What is Orange Peel?

Orange peel is the colloquial term for cellulite. Just like an orange peel, the skin of people with cellulite appears a little bulky and wavy. To help you visualize, just change the color of the orange’s peel into the same color of your skin. That is the exact reason cellulites are also called orange peel.

Orange peel, or cellulites, refers to the slight and little depression found on the skin due to excessive fat tissues. You can usually find them on the abdomen, lower limbs, or somewhere near the pelvic bone. People who have excessive fats often get orange peels after puberty.

Researchers still don’t know what causes orange peel, but they are trying their best to discover it. In fact they, have formulated some theories about cellulites being linked to hormones like levels, Genetics, and heavy cigarette smoking. Those who wear tight underwear are also said to have a greater chance of causing cellulite buildup because the fabric interferes with normal blood flow.

Orange peel has three stages, simply named Grade 1, 2, and 3. At Grade 1, cellulites are almost unnoticeable and only through microscopic examination of cells can cellulite be identified. At Grade 2, the skin becomes more pale reduces its elasticity. At Grade 3, cellulite finally appears on the skin. There is visible roughness just like what you imagined through the orange peel. Liposuction west palm beach helps in reducing these cellulites at this stage.    

Prevention of orange peel is includes the same practices you should take to have a healthy body. If you don’t want your skin to look like an orange peel, exercise regularly and eat healthy foods like fruits and vegetables. Wellington dermatology experts also recommend these to their liposuction patients to help their body recover fast.