Cellulite is fat deposits that appear under the surface of the skin. It can give the area a dimpled and cottage cheese-looking appearance. To check for cellulite, a person can pinch her skin and look for any lumps. Cellulite is more common in teenage girls than in teenage boys. Cellulite in teens is mainly caused by a genetic predisposition.
Causes
Besides genetics and gender, there are other reasons that a teen can develop cellulite. The way that the teen eats and how much she weighs can also affect whether she develops cellulite. Fad diets that lead to quick weight loss and weight gain is another factor that leads to cellulite during the teenage years. The thickness of your skin is another consideration for teenage cellulite.
Features
In teens, cellulite most commonly appears on the butt, hips, stomach and thighs. These are common areas that the body stores fat in teenagers. Even if you are thin, you can still have cellulite in various areas of the body.
Prevention/Solution
One of the best methods to treat cellulite during the teenage years is a healthy low-fat diet and exercise routine. If you are overweight, reduce the number of calories that you consume each day. Eating 500 fewer calories on a daily basis can help you lose approximately one pound per week. Include 30 to 60 minutes daily of aerobic exercise and strength training to tone the body and reduce the appearance of cellulite.
Considerations
You should not rely on commercial treatments that claim to cure teenage cellulite. There is no evidence that these treatments are effective and many are very costly. Some examples are over-the-counter anti-cellulite creams, body wraps and fat dissolving pills. However, you can use sunless tanning products to hide the appearance of cellulite.
Warning
Avoid liposuction if you want to combat cellulite as a teen. Most plastic surgeons will not recommend liposuction if you are a teen and wish to get rid of cellulite. Liposuction involves the surgical removal of fat from the body. Liposuction may not even work on the cellulite since the procedure is meant to remove fat further below the surface of the skin.
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