Cellulite Center - Freeport, NY
Freeport 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 Freeport * Lashinsky & Wininger MDs PC  Lashinsky & Wininger MDs PC  Merrick Dermatology  South Nassau Dermatology  South Nassau Dermatology  South Nassau Dermatology  South Nassau Dermatology  South Nassau Dermatology  South Nassau Dermatology  David M Arbesfeld MD  Atlantic Dermatology  Rockville Dermatology PC  Atlantic Dermatologic Associates, LLP  Atlantic Dermatology  Accurate Dermatology PLLC  Atlantic Dermatologic Associates, LLP  Rockville Dermatology PC  William Lefing MD  Robin Himmelstein MD  Queens-Long Island Medical Group PC  Rhona S Susser MD  Garden City Dermatology  Garden City Dermatology  Cameron K Rokhsar MD PC  Frank DeMento MD & Associates PC  Jeanne M Franck MD  Queens Crossing Dermatology  Frank DeMento MD & Associates PC  Tina K Funt MD  Tina K Funt MD  Tina K Funt MD  Peter E O'Neill MD PC  Atlantic Dermatologic Associates, LLP  Comphrehensive Dermatology PC  Mid Island Dermatology  Island Dermatology  Island Dermatology  Island Dermatology  Laurie J Levine MD PC  Mid Island Dermatology  Island Dermatology  Laurie J Levine MD PC  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology  David L Cohen MD  Absolute Professional Dermatology  Stewart A Brazin MD  South Shore Dermatology  Karen M Lish MD PC  Drs Glass & Pomerantz  North Shore Dermatology Associates PC  North Shore Dermatology Associates PC  North Shore Dermatology Associates PC  North Shore Dermatology Associates PC  Alan M Nussbaum MD  Peter L Reisfeld MD  Massapequa Dermatology / Dr. David B. Kessler  Queens-Long Island Medical Group PC  Michael A Mann MD  Drs Natow Rosenberg & Pion  Drs Natow Rosenberg & Pion  Drs Natow Rosenberg & Pion  Drs Natow Rosenberg & Pion  Drs Natow Rosenberg & Pion  Drs Orbuch Brand & Associates  Drs Orbuch Brand & Associates  Glaser Dermatology & Laser  Drs Orbuch Brand & Associates  Drs Garofalo Kaufman Lou & Miller  Drs Orbuch Brand & Associates  Advanced Dermatology PC  Mimi G Bansal MD  Prohealth Care Associates, LLP  Advanced Dermatology PC  Advanced Dermatology PC  Pediatric Dermatology Associates  Mimi G Bansal MD  Howard J Corwin MD  Helen S Flamenbaum MD  Queens-Long Island Medical Group PC  Barbara M Hisler MD  Belaray Dermatology  Belaray Dermatology  Harold S Hefter MD  Medical Aesthetics of Woodbury  Robert L Bruckstein MD  Dermatology Center Of Long Island  Long Island Medical & Cosmetic Dermatology  Dermatology Laser & Plastic Surgery LLP  Dermatology Laser & Plastic Surgery LLP  Dermatology Laser & Plastic Surgery LLP  Deborah Y Porges MD  Cosmetique  Cosmetique  Ian Pravda MD  Drs Glass & Pomerantz  Mindy R Berstein MD  Mollick, Etra, Etra & Cohen MDs  Paul I Shneiderman MD Freeport, 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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