Physiophatology of gynoid lipodystrophy

Gynoid Lipodystrophy Treatment and Other Advances on Laser-Assisted Liposuction

Longitudinal evaluation of manual lymphatic drainage for the treatment of gynoid lipodystrophy*

BACKGROUND The gynoidlypodystrophy, known as cellulitis or cellulite, refers to a condition that gives the skin an undulating and uneven appearance, affecting 80-90% of women after puberty. OBJECTIVES to investigate the efficacy and safety of manual lymphatic drainage for cellulite management. METHODS this was an open, prospective, intervention study including 20 women aged from 20 to 40 ye...

Correlation between Lumbar Lordosis Angle and Degree of Gynoid Lipodystrophy (Cellulite) in Asymptomatic Women

INTRODUCTION Gynoid lipodystrophy (cellulite) has been cited as a common dermatological alteration. It occurs mainly in adult women and tends to gather around the thighs and buttocks. Its presence and severity have been related to many factors, including biotype, age, sex, circulatory changes, and, as some authors have suggested, mechanical alterations such as lumbar hyperlordosis. OBJECTIVE ...

Generalized Lipodystrophy.

Novel Forms of Lipodystrophy

L ipodystrophies are a heterogeneous group of conditions in which individuals never develop or progressively lose adipose tissue in parts or all of their bodies (1,2) (Table 1). In this commentary, we will make the case that 1) defining lipodystrophy is a work in progress; 2) not all forms of lipodystrophy are very rare; 3) lipodystrophy and obesity can occur simultaneously and their metabolic ...