If your thighs, stomach, or buttocks have dimples and look bumpy then you most likely have cellulite. Although the main cause of the condition is still unknown, cellulite means there is a disruption in the normal structure of the skin and fat layers. In other words, cellulite develops as a result of fat tissue displacement in the dermal layers. When fibrous bands (the connective tissue between skin and muscles) become abnormally tight or contracted, they pull down the skin while causing an upward push of the fat tissue. These structural changes lead to the irregular texture. Aging, bad habits, an imbalanced diet, and obesity make cellulite more visible.