Cellulite is fat that collects in pockets just below the surface of the skin. It forms around the hips, thighs, and buttocks. Cellulite deposits cause the skin to look dimpled. It is most common in women – between 80 and 90 percent of women may experience it at some point in their lives. Cellulite is not harmful to your health. Most health care providers consider cellulite a normal condition for many women and some men.
The exact cause of cellulite is unknown, but it appears to result from an interaction between the connective tissue in the dermatological layer that lies below the surface of the skin, and the layer of fat that is just below it.
