UNDERSTANDING CELLULITE
Cellulite is a fairly common skin condition that results in lumpy, dimpled, “cottage cheese” or “orange peel” texture on the skin of the hips, abdomen, buttocks, and thighs. Cellulite is formed when fibrous septae connect the skin with the underlying muscle fascia. First, they tighten in various ways, pulling downwards on the skin. Then, they begin to break down, allowing for the layer of fat under the skin to expand upwards, resulting in the puckering or “cottage cheese” appearance on the skin. Women are more prone to developing cellulite than men, as they have thinner skin and higher body fat.