Getting Rid of Cellulite – Can It Be Done?

Cellulite has been estimated to affect 85-98% of all post-pubertal females. It is essentially fat pressed up against the connective tissue on the underside of your skin.

According to the Mayo Clinic:

“Cellulite is caused by fibrous connective cords that tether the skin to the underlying muscle, with the fat lying between. As the fat cells accumulate, they push up against the skin, while the long, tough cords are pulling down. This creates an uneven surface or dimpling.”

There are no special pills, potions, or exercises that will eliminate cellulite. Research has shown that treatments that do exist are simply ineffective or the results are very temporary and not worthwhile.

To date, the best known way to reduce cellulite is to lose fat such that there isn’t a much pushing up under the skin. However, I should be clear that this is not a guaranteed “cure”, but simply a way to minimize the appearance.

If you have cellulite, just know that you’re not alone. But don’t go wasting your money on miracle fixes because they simply don’t exist.