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Lubbock 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 Lubbock *

Paulger Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center PA
Brent R Paulger
2202 Ithaca Ave
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 797-1202

Lubbock Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center
Justin W Clark
3601 22nd St
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 796-7193

Lubbock Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center
Richard H Hope
3601 22nd St
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 796-7193

Lehman Dermatology
Bryan Harris
3715 21st St
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 795-0617

Lehman Dermatology
Michael G Lehman
3715 21st St
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 795-0617

Lehman Dermatology
David Long
3715 21st St
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806) 795-0617

Texas Tech Physicians of Lubbock
Jennifer L Smith
3601 4th St
Dermatology Dept STE STE 4A100
Lubbock, TX 79430
(806) 743-1842

Texas Tech Physicians of Lubbock
Cloyce L Stetson
3601 4th St
Dermatology Dept STE STE 4A100
Lubbock, TX 79430
(806) 743-1842

Texas Tech Physicians of Lubbock
Michael Wells
3601 4th St
Dermatology Dept STE STE 4A100
Lubbock, TX 79430
(806) 743-1842

Lubbock, Texas

Lubbock is an American city in the state of Texas. Located in the northwestern part of the state, a region known historically as the Llano Estacado, it is the county seat of Lubbock County, and the home of Texas Tech University. Lubbock's nickname is the "Hub City" which derives from being the economic, education, and health care hub of a multi-county region commonly called the South Plains. The area is the largest contiguous cotton-growing region in the world and is heavily dependent on irrigation water drawn from the Ogallala Aquifer.
(Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lubbock,_Texas)

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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 Lubbock

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Nearby Lubbock Hospitals *

Southwest Regional Medical Complex
1409 9th St
Lubbock, TX 79401
(806)767-9133

University Medical Center
602 Indiana Ave
Lubbock, TX 79415
(806)775-8200

Covenant Health System
3615 19th St
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806)725-1011

Covenant Children's Hospital
3610 21st St
Lubbock, TX 79410
(806)725-0030

Covenant Womens Hospital
4000 24th St
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806)725-6000

Highland Medical Center
2412 50th St
Lubbock, TX 79412
(806)788-4100

Lubbock Heart Hospital
4810 N Loop 289
Lubbock, TX 79416
(806)687-7777

Sunrise Canyon Hospital
1950 Aspen Ave
Lubbock, TX 79404
(806)740-1400

Covenant Hospital Levelland
1900 S College Ave
Levelland, TX 79336
(806)894-4963

Lynn County Hospital District
2600 Lockwood Hwy
Tahoka, TX 79373
(806)998-4533

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