Men and women have different skin structures.
Women's skin naturally has a mattress-like
structure. Fat is deposited in 'pockets' that stand
at right angles to the surface, giving a structure
that resembles a mattress with springs.This
mattress-like structure becomes clearly visible
when the skin is squeezed.As a result of their skin
structure, all women run the risk of developing
cellulite.
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◗ Fluid retention
In most cases, the mattress-like structure
becomes visible as a result of excess fluid in the
fat layer.Women tend to retain more fluid than
men, especially in their legs. Excess fluid may
accumulate around the fat cells and cause the
cellulite layer to swell. If this fluid retention is
allowed to continue for months or even years, the
fat deposits may thicken and harden. Eventually
they'll become hard lumps which can be seen on
the surface of the skin even when it's not
squeezed.
When it reaches an advanced stage, cellulite may
be painful when the skin is squeezed or touched.
At that point, cellulite is more difficult to reverse.
At earlier stages, however, its effects can be
considerably reduced.
Cellulite - what can you do about it?
Once developed, cellulite won't disappear or
diminish on its own. On the contrary, it's likely to
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