Cellulite commonly known as the accumulation of fat in certain areas of the body into fat nodules of fat, water and toxins. Other names for this entity are: gynecoid Lipodystrophy syndrome Orange Leather, Leather in “Mattress.”

Between 85% and 98% of women after puberty have some degree of cellulite, being more frequent in some races than others. There seems to be a hormonal component in its development in men is rare to find cellulite, their presence is given in those with androgen deficiency, hypogonadism, castration and patients receiving estrogen to combat prostate cancer.

There are varying degrees of cellulite, soft cellulite, cellulite hard and the best known is the sclera cellulite (orange peel). Table of cellulite is the result of altered circulation of the fat layer (hypodermis): the fatty tissue grows and side walls thicken dimpling, hence are important physical exercises like running, to strengthen muscles buttocks and thighs.

While there is no sign of malignant disease, for aesthetic reasons is something that worries some people. The cosmetics industry claims to offer remedies to eliminate cellulite, but there is no supplement that has proven effective in making it disappear. Liposuction, which is the removal of fat under the skin, is not effective for cellulite reduction. Mesotherapy is another therapeutic technique that can help control cellulite. The cellulite treatment combines diet with exercise and outdoor life.