Cellulite is a skin alteration often described as an ‘‘orange peel’’ or ‘‘dimpling’’ appearance on the thighs, buttocks and sometimes lower abdomen of otherwise healthy individuals. Although some men may get it, 90-98% of cellulite cases occur in women.

Cellulite is not a symptom of obesity. Cellulite can occur in someone who is thin, normal weight and underweight, meaning it has no correlation to body fat percentage but rather the structure of the fat. And while some treatments and lifestyle changes can make it less noticeable, you can’t really get rid of it.

To better understand what cellulite is, here’s a link to a reference sheet.