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Cellulite or gynoid lipodystrophy (GLD) is the herniation of subcutaneous fat within fibrous connective tissue that manifests as skin dimpling and nodularity, often on the pelvic region (specifically the buttocks), lower limbs, and abdomen. [1] [2] Cellulite occurs in most postpubescent females. [3]
Lipedema is a condition that is almost exclusively found in women [3] and results in enlargement of both legs due to deposits of fat under the skin. [2] Women of any weight may be affected [2] [3] and the fat is resistant to traditional weight-loss methods. [4]
Fat removal procedures are used mostly in cosmetic surgery with the intention of removing unwanted adipose tissue. The procedure may be invasive, as with liposuction , [ 1 ] or noninvasive using laser therapy , radiofrequency , ultrasound or cold ( cryoablation or cryolipolysis) to reduce fat, sometimes in combination with injections.
[2] [5] Rare but more serious complications include paradoxical adipose hyperplasia (PAH), a reaction where fat in the treated area enlarges instead of reducing. [6] PAH occurs in a small percentage of cases, with rates reported between 0.12% and 1.0% depending on the study. [2] [7] Treatment options for PAH include surgical liposuction or ...
Striae, or "stretch marks", begin as reddish or purple lesions which can appear anywhere on the body, but are most likely to appear in places where larger amounts of fat are stored. The most common places are the abdomen (especially near the navel ), breasts, upper arms, underarms, back, thighs (both inner and outer), hips, and buttocks.
How to Do It: Lie face-up on the floor with your heels on the edge of your bed (a weight bench also works), legs bent at 90 degrees. Grab a weight plate—between 10 and 25 pounds should work for ...
Lipoatrophia semicircularis, also known as semicircular lipoatrophy, [1] is a medical condition in humans, commonly known as ribbed thighs. It consists of a semicircular zone of atrophy of the subcutaneous fatty tissue located mostly on the front of the thighs. Skin and underlying muscles remains intact.
After these classes, I usually work on my pullups, use the elliptical, or do a strength training circuit that works the chest, back, arms, abdominals, legs, and shoulders. In terms of volume, I ...