Cellulite: Does Liposuction Work?

There are many myths about cellulite. Women have used erroneous "facts" to try to rid their body of cellulite and avoid getting it, but, unfortunately, it often ends up on their back sides anyway. It is important to separate the myths from the facts. That is the only way to fully understand cellulite.

Myth 1: Soda pop causes cellulite (yes, this was an early and nearly believable idea). Theorists thought cellulite could be created when the sodium found in sodas caused fat cells to swell. That myth is false. Cellulite is made up of fat cells, but they are deformed cells trapped in the connective tissue that is just beneath the skin.

Myth 2: Only people over the age of 40 get cellulite. Although cellulite may be easier to spot on older skin because it is thinner, a person of any age can have it.

Myth 3: You only get cellulite on the buttocks and thighs. These areas of the body are more prone to having cellulite, but it can also be found on one's stomach, neck, and arms.

Myth 4: Only overweight people have cellulite. Finding out that this myth is untrue can shatter the self esteem of people who do not have excess weight. Even thin people can get cellulite since all of us have fat cells.

Myth 5: You can get rid of cellulite by dieting and exercising. Due to the make up of cellulite, this is also false. Other fat in the body can be burned by the increase in metabolism a person gets through dieting and exercise. But cellulite is not affected by the metabolic process since it is trapped in the connective tissues.

These are the five most common myths about cellulite. Companies have used this false information to sell products promising to cure or even prevent cellulite. Dealing with cellulite is easier once you know the facts from the myths.