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Fluid retention
This natural skin structure may become visible even when the
skin is not squeezed. This bumpy appearance of the skin is called
"cellulite".
In most cases, the mattress-like structure becomes visible as a
result of excess fluid in the fat layer. Women tend to retain more
fluid than men, especially in their legs. Excess fluid may
accumulate around the fat cells and cause the cellulite layer to
swell. If this fluid retention is allowed to continue for months or
even years, the fat deposits may thicken and harden. Eventually
they'll become hard lumps which can be seen on the surface of
the skin even when it's not squeezed.
When it reaches an advanced stage, cellulite may be painful when
the skin is squeezed or touched. At that point, cellulite is more
difficult to reverse. At earlier stages, however, its effects can be
considerably reduced.
Do the Pinch Test
To find out if your skin is retaining fluid, pinch the skin of your
thigh gently between two fingers. Carefully pull the skin upwards
and try to 'detach' it from the underlying layers. If this hurts,
especially when you squeeze it, you may have detected the first
signs of fluid retention and the related swelling of the cellulite
layer.
Two simple tests to determine what stage of Cellulite
you have.
The Squeeze Test
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The Pinch Test