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These 4 Myths About Cellulite Need to Be Smoothed Out
In this video, learn the truth about four common cellulite rumors.
Written by Brittany Doohan | Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD
Updated on January 30, 2024As soon as you crack open a tabloid magazine, you see pictures of celebrities at the beach below a headline that reads, “OMG, X has cellulite!” How shameful, how gross, the messaging implies. So naturally, you may be inclined to rush to nearest drugstore or the first plastic surgery website that pops up on Google, and search for a quick fix to rid of any sign of “cottage cheese” from your thighs.
Well, the cellulite stigma stops here. In this video, learn four common misconceptions about cellulite causes and treatments.
References
Luebberding, S., et al. (2015). Cellulite: an evidence-based review. American Journal of Clinical Dermatology.
MedlinePlus. (2022). Cellulite.
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