India, June 30 -- If you've ever felt self-conscious about the lumpy or dimpled appearance of your thighs, you're far from alone. Cellulite affects the vast majority of women at some point in their lives, yet it's often treated as something that needs to be hidden or "fixed." But what if that perception was shaped more by beauty standards than biology? Understanding what cellulite really is - and how it came to be labelled a flaw - may help you see your body in a more compassionate light and embrace it for what it is: completely normal.

Dr Kunal Sood, an anaesthesiologist and interventional pain medicine physician, is explaining the science behind the lumpy, dimpled skin commonly seen on the thighs, stomach, and buttocks. In an Instagram...