It's the lumpy appearance of skin caused when fat presses up against the vertical connective tissue that surrounds fat cells in areas like thighs, hips and buttocks. This creates a bulging, dimpled effect on your skin. Dermatologists believe that poor circulation, (which is primarily genetic) can make these bumps worse: "When blood flow slows, collagen separates, allowing fat to come up to the surface of the skin, creating an orange-peel effect," says Dr. Howard Murad, author of The Cellulite Solution.
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