Cellulite Removal Question :
I have a friend who is extremely skinny. She’s 5.2″ and weights 97 lbs but she has cellulite on the backs of her upper thighs and stretch amrks on her buttocks and the backs of her knee. I don’t get it. I’m 5.5″ and I weight 120lb and we both don’t work out and I don’t have cellulite or stretch amrks. I don’t understand. I thought only people who gained alot of weight rapidly got stretmarks like in pregnancies. She’s too skinny, and she hates her legs. What could she do? Her mother who doesn’t know she has this problem bought her a bunch of short shoerts and she wants to wear them, but she wants to get rid of the cellulite and stretch marks. What can she do?
I have a friend who is extremely skinny. She’s 5.2″ and weights 97 lbs but she has cellulite on the backs of her upper thighs and stretch amrks on her buttocks and the backs of her knee. I don’t get it. I’m 5.5″ and I weight 120lb and we both don’t work out and I don’t have cellulite or stretch amrks. I don’t understand. I thought only people who gained alot of weight rapidly got stretmarks like in pregnancies. She’s too skinny, and she hates her legs. What could she do? Her mother who doesn’t know she has this problem bought her a bunch of short shoerts and she wants to wear them, but she wants to get rid of the cellulite and stretch marks. What can she do?
btw, she does not have fatty foods or any red meats in her diets. she only eats vegatables, fruits, pastas and white meat.
sorry for all the typos.
My friend has been skinny throughout all of her life, and I know this because we’ve been next-door neighbors since we were 2.
11 responses so far ↓
1 sam. // Dec 28, 2008 at 3:38 pm
maybe she needs a hamburger.
2 the_901_diva // Dec 29, 2008 at 4:35 am
Most likey you have developed before it was time. So either you were small and got big or were big and got small.
the most natural way to get rid of that is buy some Vitamin E and rub it on like lotion. For cellulite. Sorry. Dont Know.
3 Ana Makes Art. // Dec 30, 2008 at 3:55 pm
Stretch marks are caused by the body changing before the skin can adapt. This can be by gaining muscle or weight, but in this case it seems this means she went through puberty quickly. Meaning that she got her womanly shape while having pretty tight skin, so it stretched. The remedy is moisturizing with things like Vitamin E or Cocoa Butter.
Cellulite is how the fat organizes itself under the skin. It has nothing to do with how much fat there is (though all girls have a little). The issue is redistributing the fat. Tell her to massage the area every day for a while, and moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. By keeping the skin hydrated, this will make the skin tighter and hide the cottage cheesy look!
Its not because she’s fat, and not necessarily because she was fat in the past. I have a friend who is like a stick but her ******* grew so quickly that she wont wear lower cut shirts because of the stretch marks.
4 Jewel // Jan 2, 2009 at 12:47 pm
She once was overweight and has not yet worked off the excess fat.
Suggest you both exercise.
5 courtney // Jan 4, 2009 at 4:30 pm
getting fat and loosing weight like getting pregnate
6 Sabrina // Jan 7, 2009 at 5:00 am
My daughter has the same problem. She gets really upset about it, but what can you do? There is no way to get rid of them once they start…..
7 Bats // Jan 7, 2009 at 7:54 pm
Stretch marks are a normal part of puberty for most girls and guys. When a person grows or gains weight really quickly (like during puberty), that person may get fine lines on the body called stretch marks. Stretch marks happen when the skin is pulled by rapid growth or stretching. Although the skin is usually fairly elastic, when it’s overstretched, the normal production of collagen (the major protein that makes up the connective tissue in your skin) is disrupted. As a result, scars called stretch marks may form.
If you’re noticing stretch marks on your body, you’re not alone. Most girls and women have stretch marks, which tend to show up on the breasts, thighs, hips, and ****. Many women get them during pregnancy. And while they’re more common in girls, guys can get stretch marks, too.
