Cellulite and estrogen, a high risk marriage. Because the first is greatly dependent on the second. It is for this reason that women are more sensitive to it in times of great hormonal upheaval:adolescence, the pregnancy, the menopause. “In your fifties, the possible weight gain associated with hormonal changes worsens cellulite, especially if there is venolymphatic insufficiency and a sedentary lifestyle. Cellulite areas can appear on the abdomen and arms,” observes Dr. Catherine Serfaty-Lacrosnière, nutrition expert.
Here are the parades:
Focus on food
“Reduce salt and increase protein to strengthen the dermis,” advises the specialist.
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Play sports
It helps fight against overweight and builds muscle. On the program: swimming, cycling, etc.
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Consult a phlebologist
He may prescribe medications that improve circulation and drainage: Endotelon®, Esberiven Fort®, Ginkor fort®, Daflon®, Hydracure®, Exputyl®.
Using caffeine creams
They do not work miracles but improve the quality of the skin. And since they require you to take care of yourself, they are also a good motivation to take care of your plate, and to move: Percutaféine gel®, Ecla-Cell duo®, Body-Slim®, Elancyl®, etc.
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Try lymphatic drainage
It consists of deep and circular massages, associated with pumping maneuvers (pressure / release) on the path of the lymphatic vessels and nodes.
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Try endermology
Cellu M6 or palpate rolling: in about ten sessions, we obtain a disinfiltration effect of fibrous areas and a decrease in volume. Ditto with radiofrequency (alternation of bi- and unipolar currents) and UltraShape® (ultrasonic remodeling). Lipocryolysis is the most recently proposed technique to fight against localized and rebellious cellulite areas.
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