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Cellulite

Definition

Cellulite refers to deposits of body fat, especially on the buttocks, legs, and thighs

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Fat Layer in Skin	Muscle Cells vs. Fat Cells
Cellulite

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Information

Except for surgery, there is not a lot that can be done to get rid of cellulite once it sets in. However, exercise and weight control can go a long way to prevent the problem and keep it from getting worse. See liposuction for details on surgical removal of body fat.

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Review Date : 4/17/2003
Reviewed By : Michael Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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