Cellulite Center - Johns Creek, GA
Johns Creek 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 Johns Creek * North Atlanta Dermatology  North Atlanta Dermatology  North Atlanta Dermatology  North Atlanta Dermatology  David B Pharis, MD, PC  Atlanta Skin Care Specialists  Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases PC  Atlanta Dermatologic Surgery Consultants  Atlanta Dermatologic Surgery Consultants  North Atlanta Psychiatry & Corinne G Smith MD  Atlanta Dermatologic Surgery Consultants  Eileen S Niren MD  Edmund R Clement MD  Atlanta Dermatology Vein & Research  Aesthetic Specialty Centre  Aesthetic Specialty Centre  Christine Glavey MD  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases PC  Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases PC  Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases PC  Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases PC  Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases PC  Robert McClure MD  Robert Kelleher MD  Dunwoody Dermatology  Georgia Dermatology Center  Atlanta Dermatology and Laser Surgery  Steven S Thomas MD  Crescent Centre Dermatology  North Georgia Dermatology  North Georgia Dermatology  Crescent Centre Dermatology  Peter C D'Aubermont MD  Russell Harris MD PC  Peachtree Dunwoody Dermatology  Finan Dermatopathology Lab  Metropolitan Dermatologic Surgery  Finan Dermatopathology Lab  Northside Dermatology  Raymond Caputo MD  Georgia Dermatologic Surgery Centers PC  Perimeter Dermatology PC  Dermatology Associates Of Atlanta  Dermatology Associates Of Atlanta  Dermatology Associates Of Atlanta  Perimeter Dermatology PC  Dermatology Associates Of Atlanta  Metropolitan Dermatologic Surgery  Premiere Dermatology & Surgery LLC  Dermatology Affiliates PC  Dermatology Affiliates PC  Dermatology Affiliates PC  Babcock Dermatology  John F O'Brien MD  Dermatology Consultants PC  Dermatology Consultants PC  Dermatology Consultants PC  Gwinnett Dermatology  Dermatology Consultants PC  Gwinnett Dermatology  Gwinnett Dermatology  Gwinnett Dermatology  Gwinnett Dermatology  Buckhead Dermatology PC  Emory University School of Medicine Dermatology  Emory University School of Medicine Dermatology  Emory University School of Medicine Dermatology  Emory University School of Medicine Dermatology  The Emory Clinic Dermatology  The Emory Clinic Dermatology  The Emory Clinic Dermatology  The Emory Clinic Dermatology  The Emory Clinic Dermatology  Dermatology Consultants PC  Dermatology Consultants PC  Dermatology Consultants PC  Drs Hailey Brody Casey & Wray  Drs Hailey Brody Casey & Wray  Drs Hailey Brody Casey & Wray  Drs Hailey Brody Casey & Wray  Peachtree Dermatology Associates PC  Peachtree Dermatology Associates PC  Peachtree Dermatology Associates PC  Drs Hailey Brody Casey & Wray  Peachtree Dermatology Associates PC  Georgia Skin Specialists  Georgia Skin Specialists  Georgia Skin Specialists  Family Dermatology of Fayetteville  Thomas G Hill MD PC  Gardner Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Midtown Medical Associates LLC Johns Creek, GeorgiaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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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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Nearby Johns Creek Hospitals *Gwinnett Medical Center Duluth Glancy Rehabilitation Center Emory Johns Creek Hospital North Fulton Regional Hospital Peachford Behavioral Health System of Atlanta Gwinnett Medical Center Northside Hospital Forsyth Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta Children's Healthcare at Scottish Rite Northside Hospital SummitRidge Center for Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine Emory Eastside Medical Center Atlanta VA Medical Center DeKalb Medical Center Wesley Woods Geriatric Hospital Children's Healthcare at Egleston Emory University Hospital DeKalb Medical Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital Hillside Hospital Laurel Heights Hospital Piedmont Hospital Shepherd Center Kindred Hospital Atlanta Emory University Hospital Midtown Select Specialty Hospital Atlanta Atlanta Medical Center Wellstar Kennestone Hospital DeKalb Medical Center at Hillandale Grady Health System Emory Adventist Hospital Ridgeview Institute Georgia Regional Hospital at Atlanta Northside Hospital Cherokee Devereux Georgia Treatment Network Rockdale Medical Center Wellstar Cobb Hospital Regency Hospital of South Atlanta South Fulton Medical Center Barrow Regional Medical Center Northeast Georgia Medical Center Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lanier Park Campus Walton Regional Medical Center Anchor Hospital Piedmont Mountainside Hospital Southern Regional Medical Center Newton Medical Center Featured Articles*Provider Directory Terms of Use: The WebMD 'Provider Directory' is provided by WebMD for use by the general public as a quick reference of information about Providers. The Provider Directory is not intended as a tool for verifying the credentials, qualifications, or abilities of any Provider contained therein. Inclusion in the Provider Directory does not imply recommendation or endorsement nor does omission in the Provider Directory imply WebMD disapproval. |
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