What is Cellulite?

The dimples, bumps and bulges that characterize cellulite are often found on the thighs, hips and buttocks, and can even be found on the arms and calves. The presence of cellulite has nothing to do with being overweight. Even thin women, including models and actresses, have cellulite. That's because cellulite is caused by a variety of factors - and virtually none of them have to do with fat.

Cellulite is caused when the bands of connective tissue around fat cells are stretched beyond their capacity. These bands, called septae, harden at this stretched point, holding the skin at a non-flexible level. When the tissue surrounding the septae continues to expand with water or weight gain, the weight cannot be evenly distributed, as the skin is already stretched beyond its capacity. This results in the lumpy appearance of cellulite.

To put it more specifically, cellulite is literally caused by a combination of poor circulation, poor digestion, water retention, toxins, free radicals and/or poor diet. When you wear stockings, sit in a chair for long periods at a time or even cross your legs, you are inhibiting circulation. This forces toxins, fat and water weight to stick around - unevenly filling the space between the muscles and skin and causing cellulite to form.

Thus, the same things that cause the septae to stretch in the first place are the very things that come to fill in empty spaces that the stretched septae have left behind, creating the classic "cottage cheese" appearance.

To get rid of cellulite, you have to target the causes while also dealing with the effects of cellulite. RevitaShape treats cellulite by metabolizing trapped fat, while increasing circulation and aiding in fluid drainage. In this way, RevitaShape offers a complete solution for cellulite - treating cellulite by diminishing stored fat, while keeping new cellulite from forming. Try RevitaShape today and discover a whole new you!