Cellulite Center - Leesburg, VA
Leesburg 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 Leesburg * Semler Dermatology Inc  Loudoun Dermatology Associates  Loudoun Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Center of Loudoun  Northern Virginia Dermatology Vein & Surgery Center  Nova Medical Group  Douglas S Richardson MD  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Associates  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Associates  Anh P Dang-Vu MD  Center For Cosmetic Dermatology  Sebastien Dermatology  Robert W Gurney MD  Jack M Costa MD  Fair Oaks Skin Care Center  Fair Oaks Skin Care Center  Fair Oaks Skin Care Center  Clinical Skin Center of Northern Virginia PLLC  Fair Oaks Skin Care Center  Clinical Skin Center of Northern Virginia PLLC  Dermatology Associates of Northern Virginia  Dermatology Associates of Northern Virginia  Prince William Dermatology, PC  Prince William Dermatology, PC  Randolph W Stark MD  John W Brady MD  Linda P Nims MD  Martin S Horn MD  Linda P Nims MD  Linda P Nims MD  Carol L Piatt MD  Cosmetic Dermatology Center  Gayle Masri-Fridling & William Sawchuk MDs  Gayle Masri-Fridling & William Sawchuk MDs  Fran Rotter MD  Steven Rotter MD  Excel Dermatology Institute  Excel Dermatology Institute  Skin Cancer Surgery Ctr  Skin Cancer Surgery Ctr  Center for Pediatric Skin Care  Hema A Sundaram MD PA  Alexandra Kazakis MD  Dermatology Associates of McLean  Dermatology Associates of McLean  Julie P Henry MD & Paul Kravitz MD  Julie P Henry MD & Paul Kravitz MD  Khoa Q Nguyen MD  Lisa D Sherman MD  Robert N DeAngelis MD  Inia Yevich-Tunstall MD  Sung Won Yoon MD  Falls Church Medical Center  Michelle A Rivera MD  Internal Medicine Associates of Northern Virginia  Glenn H Fuchs MD  Marvin Chadab MD  Alexandria Landmark Duke Dermatology  Alexandria Landmark Duke Dermatology  Alexandria Landmark Duke Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  Associates in Dermatology  Capital Dermatology  Capital Dermatology  Capital Dermatology  Amir A Bajoghli MD  Richard J Hwang MD  Nancy Aria MD  Dermatology Associates Inc  Dermatology Associates Inc  Dermatology Associates Inc  Dermatology Associates Inc  Dermatology Associates Inc  Chauncey A McHargue MD  Dermatology Associates of Fredericksburg  The Dermatology Center  Stevens & Stevens MDs  Stevens & Stevens MDs  Albemarle Dermatology Associates LLC  Albemarle Dermatology Associates LLC  Albemarle Dermatology Associates LLC  Albemarle Dermatology Associates LLC  Charlottesville Dermatology  Charlottesville Dermatology  Advanced Dermatology of Charlottesville  Charlottesville Dermatology  John R Shrum MD  Dermatology PLC  Dermatology PLC  Dermatology PLC  Dermatologic Surgery of Central Virginia  Dermatology Associates of VA PC  Dermatology Associates of VA PC  Dermatology Associates of VA PC  Dermatology Associates of VA PC  UVA Dermatology  UVA Dermatology  UVA Dermatology  UVA Dermatology  Dominion Dermatology PC Leesburg, VirginiaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-27
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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
Recommended Reading Related to CelluliteThe importance of physical activityThe evidence is growing and is more convincing than ever! People of all ages who are generally inactive can improve their health and well-being by becoming active at a moderate-intensity on a regular basis. Regular physical activity substantially reduces the risk of dying of coronary heart disease, the nation's leading cause of death, and decreases the risk for stroke, colon cancer, diabetes, and high blood pressure. It also helps to control weight; contributes to healthy bones, muscles, and joints; reduces falls among older adults; helps to relieve the pain of arthritis; reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression; and is associated with fewer hospitalizations, physician visits, and medications. Moreover, physical activity need not be strenuous to be beneficial; people of all ages benefit from participating in regular, moderate-intensity physical activity, such as 30 minutes of brisk walking five or more... Other Related Cellulite ArticlesEmergency Contact for Leesburg
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