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Augusta Dermatologist Doctors for Cellulite

Type of Physician: Dermatologist

What is a Dermatologist?

A certification by the Board of Dermatology; practitioners treat pediatric and adult patients with disorders of the skin, mouth, hair and nails as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. They also have expertise in the care of normal skin, the prevention of skin diseases and cancers, and in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars.

Specialty: Dermatology

Common Name: Skin Doctor

Dermatologist Doctors in Augusta *

Medical College of Georgia Dermatology
Loretta S Davis
1447 Harper St
RM BP-5101
Augusta, GA 30912
(706) 721-6228

Medical College of Georgia Dermatology
Marshall Guill
1447 Harper St
RM BP-5101
Augusta, GA 30912
(706) 721-6228

Medical College of Georgia Dermatology
Jack L Lesher
1447 Harper St
RM BP-5101
Augusta, GA 30912
(706) 721-6228

Medical College of Georgia Dermatology
Daniel J Sheehan
1447 Harper St
RM BP-5101
Augusta, GA 30912
(706) 721-6228

Augusta Dermatology
Karen Parviainen
820 St Sebastian Way
STE 6C
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 722-4280

Augusta Dermatology
Peter Yount
820 St Sebastian Way
STE 6C
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 722-4280

Augusta Dermatology
Avis Yount
820 St Sebastian Way
STE 6C
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 722-4280

Central Dermatology
John R Reeves
2060 Central Ave
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 738-4442

Central Dermatology
Barry L Thompson
2060 Central Ave
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 738-4442

Anne M Loebl MD
Anne M Loebl
3614 J Dewey Gray Cir
STE B
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 447-3930

Pierce Dermatology
Larry H Pierce
1267 Interstate Pkwy
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 863-3831

Augusta Allergy & Dermatology
James K Aton
4485 Columbia Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 855-1520

Evans Dermatology
Frances T Florentino
902 Ponder Place Ct
FL 1
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 922-3376

Evans Dermatology
Adeline J Johnson
902 Ponder Place Ct
FL 1
Evans, GA 30809
(706) 922-3376

Statesboro Dermatology
Arthur D Klein
1161 Saralyn Ln
STE A
Statesboro, GA 30459
(912) 489-3700

MCG Medical Associates Lake Oconee Village
Jack Lasher
2011 Westend Dr
Greensboro, GA 30642
(706) 453-9803

Georgia Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center LLC
Syed O Ali
230 N Jefferson St
Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 453-8484

Georgia Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center LLC
Claud A Boyd
230 N Jefferson St
Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 453-8484

Georgia Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center LLC
John Broyles
230 N Jefferson St
Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 453-8484

Vickie M Brown MD
Vickie M Brown
840 W Thomas St
Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 453-2700

Vidalia Dermatology
Lewis R Collins
1013 E 1st St
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 538-7702

Augusta, Georgia

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Cellulite

What is cellulite?

The term cellulite refers to the dimpled appearance of the skin that some people have on their hips, thighs, and buttocks. This appearance is much more common in women than in men because of differences in the way fat, muscle, and connective tissue are distributed in men and women's skin. The lumpiness of cellulite is caused by fat deposits that push and distort the connective tissues beneath skin, leading to the characteristic changes in appearance of the skin.

Cellulite is not related to the condition known as cellulitis, which is a spreading bacterial infection of the skin and tissues beneath the skin.

What causes cellulite?

The dimpled appearance of cellulite can be considered to be a normal variant -- one way that many perfectly normal human beings look. Heredity, skin thickness, gender, the amount and distribution of body fat, and age can all influence the extent to which cellulite is present or visible. While cellulite is more common in women than men, men can also be affected. Cellulite occurs in people of all races living all around the globe. Although female hormones may play a role in contributing to this pattern of fat distribution, cellulite is not treatable by hormone therapy.

What are the supposed "treatments" for cellulite?

Most people dislike the appearance of cellulite and prefer to have skin as smooth as they possibly can. Therefore, much has been written about cellulite, and many treatments have been promoted, ranging from dietary changes to cellulite creams and mechanical treatments. Some of these therapies include

  1. Methylxanthines: Methylxanthines are a group of chemicals that include aminophylline, caffeine, and theophyilline. These chemicals are present in many cellulite creams and are promoted as treatments for cellulite because of their known ability to break down fat stores. However, skin c...

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Nearby Augusta Hospitals *

Walton Rehabilitation Health System
1355 Independence Dr
Augusta, GA 30901
(706)724-7746

University Health Care System
1350 Walton Way
Augusta, GA 30901
(706)722-9011

Medical College of Georgia Medical Center
1120 15th St
Augusta, GA 30912
(706)721-0211

Trinity Hospitals of Augusta
2260 Wrightsboro Rd
Augusta, GA 30904
(706)481-7000

Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center
One Freedom Way
Augusta, GA 30904
(706)733-0188

East Central Regional Hospital Augusta Campus
3405 Mike Padgett Hwy
Augusta, GA 30906
(706)790-2011

Doctors Hospital
3651 Wheeler Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706)651-3232

East Central Regional Hospital Gracewood Campus
100 Myrtle Blvd
Gracewood, GA 30812
(706)790-2011

Aiken Regional Medical Center
302 University Pkwy
Aiken, SC 29801
(803)641-5000

Edgefield County Hospital
300 Ridge Medical Plaza
Edgefield, SC 29824
(803)637-3174

Burke Medical Center
351 Liberty St
Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706)554-4435

McDuffie Regional Medical Center
521 Hill St SW
Thomson, GA 30824
(706)595-1411

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