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• Hormones – Hormonal changes at different stages of life such as puberty, and menopause can fluctuate oestrogen levels, resulting in various types of cellulite. Pregnancy-related hormones can also develop cellulite. Thyroid hormones, insulin, noradrenaline, and prolactin are also responsible for the development of cellulite.
• Age – As you grow old, your skin becomes thinner, loses elasticity, and becomes more prone to sagging and muscle mass reduces. Physically inactive people can lose more than 3% to 5% of muscle mass every 10 years after the age of 30. Hence, fat in the body and cellulite start appearing and develop faster as it becomes more visible.
• Genes – Yes, cellulite can be hereditary – so if your mother or grandmother had cellulite, you will likely have a high chance of getting it. However, if there is a lack of cellulite in your family history, it doesn’t mean that you won’t have it as there are several factors that lead to cellulite.
• Diet – Refined carbs, processed foods, unhealthy fat, too much salt, and less fiber can all encourage the formation of cellulite. A healthy balanced diet with enough amino acids and protein can help with collagen production, hence reducing the appearance of cellulite.
• Lifestyle – A sedentary or inactive lifestyle, like sitting or standing for a long time, smoking, and even wearing tight clothes that hinder blood circulation can contribute to the appearance of cellulite. However, even fit, and active people suffer from cellulite and so do non-smokers.

Knowing about the different types of cellulite is essential to find the most effective treatment. Here are the three different types of cellulite:

1. Flaccid cellulite – Also known as soft cellulite, flaccid cellulite is associated with sagging skin and is often found on body areas such as arms, stomach, hips, buttocks, and legs. It is not painful when touched and is more visible when you are lying down rather than standing. Flaccid cellulite is caused due to weight gain or lack of tone and hence, a rigorous diet and exercise routine can help improve its appearance.
2. Compact cellulite – Compact or hard cellulite is termed the “orange peel syndrome”. This type of cellulite can affect all people, including slim and toned people, and is characterized by depressions and blemishes on the thighs, glutes, and hips that can feel hard and painful when touched. Compact cellulite is difficult to treat but some non-invasive procedures like (treatments to be mentioned) can help you get rid of compact cellulite.
3. Edematous cellulite – Edematous cellulite, also known as poor circulation cellulite, is the least common form of cellulite that results from poor blood circulation caused by fluid retention. This cellulite can be very challenging to treat and may feel painful when touched. Most often it affects the lower legs and can alter their shape, but edematous cellulite can also affect the thighs and knees. Improving blood circulation, reducing fluid retention, lymphatic drainage, and manual massage technique can be beneficial to reduce edematous cellulite.

Cellulite is graded into four different categories from mild to severe:

Grade 0
In Grade 0 there may be changes in the structure of the dermis beneath the skin which is not visible to the naked eye and the skin appears smooth.
Grade 1
In Grade 1, the skin appears pale and is less elastic. There might not be visible bumps and dimples, but when the skin is pinched, an orange peel effect appears.
Grade 2
In Grade 2, lumps and bumps start becoming visible, especially when you stand but disappear when you lie down.
Grade 3
Grade 3 is the most severe grade of cellulite in which the dimples are visible every time and the area can be hard and painful.