Stage 1

In this stage by squeezing your skin, you will be able to see the orange peel affect.

Stage 2

In this stage while you are standing, the surface of your skin does not appear as smooth. Your skin may appear slightly dimpled on certain small patches, most notably on the rear of your upper thighs. This is the earliest sign of cellulite development, but its progress can be interrupted at this stage if it is recognized and proper measures and taken.

Stage 3

In stage 3, the surface of the skin is dimpled in a lying or standing position. Stage 3 is very common after menopause and in obesity. Underneath the skin in stages 3, there is age-related degradation of collagen and elastin. Both stages are associated with increased deposition of fat.

Teenagers and Cellulite

Many of the habits that later contribute to the development of cellulite become firmly established during the teen years. Whether a girl learns to love or hate her body, at this time she can make a critical difference in the years to come.

Poor choices and bad combinations put a great deal of stress on the digestive system as well as on the endocrine glands. When young, we seem to be able to get away with anything. But this abuse leads to difficulties later on.

Cellulite very often starts in the teen years but does not really show because of naturally taut skin and good muscle tone. If women took better care of themselves in earlier life, there would be less figure problems that they would

have to face later in life.