Over 80% of the adult female population suffers from the appearance
of cellulite in the skin. This dimpled, bumpy or pillowed appearance
of the skin is due to an irregularity in the distribution of fat
in the area and is commonly found on the thighs, buttocks and abdomen.
Cellulite appears early in life and tends to increase through the
years.
Cellulite Myths:
Cellulite can not be eliminated by exercise and diet
Diet
and exercise affect the deep fat but fail to reach the superficial
tissue of the skin
Weight and fat be may be reduced but cellulite
remains
Even women who exercise regularly and follow low fat,
nutritious diets may still have cellulite
Cellulite Facts:
80% of women have cellulite
20% think they do
Stages of Cellulite
No cellulite: the skin on the thighs, buttocks, and
stomach are smooth while standing or laying
Slight dimpling
of the surface of the skin: pinch test is positive
Dimpling and
skin depressions: skin is smooth while lying down but shows “orange
peel” look
when standing.
Dimpling and severe depressions: “orange peel” look
when both standing and lying down.
Over 80% of the adult female population suffers from the appearance
of cellulite in the skin. This dimpled, bumpy or pillowed appearance
of the skin is due to an irregularity in the distribution of fat
in the area and is commonly found on the thighs, buttocks and abdomen.
Cellulite appears early in life and tends to increase through the
years.
