Cellulite Center - Poway, CA
Poway 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 Poway * Bernardo Dermatology Medical Group Inc  Bernardo Dermatology Medical Group Inc  Bernardo Dermatology Medical Group Inc  Center For Health Care  Bernardo Dermatology Medical Group Inc  Bernardo Dermatology Medical Group Inc  Bernardo Dermatology Medical Group Inc  Scripps Clinic Multispecialties  Scripps Clinic Multispecialties  Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines Dermatology  Skin & Laser Treatment  Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Rancho Bernardo  Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Rancho Bernardo  Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Mira Mesa East  Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Mira Mesa East  Therapeutics Inc  Therapeutics Inc  Therapeutics Inc  Rady Childrens Hospital & Med Center Pediatric & Adolescent Dermatology  Rady Childrens Hospital & Med Center Pediatric & Adolescent Dermatology  Rady Childrens Hospital & Med Center Pediatric & Adolescent Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology  Dermatology Specialists Inc  San Diego Internal Medicine Associates  Dermatology Specialists Inc  Grossmont & Uptown Dermatology  Grossmont & Uptown Dermatology  Grossmont & Uptown Dermatology  Robert A Ginsberg MD  Dermatology & Laser Center of San Diego  Alvarado Dermatology Clinic  East County Dermatology Medical Group Inc  Academy Skin Physicians Inc  Academy Skin Physicians Inc  Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group La Mesa West  Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Carmel Del Mar Dermatology  Austin Dermatology Center  Scripps Clinic Carmel Specialites  Dennis F Coughlin MD  Scripps Clinic Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery  Doyle D Hansen MD  William Resh MD  Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines Dermatology  William Resh MD  Scripps Clinic Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery  Walter K Nahm MD PhD Inc  Torrey Pines Dermatology  Torrey Pines Dermatology  Torrey Pines Dermatology  Dermatologist Medical Group of North County  Dermatologist Medical Group of North County  Mary M Dobry MD  La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre  Torrey Pines Dermatology  La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre  Torrey Pines Dermatology  Dermatologist Medical Group of North County  Dermatologist Medical Group of North County  Dermatologist Medical Group of North County  M Mark Mofid & Mona Z Mofid MDs  Torrey Pines Dermatology  Torrey Pines Dermatology  Torrey Pines Dermatology  Torrey Pines Dermatology  Dermatologist Medical Group of North County  Joseph F Walter MD  Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Del Mar Med  Academic Dermatology Consultants  Dermatology & Laser of Del Mar  Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines Dermatology  Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines Dermatology  Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines Dermatology  Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines Dermatology  Scripps Clinic Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery  Steven D Emmet MD  Scripps Clinic Rancho San Diego  Dermatology Specialists Inc  Dermatology Specialists Inc  West Dermatology San Diego  Dermatology & Laser Center of San Diego  MedDerm Associates  Bari B Cunningham MD  Richard L Kornberg MD  North Coast Dermatology Medical Associates  North Coast Dermatology Medical Associates  SkinCare Physicians & Surgeons Inc  Dermatologist Medical Group of North County  Dermatologist Medical Group of North County  Dermatologist Medical Group of North County  Dermatologist Medical Group of North County  Dermatologist Medical Group of North County  Dermatologist Medical Group of North County  Charles Sevadjian MD  Arjang Miremadi MD  William L Heimer II MD  Harrison R McDonald MD Poway, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-28
2012-06-03
2012-06-09
2012-07-04
2012-07-22
2012-08-19
2012-08-26
2012-09-01
2012-09-15
2012-09-30
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 Poway
Nearby Poway Hospitals *Pomerado Hospital Aurora Behavioral Healthcare VA San Diego Health Care System Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center UCSD Thornton Hospital Palomar Medical Center Scripps Green Hospital Sharp Grossmont Hospital Alvarado Hospital San Diego Rehabilitation Institute Sharp Memorial Hospital Rady Children's Hospital San Diego Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital La Jolla Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Promise Hospital of San Diego Encinitas Nursing & Rehabilitation Kindred Hospital San Diego Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas San Diego Hospice Scripps Mercy Hospital UCSD Medical Center Hillcrest Vibra Hospital of San Diego San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital Naval Medical Center San Diego Paradise Valley Hospital Sharp Coronado Hospital Tri-City Medical Center Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center Bayview Behavioral Health Campus Fallbrook 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. |
Suggested Reading on Cellulite by Our Doctors
-
Related Diseases & Conditions
2 articles-
Fitness
- Regular physical activity can reduce the risk of disease. Regular exercise can also reduce the symptoms of stress and anxiety. There are fitness programs that fit any age or lifestyle.
-
Wrinkles
- Wrinkles, whether they be fine line or deep furrows, typically appear on areas of the body that receive a high amount of exposure to the sun. Smoking, light skin type, hairstyle, the way you dress, your occupational and recreational habits, and heredity are all factors that promote wrinkling. Medical treatments for wrinkles include antioxidants, moisturizers, alpha-hydroxy acids, and vitamin A acid. Cosmetic procedures that treat wrinkles include dermabrasion, microdermabrasion, glycolic acid peels, laser resurfacing, Botox, and fillers.
-
Fitness
-
Medications
0 articles -
Procedures & Tests
0 articles -
Pictures, Images & Quizzes
4 articles -
Doctor's & Expert's Views
2 articles -
Health News
0 articles -
Health Features
1 articles
