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Cellulite is a common condition appearing in over 90% of women
after puberty, affecting the areas of hips, thighs, buttocks,
tummies and backs of the arms. It is the fat deposits under
the skin that outwardly give the skin a dimpled or orange-peel
like appearance. It is more common in overweight people.
Factors such as hormones, pregnancy, and aging contribute to
the weakening of the collagen fibers and formation of
cellulite under the skin.
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good supply of nutrients and oxygen in the blood supply keeps
the fatty tissue well nourished, and a good drainage system by
the veins and the lymph vessels constantly removes waste
products. Normal fatty tissue is smooth, well nourished and
free from toxins and excess fluid.
Certain factors can affect the blood supply to and drainage
from the fatty tissues, making them devoid of oxygen and
nutrients and allowing the build-up of toxins and fluid. This
develops the cellulite areas of fatty tissue interspersed with
tethering fibers and thick fluid, familiar to most of us as
the lumpy, bumpy areas on the legs, thighs tummies and
buttocks.
Cellulite is most often seen in women because the fat is
arranged in large chambers separated by columns of collagen
fibers. It is also seen in men but less often. Women tend to
store fat on their lower halves of their body’s such as the
hips, thighs, buttocks and backs of the arms. Women are also
more prone to poor circulation and fluid retention.
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