Cellulite Center - Pittsburg, CA
Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg * Diablo Dermatology & Vein Specialists  Curtis A Raskin MD Inc  Park Shadelands Medical Offices  Park Shadelands Medical Offices  Park Shadelands Medical Offices  Edward Becker MD  Edward Becker MD  A Premier Skin Care and Laser Center  Jeffrey T Bortz MD  Jerome R Potozkin MD  Balfour Dermatology & Day Spa Inc  Alexander Lewis MD  Adam Wallach MD  Ross T Jackson MD Kaiser  Marilyn S Kwolek MD  Robert Greenberg MD  Affiliates In Dermatology  Jeffrey Riopelle MD & Sean Feezell DO  Advanced Dermatology Care  Avakoff Billings Crain & Fung  Avakoff Billings Crain & Fung  Ervin H Epstein Jr. MD  Advanced Laser Skin Care Ctr  Kristen Walker MD  Pacific Dermatology  Pacific Dermatology  William Lide MD  Kaiser Permanente Pleasanton Medical Offices  Dean Anthony MD  Allergy & Dermatology Clinic  Allergy & Dermatology Clinic  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology Dept  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology Dept  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology Dept  Herbert A Holman MD  Solano Dermatology Associates  Solano Dermatology Associates  Solano Dermatology Associates  Solano Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  William C Chow DO & John Doux MD  William C Chow DO & John Doux MD  Warren I Dotz MD  Greta F Clarke MD  James McCole MD  Dermatology Associates Of Berkeley  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Avakoff Billings Crain & Fung  Avakoff Billings Crain & Fung  Affiliates In Dermatology  Affiliates In Dermatology  Affiliates In Dermatology  Affiliates In Dermatology  Kathryn P Rodan MD & Michael G Cedars MD  Kathryn P Rodan MD & Michael G Cedars MD  Cosmetic Dermatology Center  Kathy Fang MD PhD  Camilla McCalmont MD  Camilla McCalmont MD  West Oakland Health Center  Kaiser Union City Dermatology  Kaiser Union City Dermatology  Kaiser Union City Dermatology  Kaiser Union City Dermatology  Kaiser Union City Dermatology  Kaiser Union City Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Dermatology in Fremont  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Dermatology in Fremont  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Dermatology in Fremont  Fremont Dermatology  Fremont Dermatology  Fremont Dermatology  N Charles Diakon MD  Robert A Davis MD  Lewis H May II MD  Diane S Silver MD  Roland Hart MD  Tracy Dermatology Medical Group  Dermatology Medical Associates Inc  Dermatology Medical Associates Inc  Dermatology Medical Associates Inc  Premier Dermatology  Premier Dermatology  Siong Chiaun Lee MD  Michael K Burns MD  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  Union Square Dermatology  William W Kwan MD  David J MacGregor MD  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  Union Square Dermatology  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc  Epstein & Tuffanelli MDs Inc Pittsburg, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-16
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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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