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Q: What are fibrous septi?
Q: What is lipolysis?
Q: Does drinking water reduce cellulite?
Q: Do cellulite creams work?
Q: What is Liposonix?
Q: What causes cellulite?
Q: Why do women get cellulite more than men?
Q: I read online about warnings for Mesotherapy. Is it safe?
 
Q: What are fibrous septi?
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Brian D.  Zelickson
M.D.
Edina, MN
The fibrous septae are honeycomb-like series of fat-storing compartments formed by collagen which are thought to be involved in the appearance of cellulite.
 
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Q: What is lipolysis?
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Melanie  Grossman
M.D.
Manhattan, NY
Lipolysis is the chemical breakdown of fat in our bodies.
 
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Q: Does drinking water reduce cellulite?
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Brian D.  Zelickson
M.D.
Edina, MN

I am not aware of any research that indicates it does. For more on this and other cellulite myths and treatment information, see my cellulite treatment section.
 
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Q: Do cellulite creams work?
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Brian D.  Zelickson
M.D.
Edina, MN

I have not seen any appreciable improvement in cellulite from topical creams.
 
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Q: What is Liposonix?
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Roy G.  Geronemus
M.D.
New York, NY

Liposonix is an ultrasound technology recently acquired by Medicis. See Liposonix for more.
 
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Q: What causes cellulite?
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Eric F.  Bernstein
M.D.
Ardmore, PA

We simply are not sure what causes cellulite, which makes it more difficult to treat. We believe hormones may play a part. See What is cellulite for more information on cellulite.
 
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Q: Why do women get cellulite more than men?
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Eric F.  Bernstein
M.D.
Ardmore, PA
It is thought that this may be due to hormonal differences.
 
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Q: I read online about warnings for Mesotherapy. Is it safe?
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Lori  Brightman
M.D.
New York, NY

The FDA and several physician organizations have issued warnings about Mesotherapy, that is correct. To learn about this procedure and its risks, see Mesotherapy.
 
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