Confronting Cellulite and Stretch Marks: Scientific Advances and Treatments

The video explores the prevalence and causes of cellulite and stretch marks, highlighting gender differences in cellulite formation. It introduces cryolipolysis, a treatment developed at Harvard for reducing cellulite by freezing fat cells, and intradermal radiofrequency, a technique to improve stretch marks by stimulating collagen production. Both treatments show promise but require further scientific evaluation. The video emphasizes the importance of a balanced diet and regular moisturizing to prevent these conditions.

What percentage of women are affected by cellulite compared to men?

• 80% of women and 5% of men

• 70% of women and 15% of men

• 60% of women and 20% of men

• 50% of women and 10% of men

What is the primary reason cellulite is more common in women than in men?

• Men have more muscle mass

• Women's fat cell partitions are vertical

• Women have more fat cells overall

• Men's fat cell partitions are horizontal

What is the main principle behind cryolipolysis?

• Injecting chemicals to dissolve fat

• Heating fat cells to destroy them

• Freezing fat cells to destroy them

• Using ultrasound to break down fat

What is the expected reduction in localized fat after cryolipolysis treatment?

• 40-50%

• 10-20%

• 30-40%

• 20-30%

What causes stretch marks to form during pregnancy or adolescence?

• Loss of skin elasticity

• Rapid stretching of the skin

• Increase in skin thickness

• Decrease in collagen production

What role do elastic fibers play in the skin?

• They protect against UV rays

• They provide color to the skin

• They help the skin stretch and return to shape

• They produce collagen

How does intradermal radiofrequency aim to improve stretch marks?

• By removing the top layer of skin

• By stimulating new collagen production

• By injecting fillers into the skin

• By using laser to burn the marks