Cellulite is fat that is deposited in pockets just below the surface of the skin. It occurs around the hips, thighs, and buttocks. Because it is very close to the surface of the skin, cellulite leads to a dimpled appearance.
Cellulite may be more visible than fat deeper in the body. Even thin people can have cellulite, because we all have layers of fat just below the surface of the skin. Collagen fibers that connect fat to the skin may stretch, break down, or pull tight,...
Read moreReader's Question: I've heard that tanning can get rid of cellulite. Is this true? If not, how do I get rid of it? Sue's Response:... Read more »
Reader's Question: I've heard that tanning can get rid of cellulite. Is this true? If not, how do I get rid of it? Sue's Response:... Read more »
I have some visible stretch marks on my thighs and hips and I really want to get rid of them. Will stretch mark creams work? The term... Read more »
I have some visible stretch marks on my thighs and hips and I really want to get rid of them. Will stretch mark creams work? The term... Read more »
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Everyone who goes into surgery for a total knee replacement (TKR) knows the leg is weak from pain and disuse. When and how does muscle strength come... Read more »
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A small number of patients develop thigh pain after a total hip replacement (THR). Doctors at the University of Miami School of Medicine did this... Read more »
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Total knee replacement (TKR) surgery can do wonders for an arthritic or damaged knee. But TKR is hard on the muscles around the knee. Surgery and the... Read more »
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An "enigma" is something that's hard to understand, something puzzling. Thigh pain after a surgery for a new hip joint is one of such puzzle. This... Read more »
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When a patient's symptoms last longer than expected, doctors take notice. Most muscular or soft tissue injuries heal within six to eight weeks. If... Read more »