Cellulite

Cellulite is fat that collects in pockets just below the surface of the skin. It forms around the hips, thighs, and buttocks. Cellulite deposits cause the skin to look dimpled.

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Cellulite may be more visible than fat deeper in the body. Everyone has layers of fat under the skin so even thin people can have cellulite. Collagen fibers that connect fat to the skin may stretch, break down, or pull tight. This allows fat cells to bulge out.

Your genes may play a part in whether or not you have cellulite. Other factors may include:

·       Your diet

·       How your body burns energy

·       Hormone changes

·       Dehydration.

No existing treatments, including weight loss, exercise, massages, wraps, creams, supplements, or surgery, have yet been shown to get rid of cellulite. Liposuction is not recommended for cellulite, and may even make it look worse. New treatments such as laser are being developed for cellulite.

Many people seek treatment for cellulite because they are bothered by how it looks. The problem is not harmful to your health, however. Most health care providers consider cellulite a normal condition for many women and some men.

Tips for avoiding cellulite include:

·       Eating a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and fiber

·       Staying hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids

·       Exercising regularly to keep muscles toned and bones strong

·       Maintaining a healthy weight (no yo-yo dieting)

·       Not smoking

Source https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002033.htm