Dear Alice, My sister has cellulite, especially in her legs.
Connective tissue extends from the skin to the muscle below.
Regardless of whether or not it is deemed unsightly and abnormal, cellulite is normal for many adult women, and some men. The dimpling effect is less obvious in people who have thicker skin, like men and some women. The thickness of skin is determined by our genes. Skin tends to become thinner with age, and we cannot do anything to change it. Another factor which influences who will show more cellulite is where the body tends to store fat.