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I have been told that cellulite is fat, so why doesn't it look or act like fat?
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Point of reference: That all depends on your point of reference. Cellulite is made up of fat cells interspersed with fibrous bands. It is the shape and density of those bands that makes cellulite look like it does and also explains why some people begin to get cellulite even if they're not overweight.
Answered 6/17/2015
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