Orange peel, cottage cheese – if you’re in the 80-90% of women who have cellulite, you know exactly what it looks like. Commonly found on the thighs, stomach, buttocks and upper arms, some men can have it, too. If not directly visible, a little pinch of your skin in these areas can tell you if you have cellulite.

While you may not like the look of lumpy, dimpled skin, cellulite is harmless. Doctors aren’t sure of the exact cause of cellulite, but they do know it involves fat that pushes between the connective tissue beneath the skin, making the surface of the skin pucker and look lumpy.

Gender, genetics and aging can influence whether you have cellulite.

“While you can’t control these factors and prevent cellulite, there may be a few lifestyle changes you can make to help reduce the look of cellulite,” says Dr. Pamela Portschy, who specializes in plastic surgery and cosmetics at Aurora Health Care.

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