Scientific Bibliographical References

Scientific Bibliographical References:

1a – Braun-Falco, O & Scherwitz, C. So called cellulite. J Dermatol Surg Oncolo. 4:230 (1978)

1b – Nurnberger, F., & Muller, G. 1978. So-called cellulite: An invented disease. Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology, 4 (3), 221–29.

2 – Markman, B & Barton, FE. Anatomy of the subcutaneous tissues of the trunk and lower extremities. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 248 – 254 (Aug 1987)

3 – FDA warns about Lipodissolve product claims. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm206240.htm. Accessed Nov. 28, 2010.

4 – Khan MH, et al. Treatment of cellulite. Part I. Pathophysiology. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2010;62:361.

5 – Martini, MC et al. Effects of soy intake on sex hormone metabolism in pre-menopausal women. Nutr Cancer 43:133-139 (1999

6 – Khan MH, et al. Treatment of cellulite. Part II. Advances and controversies. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2010;62:373.

7 – Pierard, GE. Commentary on cellulite: skin mechanobiology and the waist-to-hip ratio. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2005 Sep;4(3):151-2

8 – Rossi, A.B.R., & Vergnanini, A.L. 2000. Cellulite: A review. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 14, 251–62.

9 – http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/07/27/banish-cellulite-in-20-minutes/

Excerpts from above feature on foxnews/health link:

[“To get rid of cellulite, you have to reduce the underlying fat stores and **replace lost muscle tissue.** You won’t find a cellulite cure in cosmetic products or procedures,” says Dr. Jeffrey Sklar, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Columbia University in New York City. Dr. Sklar adds; “the more muscle tone you have, the less of a problem it will be.”]

[“With the right exercise plan, you can reduce cellulite and make your lower body look smoother and firmer,” says Prevention advisor, Dr. Wayne L. Westcott, PhD. “When we put 16 women ages 26 to 66 on a program for 8 weeks, all of them reported less cellulite in their lower body. And 70 percent of them reported a lot less.”

…On average, the women lost just over 3 lb of fat (which isn’t much at all), However, they added 2.5 lb of muscle, and shed almost 1 1/2 inches from their hips. Overall, the women shrank the lumpy fat layer on their thighs by 1.3 millimeters and increased smooth muscle tissue in the same area by 1.8 mm. It doesn’t sound like much, but it definitely made their legs look smoother and firmer, which is what they really wanted.]