Do you have uneven, lumpy skin on your hips, thighs, or buttocks? This may be a sign of cellulite. Cellulite occurs when the skin overlying certain areas of fat is pulled downward to the deeper tissues by connective tissue bands. This creates an uneven surface.

Cellulite is commonly found on:

• hips

• thighs

• abdomen

• buttocks

• breasts

Cellulite affects women more than men due to the different fat, muscle, and connective tissue distribution.

Cellulite is caused by a buildup of fat underneath the skin. Some women are more predisposed to it than others. The amount of cellulite you have and how noticeable it is can be based on your genes, body fat percentage, and age. The thickness of your skin also affects the appearance of cellulite. People of all body types and weights can get cellulite.

The distribution of fat in women is more visible than in men. The collagen fibers between the skin and muscle separate the underlying fat into multiple pockets. Cellulite can become more visible as you age and your skin becomes thinner and loses elasticity. This exposes the rippled connective tissues underneath.

Cellulite may be caused by:

• hormones

• poor diet

• an unhealthy lifestyle

• accumulated toxins 

• genetics 

• weight gain

• inactivity

• pregnancy