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Will Weight Loss Make Cellulite Worse?
asked 1 year ago by iloveplastic in ca
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
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I have cellulite on my thighs and I also need to lose 10 pounds to be fit, my concern is will weight loss actually make my cellulite worse than before? is there any reasearch that suggests losing weight will make cellulite worse?
3 answers to Will Weight Loss Make Cellulite Worse?
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Cellulite worse or better after weight loss
Many people note that their cellulite looks less visible after weight loss. As they gain weight, there is distension of the fatty tissue pushing upwards and the skin pulls on the fibers that vertically or diagonally hold the skin down to the underlying muscle creating a mattress-like button effect.
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Cellulite is due to intemittant thinning of the skin dermis leading to fat bulges
Cellulite is due to intemittant thinning of the skin dermis leading to fat bulges. It has very little to due with the weight of a person. Even very highly toned female atheletes have cellulite. Losing weight will reduce the amount of fat under the skin and usually make the skin look better.
William Coleman III, MD
Metairie Dermatologic Surgeon
Metairie Dermatologic Surgeon
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Weight loss and cellulite
While there is no research, clinically I would say that the appearance of cellulite might well be worse after weight loss. All you can do is lose the weight and see.
