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Cellulite is the expression coined by the cosmetic industry to describe pockets of fat that are pushed against the skin leading to the “cottage cheese” dimpling look. Many people can become a victim of cellulite, but it is most common in women. Common affected areas are the thighs, buttocks and stomach areas.   What is Cellulite? Although there is some correlation between people affected with cellulite and their body fat, cellulite can also occur in leaner people.  So what is cellulite and why does it occur? Skin is composed of three different layers – the epidermis, dermis and fat layer.  The epidermis is the thin, outer layer of skin that protects your body.  The next layer is the dermis which is a thick layer of fibrous and elastic tissue. This gives your skin flexibility and strength.  The final layer is the fat layer, also known as the subcutaneous layer. Fat is contained in living cells, called fat cells, that is held together by strands of fibrous tissue, called septae. As wate