When there is an increase in fat cells in the body, these cells start to press up against the skin—wires for connections that are difficult to access and take a long time to draw down. The outcome of this is an uneven surface, also known as dimpling, which is what most people understand to be cellulite. Cellulite is a skin condition found on the thighs, hips, buttocks, and belly and manifests as lumpy, dimpled flesh. Cellulite is not harmful and is relatively prevalent. Cellulite can be produced by various factors, including heredity and weight gain, which can contribute to its appearance.