Cellulite develops when fat deposits located underneath the surface of the skin push against neighboring connective tissues. This causes the skin in the affected area to appear lumpy or dimpled. Cellulite can give the skin a texture similar to that of an orange peel. Mild cellulite is generally visible only when the affected area is pinched or compressed. However, severe cellulite creates peaks and valleys on the skin's surface. Patients with lighter skin tones often experience worse cellulite than those with darker skin tones. Many doctors consider cellulite normal.

     First stage : This stage is the most harmless, since it is almost invisible to the eye. At this stage there is no "orange peel", but individual changes can still be noted. This is mainly a deterioration in the elasticity of the skin, especially in the buttocks and thighs. If you make a skin fold in these places, then all the signs of cellulite will become noticeable. As one of the symptoms is an increase in the volume of the buttocks and thighs. Due to metabolic disorders that occur in the subcutaneous adipose tissue, swelling of these areas is observed, and this causes their increase.

      Second stage :  This stage is characterized by the formation of a seal on the skin, which is easily palpable and visible to the naked eye. The composition of these seals includes grease seals and liquid. Due to fluid pressure in such places, lymph outflow and blood flow worsen. As a result, the skin does not receive the nutrition it needs, which leads to its sagging. Sometimes there is a loss of sensitivity due to compression of the nerve endings.

    Third stage : For this stage, more noticeable signs are obvious. We are talking about the so-called. "orange peel", which is already visible to the naked eye, even in the absence of a fold. There is not only a deterioration in blood flow and infringement of nerve endings, but also muscle damage. They become rougher, lose their elasticity, which causes the loss of their ability to contract.

    Fourth stage : In this case, we are talking about a serious disease. At this stage, significant tissue damage is observed. The skin in the affected area becomes like a sponge. In fact, it is dotted with a huge number of depressions and tubercles, and in some places it even swells. Due to poor blood supply, the skin becomes bluish. At the same time, it remains cold and hard to the touch.