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Cellulite Center - Pittsfield, MA

Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield *

Behzad Parhizgar MD
Behzad Parhizgar
195 South St
STE STE 2
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 443-1439

Fred E Mensch MD
Fred E Mensch
510 North St
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-1526

Skin Clinic
David J Elpern
12 Meadow St
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-2800

Dermatology Center In The Berkshires PC
Scott Goffin
780 Main St
STE 9
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-3355

Northampton Dermatology Associates PC
Bruce Goldstein
190 Nonotuck St
STE 107
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 586-5798

New England Dermatology & Laser Center
Stanley F Glazer
70 Court St
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 562-6189

New England Dermatology & Laser Center
Rachel A Ivker
70 Court St
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 562-6189

New England Dermatology & Laser Center
Arthur M Sher
70 Court St
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 562-6189

New England Dermatology & Laser Center
Nadine P Wenner
70 Court St
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 562-6189

Nicholas Greco MD
Nicholas Greco
264 Elm St
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-1713

Hampshire Dermatology and Skin Health Center
Katherine L White
39 A Carlon Dr
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 585-0010

County Dermatology
Robert Averill
474 Main St
Greenfield, MA 01301
(978) 774-3077

Joel P Gordon MD
Joel P Gordon
33 Riddell St
STE 4
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-7900

New England Dermatology & Laser Center
Ronald S Nadel
1221 Main St
STE 217
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 536-0390

New England Dermatology & Laser Center
David A Barzilai
3455 Main St
STE 5
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 733-9600

New England Dermatology & Laser Center
Mark A Blumberg
3455 Main St
STE 5
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 733-9600

New England Dermatology & Laser Center
Glenn P Genest
3455 Main St
STE 5
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 733-9600

New England Dermatology & Laser Center
Aimee L Leonard
3455 Main St
STE 5
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 733-9600

Pioneer Valley Dermatology PC
Richard Wyatt
29 Cottage St
STE B
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 549-7400

Peter T Demos MD
Peter T Demos
125 Liberty St
STE 202
Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 739-6611

James H Ratner MD
James H Ratner
40 Wright St
Dermatology STE STE 102
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 284-5400

Robert Letteney MD
Robert Letteney
130 Maple St
STE 229
Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 734-7767

Dermatology & Laser Center
Paul F Curtis
75 Post Office Park
STE STE 7501
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-8908

Daniel E Viders MD PC
Daniel E Viders
207 Southbridge St
Auburn, MA 01501
(508) 832-7118

Advanced Dermatology
Thomas Rosenfeld
255 Park Ave
STE 600
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 756-6379

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

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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 Pittsfield

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Nearby Pittsfield Hospitals *

Berkshire Medical Center
725 North St
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413)447-2000

BMC Hillcrest Campus
165 Tor Ct
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413)443-4761

Austen Riggs Center
25 Main St
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413)298-5511

Fairview Hospital
29 Lewis Ave
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413)528-0790

North Adams Regional Hospital
71 Hospital Ave
North Adams, MA 01247
(413)664-5000

Samaritan Hospital
2215 Burdett Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518)271-3300

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
100 Hospital Dr
Bennington, VT 05201
(802)442-6361

Albany Memorial Hospital
600 Northern Blvd
Albany, NY 12204
(518)471-3221

St Mary's Hospital Troy
1300 Massachusetts Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518)268-5000

Northampton VA Medical Center
421 N Main St
Leeds, MA 01053
(413)584-4040

Stratton VA Medical Center at Albany
113 Holland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
(518)626-5000

Albany Medical Center
43 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
(518)262-3125

Albany Medical Center South Clinical Campus
25 Hacket Blvd
Albany, NY 12208
(518)262-1200

Capital District Psychiatric Center
75 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
(518)447-9611

Columbia Memorial Hospital
71 Prospect Ave
Hudson, NY 12534
(518)828-7601

St Peter's Hospital
315 S Manning Blvd
Albany, NY 12208
(518)525-1550

Cooley Dickinson Hospital
30 Locust St
Northampton, MA 01060
(413)582-2000

Noble Hospital
115 W Silver St
Westfield, MA 01086
(413)568-2811

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