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Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids *

Dermatology Center of Grand Rapids PC
Michelle Emery
426 Michigan St NE
Michigan Street Center STE 201
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-8209

Dermatology Center of Grand Rapids PC
Bridget A Green
426 Michigan St NE
Michigan Street Center STE 201
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-8209

Dermatology Center of Grand Rapids PC
Dipa S Patel
426 Michigan St NE
Michigan Street Center STE 201
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-8209

Dermatology Center of Grand Rapids PC
Marek A Stawiski
426 Michigan St NE
Michigan Street Center STE 201
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-8209

Dermatology Center of Grand Rapids PC
Evelyn E Vanderveen
426 Michigan St NE
Michigan Street Center STE 201
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-8209

Dermatology Center of Grand Rapids PC
Mary A Yurko
426 Michigan St NE
Michigan Street Center STE 201
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-8209

John R Vydareny MD
John R Vydareny
1900 Wealthy St SE
STE 395
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 459-1144

David E Hammond MD
David E Hammond
1000 E Paris Ave SE
STE 214
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 957-2060

Dermatology Associates of West Michigan
Richard Ashack
655 Kenmoor Ave SE
STE 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 949-5600

Dermatology Associates of West Michigan
Daniel Dapprick
655 Kenmoor Ave SE
STE 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 949-5600

Dermatology Associates of West Michigan
Brian J Gerondale
655 Kenmoor Ave SE
STE 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 949-5600

Dermatology Associates of West Michigan
Robert J Lamberts
655 Kenmoor Ave SE
STE 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 949-5600

Dermatology Associates of West Michigan
John Miner
655 Kenmoor Ave SE
STE 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 949-5600

Dermatology Associates of West Michigan
Dara Spearman
655 Kenmoor Ave SE
STE 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 949-5600

Jack A Dekkinga MD
Jack A Dekkinga
4285 Parkway Pl SW
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 257-3344

Suzette J Sanchez DO
Suzette J Sanchez
3290 N Wellness Dr
STE STE 260
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 399-9040

Herbert M Blair III MD
Herbert M Blair
1560 E Sherman Blvd
STE 240
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 733-4781

Benjamin W Nykamp MD
Benjamin W Nykamp
1643 Peck St
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 722-7467

MSU/KCMS Internal Medicine
Gerald D Karabin
1000 Oakland Dr
Internal Medicine Clinic
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-6300

Kalamazoo Dermatology PC
Paul W Wang
6100 Newport Rd
Ste 100 STE 100
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 343-4679

Kalamazoo Dermatology PC
William F Weston
6100 Newport Rd
Ste 100 STE 100
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 343-4679

Southwest Michigan Dermatology
Craig A Mohney
7775 Angling Rd
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 321-7546

Southwest Michigan Dermatology
David C Semler
7775 Angling Rd
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 321-7546

John M Chadwick MD PC
John M Chadwick
203 Capital Ave NE
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 968-1654

Gale Dermatology Clinic
Alice I Gale
7201 W Saginaw Hwy
STE 215
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-2583

William F Heckert DO PC
William F Heckert
2815 S Pennsylvania Ave
STE 107
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 372-2253

William F Heckert DO PC
Robyn D Messing
2815 S Pennsylvania Ave
STE 107
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 372-2253

Mitchell A Rinek MD
Mitchell A Rinek
1625 Ramblewood Dr
STE 2
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 203-3000

Advanced Dermatology PLLC
Mark A Kuriata
300 E Maiden Ln
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-7546

Doctors Approach Dermatology & Laser Center
Marcy L Street
2900 Hannah Blvd
STE 114
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 364-8170

Walter G Korytowsky MD
Walter G Korytowsky
3333 Spring Arbor Rd
STE 400
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 783-6435

Dermatology Clinic
Thomas D Harris
2121 Spring Arbor Rd
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 787-5350

Dermatology Clinic
Donn A LaTour
2121 Spring Arbor Rd
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 787-5350

Dermatology Clinic
Richard F Schultz
2121 Spring Arbor Rd
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 787-5350

Dermatology Clinic
James W Wilkins
2121 Spring Arbor Rd
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 787-5350

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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 Grand Rapids

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Nearby Grand Rapids Hospitals *

Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
100 Michigan St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616)391-9000

Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus
100 Michigan St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616)391-1774

Saint Mary's Health Care
200 Jefferson Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616)685-6090

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
235 Wealthy St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(800)528-8989

Spectrum Health Kent Community Campus
750 Fuller Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616)486-3000

Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus
1840 Wealthy St SE
East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616)774-7444

Forest View Hospital
1055 Medical Park Dr SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616)942-9610

Metro Health Hospital
5900 Byron Center Ave SW
Wyoming, MI 49519
(616)252-7200

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
300 68th St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616)455-5000

Zeeland Community Hospital
8333 Felch St
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616)772-4644

Spectrum Health United Hospital
615 S Bower St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616)754-4691

Holland Hospital
602 Michigan Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616)392-5141

North Ottawa Community Hospital
1309 Sheldon Rd
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616)842-3600

Pennock Hospital
1009 W Green St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269)945-3451

Ionia County Memorial Hospital & Health System
479 Lafayette St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616)527-4200

Mercy Health Partners Mercy Campus
1500 E Sherman Blvd
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231)672-2000

Allegan General Hospital
555 Linn St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269)673-8424

Mercy Health Partners Muskegon General Campus
1700 Oak Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231)672-2000

Mercy Health Partners Hackley Campus
1700 Clinton St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231)726-3511

Sheridan Community Hospital
301 N Main St
Sheridan, MI 48884
(989)291-3261

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