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Cellulite Center - Elkhart, IN

Elkhart 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 Elkhart *

South Bend Clinic Ironwood
Cynthia E Mayfield
2102 E Inwood Rd
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 299-2400

South Bend Clinic Ironwood
Todd W Rozycki
2102 E Inwood Rd
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 299-2400

South Bend Clinic Dermatology Dept
Mary K Harder
211 N Eddy St
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 237-9231

South Bend Clinic Dermatology Dept
Holly L Harris
211 N Eddy St
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 237-9231

Donald W Smith MD
Donald W Smith
807 E Colfax Ave
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 232-7788

Richard A Federspiel MD
Richard A Federspiel
720 Cedar St
STE 280
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 233-4555

Fort Wayne Dermatology
Diane M Hentz
5750 Falls Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
(260) 436-8000

Fort Wayne Dermatology
Jennifer Hobbs
5750 Falls Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
(260) 436-8000

Fort Wayne Dermatology
James R Kyler
5750 Falls Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
(260) 436-8000

Fort Wayne Dermatology
William C Lentz
5750 Falls Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
(260) 436-8000

Fort Wayne Dermatology
Thomas McGovern
5750 Falls Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
(260) 436-8000

Fort Wayne Dermatology
Edward Sarkisian
5750 Falls Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
(260) 436-8000

Alan R Gilbert MD
Keith B Danckaert
10620 Corporate Dr
STE A
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 423-2567

Alan R Gilbert MD
Alan R Gilbert
10620 Corporate Dr
STE A
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 423-2567

Applegarth Dermatology PC
Miles B Andrew
1300 State St
STE 2G
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-0161

Applegarth Dermatology PC
John Blomstedt
1300 State St
STE 2G
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-0161

Dermatology PC
Charles W Bartholome
330 N Wabash Ave
STE 360
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-3292

Dermatology PC
Kristine A Hess
330 N Wabash Ave
STE 360
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-3292

Dermatology PC
Stephen Sawicki
330 N Wabash Ave
STE 360
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-3292

Randall Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery
John K Randall
620 S Berkley Rd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 452-8602

Alexander A Fondak MD
Alexander A Fondak
804 S Berkley Rd
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 457-4455

Applegarth Dermatology PC
William Applegarth
1861 S Sturdy Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 548-0360

Michael K Crider MD
Michael K Crider
3310 W Purdue Ave
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 281-1400

Lifetime Skin Care
Drew Anderson
401 W McGalliard Rd
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 288-6200

Lifetime Skin Care
Steve Bekas
401 W McGalliard Rd
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 288-6200

Lifetime Skin Care
Deborah S Kuhlman
401 W McGalliard Rd
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 288-6200

Lifetime Skin Care
Terry W Marsh
401 W McGalliard Rd
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 288-6200

Elkhart, Indiana

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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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Emergency Contact for Elkhart

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Nearby Elkhart Hospitals *

Oaklawn Psychiatric Center
330 Lakeview Dr
Goshen, IN 46528
(574)533-1234

Goshen General Hospital
200 High Park Ave
Goshen, IN 46526
(574)533-2141

Elkhart General Hospital
600 East Blvd
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574)294-2621

Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Mishawaka
215 W 4th St
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574)259-2431

Community Hospital of Bremen
1020 High Rd
Bremen, IN 46506
(574)546-2211

Doctor's Hospital
411 S Whitlock St
Bremen, IN 46506
(574)546-3830

LaGrange Community Hospital
207 N Townline Rd
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260)463-2143

Our Lady of Peace Hospital
801 E LaSalle Ave
South Bend, IN 46617
(574)280-5822

Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center South Bend
801 E LaSalle Ave
South Bend, IN 46617
(574)237-7111

Madison Center & Hospital
403 E Madison St
South Bend, IN 46617
(574)234-0061

Riverside Hospital
533 N Niles Ave
South Bend, IN 46617
(574)283-1104

Memorial Hospital of South Bend
615 N Michigan St
South Bend, IN 46601
(574)647-1000

Sturgis Hospital
916 Myrtle Ave
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269)651-7824

Lakeland Medical Center Niles
31 N St Joseph Ave
Niles, MI 49120
(269)683-5510

Three Rivers Health
701 S Health Pkwy
Three Rivers, MI 49093
(269)278-1145

Parkview Noble Hospital
401 Sawyer Rd
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260)347-8700

Borgess Lee Memorial Hospital
420 W High St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269)782-8681

Michiana Behavioral Health Center
1800 N Oak Rd
Plymouth, IN 46563
(574)936-3784

Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Plymouth
1915 Lake Ave
Plymouth, IN 46563
(574)936-3181

Parkview Whitley Hospital
353 N Oak St
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260)248-9000

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