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Cellulite Center - Pensacola, FL

Pensacola 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 Pensacola *

C Wade Peters Jr. MD
C Wade Peters
2301 N 9th Ave
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 434-1313

J Paul Fairchild MD
J Paul Fairchild
4541 N Davis Hwy
STE C
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 484-8220

James S Miller MD
James S Miller
4541 N Davis Hwy
Gulf Coast Medical Arts Bldg STE 6B
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 477-6190

Skin Cancer Center of NW Florida
William B Henghold
540 Fontaine St
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 474-4775

Amy P Watson MD
Amy P Watson
4850 Grande Dr
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 477-4447

Boyd A Skinner MD
Boyd A Skinner
4301 Spanish Tr
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 434-3000

Medical Center Clinic
David A Gaston
8333 N Davis Hwy
Dermatology & Laser Center FL FL 1
Pensacola, FL 32514
(850) 474-8386

Medical Center Clinic
Kendall S Hash
8333 N Davis Hwy
Dermatology & Laser Center FL FL 1
Pensacola, FL 32514
(850) 474-8386

Medical Center Clinic
Scott D McMartin
8333 N Davis Hwy
Dermatology & Laser Center FL FL 1
Pensacola, FL 32514
(850) 474-8386

Medical Center Clinic
Kevin L Welch
8333 N Davis Hwy
Dermatology & Laser Center FL FL 1
Pensacola, FL 32514
(850) 474-8386

Five Points Family Practice
Angeli D Saith
5607 Woodbine Rd
Milton, FL 32571
(850) 995-0125

White-Wilson Medical Center Dermatology
Norman R Friedman
1005 Mar Walt Dr
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 863-8281

Drs Arrowsmith & Ward
David R Arrowsmith
11 10th Ave
Shalimar, FL 32579
(850) 651-3376

Nancy D'Silva MD
Nancy D'Silva
11 10th Ave
Shalimar, FL 32579
(850) 651-5600

Drs Arrowsmith & Ward
Holly Ward
11 10th Ave
Shalimar, FL 32579
(850) 651-3376

Emerald Coast Dermatology & Skin Surgery
Charles F Trapp
350 W Redstone Ave
Crestview, FL 32536
(850) 689-1740

White-Wilson Medical Center
Elizabeth A Milum
2001 E Hwy 20
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 897-4400

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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 Pensacola

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Nearby Pensacola Hospitals *

Baptist Hospital
1000 W Moreno St
Pensacola, FL 32501
(850)434-4011

Lakeview Center
1221 W Lakeview Ave
Pensacola, FL 32501
(850)432-1222

Sacred Heart Health System
5151 N 9th Ave
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850)416-7000

Gulf Breeze Hospital
1110 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
(850)934-2000

West Florida Hospital
8383 N Davis Hwy
Pensacola, FL 32514
(850)494-4000

West Florida Rehabilitation Institute
8391 N Davis Hwy
Pensacola, FL 32514
(850)494-6000

Santa Rosa Medical Center
6002 Berryhill Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850)626-7762

West Florida Community Care Center
5500 Stewart St
Milton, FL 32570
(850)983-5500

South Baldwin Regional Medical Center
1613 North McKenzie St
Foley, AL 36535
(251)949-3400

Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
1000 Mar Walt Dr
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850)862-1111

Gulf Coast Treatment Center
1015 Mar Walt Dr
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850)863-4160

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