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Cellulite Center - Savannah, GA

Savannah 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 Savannah *

James A Yeckley MD
James A Yeckley
835 E 65th St
STE 107
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 354-8866

Tonya L McCullough MD
Tonya L McCullough
820 E 67th St
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 355-9818

Savannah Dermatology Clinic
Adam Scott Pritzker
712 E 70th St
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 352-8974

Coastal Dermatology Inc
Josepha Bueno-DeVaro
910 E 70th St
STE B
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 352-3535

Coastal Dermatology Inc
Corinne Howington
910 E 70th St
STE B
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 352-3535

Claudia N Gaughf MD
Claudia N Gaughf
639 Stephenson Ave
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 354-7124

Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center
Philip Z McNaughton
7805 Waters Ave
STE STE 9A
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 355-3106

RTR Medical Group
Sorahi Toloyan-Rahimi
11700 Mercy Blvd
Plaza D
Savannah, GA 31419
(912) 927-8887

Georgia Skin & Cancer Clinic PC
Sidney P Smith
900 Mohawk St
STE E
Savannah, GA 31419
(912) 925-0067

Georgia Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center LLC
Syed O Ali
10230 Ford Ave
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
(912) 727-7546

Georgia Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center LLC
Brian Johnson
10230 Ford Ave
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
(912) 727-7546

Georgia Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center LLC
Michael J Sharkey
10230 Ford Ave
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
(912) 727-7546

Statesboro Dermatology
Arthur D Klein
1161 Saralyn Ln
STE A
Statesboro, GA 30459
(912) 489-3700

Brunswick Dermatology Clinic
Edward A DiPreta
3008 E Park Ave
Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 265-2142

Vidalia Dermatology
Lewis R Collins
1013 E 1st St
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 538-7702

Savannah, Georgia

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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 Savannah

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Nearby Savannah Hospitals *

Memorial Health University Medical Center
4700 Waters Ave
Savannah, GA 31404
(912)350-8000

Select Specialty Hosptial of Savannah
5353 Reynolds St
Savannah, GA 31405
(912)819-7972

St Joseph's Candler Health System
5353 Reynolds St
Savannah, GA 31405
(912)819-6000

Coastal Harbor Treatment Center
1150 Cornell Ave
Savannah, GA 31406
(912)354-3911

Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah
1915 Eisenhower Dr
Savannah, GA 31406
(912)356-2011

St Joseph's Hospital
11705 Mercy Blvd
Savannah, GA 31419
(912)819-4100

Coastal Carolina Medical Center
1000 Medical Center Dr
Hardeeville, SC 29927
(843)784-8000

Hilton Head Regional Medical Center
25 Hospital Center Blvd
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843)681-6122

Effingham Hospital
459 Highway 119 S
Springfield, GA 31329
(912)754-6451

Beaufort Memorial Hospital
955 Ribaut Rd
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843)522-5200

Liberty Regional Medical Center
462 E G Miles Pkwy
Hinesville, GA 31313
(912)369-9400

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