Such changes in fat cells are characteristic of representatives of both sexes. Therefore, those who wonder: can men have cellulite, you know, the answer is unequivocal: maybe even what! Although, it should be noted that men are still much less likely to this phenomenon because the genetically fatty layer in them is thinner than in women, and the skin, as a rule, on the contrary, is thicker. Therefore, the external signs of male cellulite are not so noticeable.
The main difference between female and male cellulite is the different zones of localization of swollen fat cells. Women are problematic with regard to cellulite are the hip and gluteal region. In men, cellulite affects mainly the abdominal region. And it looks like they do not like "orange peel", but as a large fatty cushion around the waist, in the people it is also called "beer belly" or "lifebuoy".
Another reason why we do not often hear about male cellulite is that the stronger sex is not so attentive and scrupulous to its appearance. And if a woman noticed unpleasant irregularities on her body, then, as a rule, she immediately starts to struggle with these shortcomings. A man, at times, does not even notice any changes in his body.
To all other things, many people think that cellulite is a purely aesthetic problem (well, you'll think, a fat on your stomach! But many men are even proud of their "labor corn"). And therefore they are not in a hurry to take any action to eliminate it. And if they do some steps, then only aimed at reducing external manifestations. However, in fact, the appearance of cellulite suggests that there is something wrong in the human body. And the root of the problem must always be sought.
Causes of male cellulite
The main reason why cellulite is formed on the body of a man is a sedentary and not active way of life. If you spend a lot of time sitting or in a static position, the blood begins to stagnate. This leads to the fact that the cells do not receive the oxygen they need, and they start to work less actively, while accumulating fat in themselves. If everything else with such a passive rhythm of life a man does not regularly engage in sports, cellulite can appear in him already at a fairly young age - in 30-35 years.
The second reason for the appearance of cellulite in men - constant stress. The body, regularly experiencing stressful conditions, begins to cope worse with loads, and this leads to a weakening of not only the immune system, but also to the disruption of metabolic mechanisms in the body, which directly contributes to changes in subcutaneous fatty tissue.
Another reason leading to cellulite is an incorrect and unbalanced diet. I do not run snacks, eating dry, too fatty, overcooked food, meager consumption of vegetables, fruits, coarse fiber, a little drunk liquid (less than 1.5 liters a day) - all this leads to dysfunction of the normal functioning of the digestive tract and the whole organism as a whole. As a result, subcutaneous fat cells begin to "clutter up" and cellulite is formed. In addition, it is worth remembering that unhealthy and uncontrolled diet can lead not only to cellulite, but also to such a dangerous disease as obesity.
Sometimes the cause of the appearance of cellulite in men are hormonal disorders. In normal body work, the male hormone - testosterone, is produced in sufficient quantity and promotes the splitting of excess fat. With hormonal changes in the production of testosterone decreases and fat begins to accumulate, including in the subcutaneous layer. If the problem is in hormones, then this is a serious reason, requiring careful examination and the appointment of appropriate treatment with hormonal drugs.
The last factor of male cellulite is too tight and restricting the movement of clothes, as well as incorrect posture. As a result, there is a violation of normal circulation and cellulite is formed.
How to treat cellulite in men
Sport
To get rid of cellulite for men is much easier than for ladies. The fact is that in their body there is a large amount of natural fat burner - the hormone testosterone. It helps to reduce the fatty layer, provided that the man will regularly engage in physical activity. The main emphasis in the exercises is to do on the area of the press (where cellulite likes to localize in men). Many men have enough to exercise just a couple of times a week to forget what fatty deposits and cellulite are.
Cosmetical tools
In addition to physical exertion, cosmetic anti-cellulite products can be used that will have a warming effect and help improve the blood supply to the body tissues. These funds include special creams, algal wraps, massage.
Surgical methods of getting rid of cellulite
If a man's cellulite has taken on a neglected form (the fat fold has grown to such an extent that it "envelops" internal organs, which threatens with serious health consequences), then perhaps the only reliable method will be to resort to surgical intervention. It is relatively safe and painless.
Let's consider the basic methods of getting rid of cellulite surgically:
- Liposuction. Fat deposits are "sucked" from the body with a vacuum machine through small holes in the problem area. However, if there is a lot of adipose tissue, you will have to resort to surgery several times, since with liposuction in one session you can pump only 3-5 liters of fat. But the effect after such a procedure is very stable - the fat cells in the intervention zone no longer grow. Liposuction has a number of contraindications: diabetes mellitus, poor blood coagulability, mental disorders, acute infectious diseases.
- Electrolipolysis - a method of eliminating cellulite fat tissue due to the impact of electric current pulses, which is carried out through the skin, using electrodes attached to the body. This method of hardware exposure is considered one of the most effective (after liposuction) procedures in the treatment of cellulite. When the impulse current is activated, metabolic processes are activated, the fat tissue is accelerated, lymph drainage occurs, the cell permeability is improved, and the fat is released more quickly from the cells.
- Lipoplening - treatment of fat cells by ultrasound and their subsequent elimination from the body by natural means for several weeks. The main advantage of this method is that the re-emergence of cellulite after this procedure is unlikely.