Cellulite Center - Nashua, NH
Nashua 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 Nashua * Dartmouth-Hitchcock Specialty Medicine  Dermatology Associates of Southern New Hampshire  Skin & Laser Surgery Center of New England  Nashua Dermatology Associates  Nashua Dermatology Associates  Northeast Dermatology  Northeast Dermatology  Northeast Dermatology  Anna S Ryan MD  Drs Danby & Margesson  Drs Danby & Margesson  Dartmouth-Hitchcock Dermatology  Dartmouth-Hitchcock Dermatology  Dartmouth-Hitchcock Dermatology  The Hitchcock Clinic  The Hitchcock Clinic  Dermatology Associates of Concord  Northeast Dermatology  Northeast Dermatology  Northeast Dermatology  Northeast Dermatology  Northeast Dermatology  Dermatology Office  Dermatology Office  Coastal Dermatology P A  Don A Holshuh MD  Jose E Peraza MD  Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene Dermatology  Dermatology Associates of the Northeast  County Dermatology  Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Dermatology  Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Dermatology  Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Dermatology  Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Dermatology  Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Dermatology  Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Dermatology  Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Dermatology  Georgia A Tuttle MD Nashua, New HampshireUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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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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