Early cellulite is characterized by dimpled-looking contour alterations on the skin’s outer layer and is usually present in approximately 85% to about 90% of women who are past puberty. It typically begins to appear between the ages of 25 to 35, when estrogen levels start to decrease, leading to decreased circulation and a decrease in receptors in blood vessels and thighs. That said, people of normal weight can get early cellulite, regardless of age or gender.