How does cellulite occur?
How does cellulite occur?
Cellulite is caused and aggravated by genetics and hormones; connective tissue chambers trap fat cells and then bloat, which creates that dimpled appearance. Watch dermatologist Jeannette Graf, MD, explain what causes cellulite beneath the skin.
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