There
are many misconceptions about cellulite, its causes and treatments. Here are a
few facts on cellulite:
Fact:
Cellulite is not just fat.
Cellulite
is malformed, trapped fat located in the first subcutaneous layer. Unlike regular
fat, cellulite is highly resistant to exercise and dietings. This is because cellulite
fat is trapped in a mesh-like fibrous connective tissue.
Fact:
Cellulite is not a condition dependant on how much you weigh.
Thin
people are not immune to cellulite. It can even almost anyone, even those who
exercise regularly.
Fact:
Cellulite can affect people of any age.
In
most people, the appearance of cellulite worsens with age. This does not mean,
however, that younger people do not get cellulite. Indeed, cellulite often starts
to develop at a young age. Left untreated, this condition worsens in appearance
as the person ages.
Fact:
Cellulite can appear in many different locations.
While
most forms of cellulite occurs on the thighs and buttocks, in some people, it
also occurs on the upper arm, the back of the neck, and stomach.