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Skin Aging and Cellulite in Women

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Abstract

Skin aging is characterized by cumulative molecular and morphological changes that trigger clinical alterations with significant health and aesthetic implications. Disorganization of the original connective tissue architecture in the dermis and subcutaneous compartments is a hallmark of aging and potentially contributes to the appearance of different skin disorders. Cellulite is a distressing condition that originates from changes in the biomechanical and density properties of the cutaneous connective tissue, which affect the skin surface topography. The limited studies that have directly addressed the relationship between cellulite development and skin aging indicate they are potentially correlated. Cellulite tends to worsen with age, and laxity is one of the major skin aggravating factors that may be considered in the efficient diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of this condition.

Keywords

  • Skin
  • Aging
  • Cellulite
  • Connective tissue
  • Fibers
  • Collagen
  • Elastin
  • Laxity
  • Flaccidity
  • Loose skin

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  1. R&D Department, Grupo Boticário, Rua Alfredo Pinto, 83065-150, São José dos Pinhais, PR, Brazil

    Márcio Lorencini

  2. Department of Dermatology, Brazilian Center for Studies in Dermatology, 90570-040, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil

    Doris Hexsel

  3. Brazilian Center for Studies in Dermatology, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil

    Fernanda Camozzato

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    Kenneth W. Miller

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Lorencini, M., Camozzato, F., Hexsel, D. (2015). Skin Aging and Cellulite in Women. In: Farage, M., Miller, K., Maibach, H. (eds) Textbook of Aging Skin. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-27814-3_160-1

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