Fat cells inflate in the hypodermis, adhering to each other and pushing up to the epidermis.
Skin connective tissue gets weaker and loses elasticity. This causes a gradual stiffening, contraction, and shortening of the surrounding connective tissue, resulting in tight fibrous bands (septae) and the entrapment of the enlarged fat cells and the inward pull of the over laying skin.
Fluids containing toxins are not properly drained due to the damage to the lymphatic system and to the weakened skin connective tissue.
The eventual outcome will be the creation of a rough, uneven, dimpled, and cottage cheese appearance in the areas of thigh, buttocks, stomach and arms.