People who are obese often have stretch marks. Bodybuilders are prone to getting stretch marks because of the rapid body changes that bodybuilding can produce. Stretch marks also may occur if a person uses steroid-containing skin creams or ointments (such as hydrocortisone) for more than a few weeks, or has to take high doses of oral corticosteroids for months or longer.
At first, stretch marks may show up as reddish or purplish lines that may appear indented and have a different texture from the surrounding skin. Fortunately, stretch marks often turn lighter and almost disappear over time. But the fact that stretch marks usually fade and become less noticeable over time can be little consolation if you plan to spend most of your summer in a bathing suit.
Cellulite is a kind of fat tissue in the subcutaneous layer of the skin that contains constricting bands of connective tissue. This connective tissue, which varies in thickness and is laced with fat cells, is held in place by a network of fibers that protects our body, cushioning our muscles and organs; it is surrounded by a liquid that both nourishes it and provides it with an effective waste system. When all is working well in the system, waste products are removed and smooth curves result; when fats, fluids and toxins are trapped deep in the skin (below the epidural layer), however, the connective tissue thickens and hardens, giving a dimpling effect. As we mature, the layer of skin thins, resulting in the rippled appearance of cellulite.
What is the difference between cellulite and fat? Though everyone has a smooth layer of fat, individual amounts depend on weight, lifestyle and genetics. This fat layer is an insulator for the body and cushions the organs, muscles and nerves. Cellulite, on the other hand, is lumpy and provides no padding whatsoever. It only occurs in certain areas of the body: the thighs, buttocks, abdomen and *******. When men get cellulite, it tends to be on the neck and abdomen.
Cellulite is not necessarily a factor of body weight. You don’t have to be heavy to have cellulite. Though diet and lifestyle affect cellulite formation, a large part of cellulite is comprised of toxins and fat that build up in the body, and can affect women of any size, weight and body structure.
8 Gaspode // Jan 8, 2009 at 10:36 am
Cellulite is caused by a lousey diet. Sounds like her diet is not right for her.
I’m a guy and I developed stretch marks in my arms an arm pits when doing weight training in my 20’s. Any sort of stretching can give them to you.
9 Kristi // Jan 8, 2009 at 9:16 pm
The reason you can see cellulite is because the skin in women is much thinner than that of men. In addition, women tend to deposit fat closer to the surface, while men frequently deposit it under muscle. (This is why those men with huge stomachs can flex and it feels solid instead of jiggly, it gives them the false impression that they are “all muscle”). As a woman, if she has ANY amount of fat (which we all do, because our bodies need to store it for energy) then you will see cellulite. Unfortunately, the thinner the skin, the more visible it is
10 Chris B // Jan 11, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Sweetie…Stretch marks only appear for one reason. Either she was heavier at one time and lost weight very rapidly or she maintained that heavier weight for a long time creating the stretch marks to begin with. Skin can only stretch so much before it ‘gives.’
Cellulite is a different story. You say she doesn’t work out but if she has the tendency toward cellulite she needs to start replacing that fatty tissue with muscle.
Skin types vary and you’ve been lucky thus far. One thing you can do though is work out with her. It will help to ensure you never get cellulite and give your body an overall toned look that will serve you well in the years to come.
11 melissa g // Jan 12, 2009 at 5:53 pm
As far as the stretch marks go it can be cause from a rapid growth spurt (not just being fat). Weight Lifters get them from fast muscle growth, they are more than likely a fact of life for her. Some people seem to be immune from them I think heredity plays a part in that. I know I got stretch marks on my ******* growing up due to rapid growth I went from AA nothing to a DD cup in about 5 months. It was too fast for my skin to catch up.
As far as her cellulite its where her body decides to place the fat stores. Where we want to admit the female body is designed for one reason only and that is to reproduce and carry a baby. Are bodies are forever preparing to carry a baby. So our bodies become very efficient in storing fat so that we can have give birth to a healthy baby. That is why women have such a hard time losing weight our bodies are continually “fighting” us since it could be come pregnant at anytime.
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