Introduction; Cellulite - A Typically Feminine Problem; The Natural Mattress-Like Structure Of Women's Skin; Fluid Retention - Philips HP5233/01 User Manual

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Introduction

The Cellesse Vitesse is the latest product in the Philips Cellesse range.
Clinical tests show that the deep, pleasant massage by its improved
massage system can help you reduce or prevent unattractive cellulite
more effectively than ever before. More importantly, with this new
product the treatment time for each leg has been reduced by 50%.
This booklet explains what causes cellulite and describes how the
Cellesse Vitesse can help you solve this typically feminine problem.
Important: Before you start using the appliance, please take the time to
read this booklet thoroughly (especially the section headed 'Read
carefully before using Cellesse Vitesse').

Cellulite - a typically feminine problem.

Cellulite is the name given to bumpy, pitted skin that arises when lumpy
fat deposits situated just under the skin become visible. Because of its
appearance, it's often called "orange peel skin".
Cellulite only affects certain parts of the body, particularly the hips,
thighs and buttocks.
Cellulite is the result of two things: the mattress-like structure of
women's skin and the tendency to retain fluid in the body.
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The natural mattress-like structure of women's skin

Men and women have different skin structures.Women's skin naturally
has a mattress-like structure. Fat is deposited in 'pockets' that stand at
right angles to the surface, giving a structure that resembles a mattress
with springs.This mattress-like structure becomes clearly visible when
the skin is squeezed. In men's skin, by contrast, fat is deposited in
'pockets' that tend to run horizontally under the skin. As a result of
their skin structure, all women run the risk of developing cellulite.
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Fluid retention

In most cases, the mattress-like structure becomes visible as a result of
excess fluid in the fat layer.Women tend to retain more fluid than men,
especially in their legs. Excess fluid may accumulate around the fat cells
and cause the cellulite layer to swell. If this fluid retention is allowed to
continue for months or even years, the fat deposits may thicken and
harden. Eventually they'll become hard lumps which can be seen on the
surface of the skin even when it's not squeezed.
When it reaches an advanced stage, cellulite may be painful when the
skin is squeezed or touched. At that point, cellulite is more difficult to
reverse. At earlier stages, however, its effects can be considerably
reduced.