthy diet and the practise of sports?
> Why does cellulite affect women and not men?
> Do exercise and a healthy diet counteract cellulite?
> What is the most effective treatment against cellulite?
> Why is it important to have a healthy lifestyle?
> Can liposuction reduce cellulite?
> How long does an Endermologie® session last?
> Can men also benefit from Endermologie®?

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What is cellulite?
A hypertrophy of adipose cells impairs circulation. The cell chambers become deformed and they pull on their anchorage points, thus causing the characteristic “dimpled” appearance associated to cellulite. The Cellu M6® device restores the blood circulation and reduces any constriction on the adipose cells.
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Is cellulite water retention?
Not only. Water retention is one aspect of cellulite which actually consists in a blockage of fat and toxins, as well as water, in the hypodermis (the deep part of the skin, under the dermis, that is rich in adipose tissues).
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What is “orange peel skin”?
It is the outwards manifestation of what happens below the surface: the connective tissues are deformed and pull on their anchorage points, thus causing the “dimpled” appearance of the skin.
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Is it possible to have cellulite despite being slim?
Yes, because cellulite is rooted in hormonal and circulatory causes (it affects 9 women out of 10).
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Does going on a diet eliminate cellulite?
Even with weight loss, cellulite persists because it is blocked in the hypodermis.
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Why does cellulite often increase during pregnancy?
Because of the associated hormonal changes and circulatory problems, all of the risk factors leading to cellulite develop during pregnancy.
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Why may cellulite appear with age despite a healthy diet and the practise of sports?
With age, the skin loses its firmness; the partitioning of the hypodermis becomes more visible, thus creating a “dimpled” appearance. This occurs, however, despite a lack of increase in fat and water retention.
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Why does cellulite affect women and not men?
Cellulite only affects women because it is directly related to feminine hormonal fluctuations. Men, for their part, differ in terms of hormones and hypodermal structure. They store less hypodermal fat and have higher metabolic rates.
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Do exercise and a healthy diet counteract cellulite?
Exercise and a healthy diet enable to tone the muscles and to loose weight by their action on parallel fat. However, the combined action of these good practices does not affect the superficial fat of the hypodermis which is responsible for the appearance of cellulite.
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What is the most effective treatment against cellulite?
The results produced by Endermologie® have been established by several scientific studies and publications throughout the world. Endermologie® is also the only treatment recognised by sanitary control organisations in the US and in Europe.
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Why is it important to have a healthy lifestyle?
It is unquestionable that bad eating habits and a sedentary lifestyle aggravate cellulite. Consequently, it is recommended to undergo Endermologie® treatments all the while adopting a healthy diet and engaging in regular physical exercise.
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Can liposuction reduce cellulite?
Liposuction targets steatomeric and parallel fat, thus enabling to reshape the body. Unfortunately, it does not target cellulite because that would produce undesirable results for the skin's appearance. It is important to note however that Endermologie® is strongly recommended before and after surgery for better results.
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How long does an Endermologie® session last?
Sessions usually last 35 minutes. It is recommended to have two per week. For best results, a series to 15 to 18 sessions is recommended. After the initial treatment period, monthly maintenance sessions will ensure durable results.
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Can men also benefit from Endermologie®?
Men do not develop cellulite, but they can benefit from Endermologie® treatments to reshape and trim their figure (to treat clusters of fat around the belly, love-handles, etc.). Endermologie® is also recommended against tissular aging. See our Web site for a page dedicated to Endermologie® for men.
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