Cellulite the lumpy and dimpled skin that typically appears on the hips buttocks or legs affects almost 90 of women most women who have lost or gained weight or had children have stretch marks caused by fast over stretching and tearing of the skin39s connective tissues the physiological impacts of these conditions can include low self esteem avoidance of certain activities embarrassment and stress through efforts to cover up both depending on the specific type of cellulite or s