If you’re a woman, then you’ll understand me when I say that cellulite is one of the great equalisers.

No matter your weight or size, once you pass that 20-year-mark you’ll notice at some point that your once smooth, taut skin is starting to look a little…well… dimply.

While that’s not exactly great news, at least you aren’t alone, because more than 80% of women are affected by cellulite and stubborn resistant fat.

Fortunately, there is plenty you can do to work on that. First, though, knowledge is power, so here are the facts:

• Before puberty, most women don’t have cellulite. This unwanted ‘orange peel’ look is something that develops over time and has everything to do with how the structure of our skin changes as we age.
• When we gain weight our fat cells expand and push upwards towards the skin’s surface. At the same time, the fibrous cords that connect your skin to your muscle (with the fat sandwiched in between) act like netting that holds the fat down, creating a dimpled-looking surface.
• Men typically don’t get cellulite because their skin is thicker, which means that the fat cells aren’t as obvious.
• Things that can worsen the look of cellulite? Poor circulation and lymphatic drainage, not enough exercise, a sedentary lifestyle and a diet too high in fatty and starchy foods without enough fibre.

Because so many women want to be rid of their cellulite, a lot of products have hit the market claiming to do just that. The problem is that most of them don’t work.

Don’t despair just yet though, because Body Renewal has developed an array of fat, cellulite and tightening solutions.

Each one makes use of several cellulite and skin tightening solutions and their doctors will be able to help you choose the one that can suit the severity of your cellulite, as well as your budget.

For example, if your cellulite situation is a mild one, you’d get results from their Basic solution. This includes a multipolar radiofrequency treatment like VelaShape that can shrink the size of your fat cells while boosting collagen to help tighten lax skin.

Stubborn cellulite, however, will require something more intensive, and nothing is more focused than their Ultimate solution. It includes circulation-boosting carboxytherapy and cryolipo fat freezing, as well as I-Lipo Ultra laser to target resistant fat.

These are just a few of the incredible treatments available to you at Body Renewal. Visit their site to check out the full list, or make an appointment with one of their doctors to find the cellulite-busting treatment that works best for you.

We live in an age where, with a little help, cellulite no longer has to be a problem.