Cellulite is a prevalent skin condition that affects both women and men, with women being more prone to its appearance. The lumpy, dimpled skin texture often surfaces on the thighs, hips, buttocks, and abdomen, causing self-consciousness and embarrassment. No amount of healthy diet and exercise can reduce cellulite, causing endless frustration for many of our patients.
Understanding Cellulite: Causes and Challenges
Cellulite’s exact cause varies, but the cottage cheese effect results from the intricate interaction between connective tissues and the layer of fat beneath the skin. Despite its common occurrence, cellulite often induces feelings of embarrassment and frustration.
- In women, the vertical arrangement of fat cells and connective tissues allows fat cells to protrude into the skin layer, leading to the characteristic lumpy appearance.
- Men, with a crisscross arrangement of these layers, experience less visible cellulite.
