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Home: Diseases & Conditions: Cellulite: Facts
Cellulite: Facts
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Facts About Cellulite
- Cellulite affects only women. Men are not affected by cellulite.
- Cellulite fat is same as the fat present all over the body.
- Cellulite is not caused due to over-weight. Any woman can get cellulite.
- The fat distribution below the skin gets disturbed in cellulite.
- Cellulite is mainly a problem of aging and hormones. Young women do not get cellulite.
- Cellulite is also called orange peel syndrome because of its appearance.
- A massage known as Endermologie (a deep mechanical massage) treats cellulite temporarily. The results of this massage last only for few days.
- Some anti-cellulite cosmetics claim to treat cellulite.
Please consult your doctor before trying out any treatment for cellulite.
Article created on: August 15, 2006
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