Cellulite Center - Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz * Dermatology Surgical & Medical Group  Dermatology Surgical & Medical Group  Dermatology Surgical & Medical Group  Santa Cruz Medical Foundation Soquel  Santa Cruz Medical Foundation Soquel  Santa Cruz Medical Foundation Soquel  Santa Cruz Medical Foundation Soquel  Santa Cruz Medical Foundation Soquel  Kim M Albridge & David A South MDs  Kim M Albridge & David A South MDs  Christopher Schmidt MD  Martin B Miller MD  California Skin Institute  Dorothy J Buckner MD  Patrick Bitter Sr. MD  Leon Lubianker MD  Advanced Laser Surgery Medical Group  Age Defying Dermatology  Age Defying Dermatology  D Thomas Urban MD  Georgia K Abrams MD  Kent S Carson MD  Permanente Medical Group Dermatology  Permanente Medical Group Dermatology  Permanente Medical Group Dermatology  Permanente Medical Group Dermatology  Permanente Medical Group Dermatology  Permanente Medical Group Dermatology  Permanente Medical Group Dermatology  Mychael Luu MD  Allergy & Dermatology Medical Clinic  Anthony J Badame MD  Marie B Britz MD  Robert Melnikoff MD & Walter Wood MD  Robert Melnikoff MD & Walter Wood MD  Stephen S Lee MD  Elizabeth A Abel MD  Jean Gordon MD PhD  Elizabeth A Abel MD  Azucena L Arguelles MD  Bernard Recht MD  Louise E Friend MD  Hong T N Do MD  Melvin F Gorelick MD  James E Rheim MD  James E Rheim MD  Ann B Rice MD  Christopher J Dannaker DO  Richard M Hambley MD  Mary Scannell MD  Camino Medical Group Dermatology  Camino Medical Group Dermatology  Camino Medical Group Dermatology  Camino Medical Group Dermatology  Camino Medical Group Dermatology  Aaron M Strefling MD  An Tranvan MD  Visoth Chhiap MD  Keller Medical Institute  Stephen T Sesody DO  David R Berk MD  Gould Dermatology Group  Gould Dermatology Group  Gould Dermatology Group  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Berman Skin Institute  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Lyle Rausch MD  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Palo Alto Medical Clinic Dermatology  Recia Blumenkranz MD  Dermatology Medical Group & Laser Center Inc  Dermatology Medical Group & Laser Center Inc  Dermatology Medical Group & Laser Center Inc  R Kurt Lofgren MD  Family Dermatology  Menlo Medical Clinic  Stanford University Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  Stanford University Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  Stanford University Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  Stanford University Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  Stanford University Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  Stanford University Medical Center Dermatology Clinic  Premier Dermatology  Drs Gail & David Jacoby  Fremont Dermatology  Fremont Dermatology  Fremont Dermatology  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Dermatology in Fremont  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Dermatology in Fremont  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Dermatology in Fremont  Kaiser Union City Dermatology  Kaiser Union City Dermatology Santa Cruz, 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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