Anatomic update on the 3-dimensionality of the subdermal septum and its relevance for the pathophysiology of cellulite.
cellulite
connective tissue bands
deep fatty layer
superficial fascial system
superficial fatty layer
Journal
Journal of cosmetic dermatology
ISSN: 1473-2165
Titre abrégé: J Cosmet Dermatol
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101130964
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Aug 2022
Aug 2022
Historique:
revised:
05
05
2022
received:
05
05
2022
accepted:
11
05
2022
pubmed:
16
5
2022
medline:
10
8
2022
entrez:
15
5
2022
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Cellulite is an aesthetic condition affecting the appearance of skin in specific body regions. When reviewing past literature, a 2-D image of a subdermal septum was created most likely due to the applied cross-sectional investigative methodology. Despite practitioners being aware of the 3-D nature of the subdermal architecture, this is not reflected in the present scientific literature. The aim of this anatomic review is to summarize the past literature and to provide an update on the 3-dimensionality of a subdermal septum with a specific focus on the pathophysiology of cellulite. This review is based on the literature search performed in the PubMed database using the keywords: cellulite (n = 777), cellulite, AND pathophysiology (n = 53). The articles obtained were screened and those focusing on "cellulitis" or other non-cellulite-related topics were additionally excluded resulting in a total of n = 38 relevant articles which were evaluated for the purpose of this anatomic review. The skin is comprised of two fat layers (superficial and deep), separated by the superficial fascia. The dynamic 3-D interplay between retinacula cutis, fascia, and fat, with anatomic differences between men and women, highlights a complex anatomic construct with direct implications for the formation and treatment of cellulite. The 3-dimensionality of a subdermal septum provides important clinical clues to understanding the underlying mechanisms and pathogenesis of cellulite. The 3-D approach, in contrast to the past 2-D models, presents a robust foundation for understanding and developing future cellulite therapeutic strategies.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Cellulite is an aesthetic condition affecting the appearance of skin in specific body regions. When reviewing past literature, a 2-D image of a subdermal septum was created most likely due to the applied cross-sectional investigative methodology. Despite practitioners being aware of the 3-D nature of the subdermal architecture, this is not reflected in the present scientific literature. The aim of this anatomic review is to summarize the past literature and to provide an update on the 3-dimensionality of a subdermal septum with a specific focus on the pathophysiology of cellulite.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
METHODS
This review is based on the literature search performed in the PubMed database using the keywords: cellulite (n = 777), cellulite, AND pathophysiology (n = 53). The articles obtained were screened and those focusing on "cellulitis" or other non-cellulite-related topics were additionally excluded resulting in a total of n = 38 relevant articles which were evaluated for the purpose of this anatomic review.
RESULTS
RESULTS
The skin is comprised of two fat layers (superficial and deep), separated by the superficial fascia. The dynamic 3-D interplay between retinacula cutis, fascia, and fat, with anatomic differences between men and women, highlights a complex anatomic construct with direct implications for the formation and treatment of cellulite.
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSIONS
The 3-dimensionality of a subdermal septum provides important clinical clues to understanding the underlying mechanisms and pathogenesis of cellulite. The 3-D approach, in contrast to the past 2-D models, presents a robust foundation for understanding and developing future cellulite therapeutic strategies.
Types de publication
Journal Article
Review
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
3232-3239Subventions
Organisme : Revelle Aesthetics, Inc
Informations de copyright
© 2022 Wiley Periodicals LLC.
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