Cellulite Center - Brentwood, NY
Brentwood Dermatologist Doctors for CelluliteType 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 Brentwood * Pamela J Basuk MD  Charles C Kwak MD PLLC  New York Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Manhattan Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery  New York Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  New York Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  New York Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Neil L Bellet MD  Dermatology Group PC  Dermatology Group PC  Dermatology Group PC  Dermatology Group PC  Dermatology Group PC  MSKCC Dermatology  MSKCC Dermatology  MSKCC Dermatology  Long Island Skin Cancer & Dermatologic Surgery PC  Long Island Skin Cancer & Dermatologic Surgery PC  Long Island Skin Cancer & Dermatologic Surgery PC  Long Island Skin Cancer & Dermatologic Surgery PC  Commack Dermatology  Commack Dermatology  Advanced Dermatology PC  Advanced Dermatology PC  Advanced Dermatology PC  Morton B Weinberg MD  Ronny Herskovits MD  Marina I Peredo MD PC  Dermedx Dermatology PC  Advanced Dermatology PC  Advanced Dermatology PC  Bernard S Potter MD  Marvin Watsky DO  Jack P Tom MD  Advanced Dermatology PC  Elyse S Rafal MD FAAD  Amy W Steinberg MD  Winston Dermatology Associates PC  Winston Dermatology Associates PC  Long Island Medical & Cosmetic Dermatology  Eric J Fryer MD & Jennifer Fryer MD  Eric J Fryer MD & Jennifer Fryer MD  Stony Brook Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates of Huntington PC  Dermatology Associates of Huntington PC  Stony Brook Dermatology Associates  Stony Brook Dermatology Associates  Stony Brook Dermatology Associates  Stony Brook Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates of Huntington PC  Stony Brook Dermatology Associates  Roger J Koreen MD  Phyllis J Smith MD  Martin P Sherman MD PC  Richard L Miller MD  Mindy R Berstein MD  Lawrence M Wells MD  Plaza Dermatology  Plaza Dermatology  Glaser Dermatology & Laser  Dermatology Laser & Plastic Surgery LLP  Dermatology Laser & Plastic Surgery LLP  Center for Aesthetic Dermatology  Center for Aesthetic Dermatology  Center for Aesthetic Dermatology  Dermatology Laser & Plastic Surgery LLP  Drs Orbuch Brand & Associates  Drs Orbuch Brand & Associates  Drs Orbuch Brand & Associates  Drs Garofalo Kaufman Lou & Miller  Drs Orbuch Brand & Associates  Massapequa Dermatology / Dr. David B. Kessler  Accurate Dermatology PLLC  Belaray Dermatology  Belaray Dermatology  Howard J Corwin MD  Island Dermatology  Peter L Reisfeld MD  Medical Aesthetics of Woodbury  Dermatology Center Of Long Island  Paul I Shneiderman MD  Queens-Long Island Medical Group PC  Jules S Abadi MD  Carolyn Ragan MD  South Nassau Dermatology  South Nassau Dermatology  Lawrence Lieblich MD  Atlantic Dermatology  Atlantic Dermatologic Associates, LLP  Atlantic Dermatology  Atlantic Dermatologic Associates, LLP  Lashinsky & Wininger MDs PC  Merrick Dermatology  Lashinsky & Wininger MDs PC  Rhona S Susser MD  Comphrehensive Dermatology PC  Mid Island Dermatology  Mid Island Dermatology  Garden City Dermatology  Garden City Dermatology Brentwood, New YorkUpcoming Local Events2012-05-29
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CelluliteWhat 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 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
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