The term "cellulite" is used to describe the dimpled and puckered appearance of skin. It is also called the orange peel syndrome or phenomenon because its lumpy, dimpled look resembles the texture of an orange peel. Some of the other names it is known by are cottage cheese phenomenon, hail damage and mattress phenomenon. This skin condition is caused by an excess accumulation of fatty deposits and fluids below the subcutaneous layer. It mostly develops on the buttocks and the thighs as these body areas have high concentrations of fat deposits. Cellulite is more predominant in women than men. It is on account of the differences in the manner of fat, muscle and connective tissue arrangement under the skin. More...
No comments :
Post a Comment