Cellulite Center - Penn Hills, PA
Penn Hills 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 Penn Hills * Margaret S Lally MD LLC  Bernard Palus MD  Martone & Martone MD  RJC Fox Chapel Dermatology  Dermatologic Care Inc  Judith I Arluk MD PC  Allegheny Dermatology Associates PC  UPP Dermatology Shadyside  UPP Dermatology Shadyside  UPP Dermatology Shadyside  Jeffrey G Weaver DO  UPP Dermatology Shadyside  Jeffrey G Weaver DO  UPP Dermatology Shadyside  John A Zitelli MD PC  John A Zitelli MD PC  Dermpath Diagnostics  Francis & Costa Associates In Dermatology Ltd  Francis & Costa Associates In Dermatology Ltd  UPMC Dermatology  Francis & Costa Associates In Dermatology Ltd  Kimberly A Rau MD  UPMC Dermatology  UPMC Dermatology  UPMC Dermatology  UPMC Dermatology  UPMC Dermatology  Dermatological Associates PC  Dermatological Associates PC  Dermatology Associates Of West County  Allegheny General Hospital Dermatology  Neil Niren MD  Alan W Solter MD  Mt Lebanon Dermatology PC  Mt Lebanon Dermatology PC  Mt Lebanon Dermatology PC  Alicia Baum MD  Debra T Abell MD & Associates PC  Premier Plastic Surgery PC  Vujevich Dermatology Associates PC  Vujevich Dermatology Associates PC  Vujevich Dermatology Associates PC  David Horvath MD  South Hills Dermatology  South Hills Dermatology  Sharon L Hrabovsky MD  Cosmetic Surgery & Skin Health Center  Nancy S House MD  Joseph B Bikowski MD  Paul J Ruschak MD  David Bradley Amos MD PhD  Westmoreland Dermatology Associates  Westmoreland Dermatology Associates  Westmoreland Dermatology Associates  Westmoreland Dermatology Associates  Timothy A Brown MD  Pucevich & Pucevich MDs  Drs Glasser & Pica  Drs Glasser & Pica  Mark P Seraly MD  Drs Cohen & Stephen  Drs Cohen & Stephen  Ann McCune MD  Robert Stiegel  Joel Siegel MD  Jean B Braun MD  Kim Hatcher MD  King-Maceyko Dermatology Associates  King-Maceyko Dermatology Associates  Tri-State Dermatology Surgery and Laser Center  William G Dunagin MD  Northwest Physicians Associates  Richard E Johnson MD  Blair Medical Associates  Altoona Dermatology Associates  Altoona Dermatology Associates Penn Hills, PennsylvaniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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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 Penn Hills
Nearby Penn Hills Hospitals *HEALTHSOUTH Harmarville Rehabilitation Hospital UPMC St Margaret VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System LifeCare Hospitals of Pittsburgh Main Campus Transitional Infant Care Hospital The Children's Institute UPMC Shadyside Western Pennsylvania Hospital UPMC Braddock The Western Pennsylvania Hospital Forbes Regional Campus HEALTHSOUTH Hospital of Pittsburgh Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh UPMC Presbyterian Magee-Womens Hospital UPMC Mercy UPMC Southside Allegheny General Hospital Kindred Hospital Pittsburgh North Shore Alle-Kiski Medical Center Select Specialty Hospital McKeesport UPMC McKeesport UPMC Passavant Allegheny General Hospital Suburban Campus LifeCare Hospitals of Pittsburgh North Campus Jefferson Regional Medical Center Ohio Valley General Hospital St Clair Hospital Westmoreland Excela Health Hospital at Jeannette Heritage Valley Sewickley Hospital UPMC Passavant Cranberry Mayview State Hospital Southwood Psychiatric Hospital HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital of Sewickley Westmoreland Regional Hospital Kindred Hospital Pittsburgh Monongahela Valley Hospital Butler Memorial Hospital Canonsburg General Hospital ACMH Hospital Butler VA Medical Center Latrobe Area Hospital Select Specialty Hospital Greensburg Frick Hospital Kindred Hospital at Heritage Valley Medical Center of Beaver Torrance State Hospital The Washington Hospital Ellwood City Hospital 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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