Apparently, even some Victoria’s Secret models have cellulite. (But then again, who knows if this is Photoshopped anyway? )
With swimsuit season under way, cellulite treatments fly off the shelves. One dermatological procedure that is popular is Lipomassage by Endermologie. According to Dr. Leslie Baumann‘s textbook Cosmetic Dermatology, Endermologie entails the use of a handheld machine that “kneads” areas of a patient that are covered in a nylon stocking (usually buttocks, hips, stomach, thighs) for 35 to 45...
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