Cellulite Center - Stamford, CT
Stamford 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 Stamford * Connecticut Dermatology Group  Dermatology Center of Stamford LLC  Dermatology Center of Stamford LLC  Southern Connecticut Dermatology  Adv Med Cosm Derm  Connecticut Dermatology Group  Dermatology Center of Stamford LLC  Connecticut Dermatology Group  Connecticut Dermatology Group  Dermatology Center of Stamford LLC  Connecticut Dermatology Group  Rand L Werbitt MD  Rhett Drugge MD  Fern E Mayer MD  Ellen S Naidorf MD  Robert A Woodbury MD  Long Ridge Dermatology  Long Ridge Dermatology  Mitchell J Ross MD  Darien Dermatology & Laser Center  Richard C Connors MD  Henry C Gasiorowski MD & Michele E Gasiorowski MD  Henry C Gasiorowski MD & Michele E Gasiorowski MD  Lynne M Haven MD  Julia B Sabetta MD  Aesthetic Dermatology Fairfield County  Kenneth B Goldman MD  Dermatology Center PC  Dermatology Center PC  Cyrus Chess MD  Skin Care Physicians of Fairfield County LLC  Dermatology for the Family  Skin Care Physicians of Fairfield County LLC  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC  Dermatology Associates  Westport Dermatology & Laser Center  Robin Gail Oshman MD  Kenneth J Egan MD  Advanced DermCare PC  Advanced DermCare PC  Douglas L Bilinski MD  Ivan S Cohen & Associates  Ivan S Cohen & Associates  Ivan S Cohen & Associates  Robert Fand MD  Stuart A Kittay MD  Kenneth J Maiocco MD PC  Kenneth J Maiocco MD PC  Associates in Dermatology LLC  Associates in Dermatology LLC  William A Notaro MD  Advanced DermCare PC  Advanced DermCare PC  Advanced DermCare PC  Advanced DermCare PC  Dermatology Associates of Western CT PC  Dermatology Associates of Western CT PC  Dermatology Associates of Western CT PC  Dermatology Associates of Western CT PC  Robert J Patrignelli MD LLC  Dennis L Feinberg MD  Kevin Diette MD  Israel Dvoretzky & Nira R Silverman MDs  Israel Dvoretzky & Nira R Silverman MDs  Dermatology Associates of Western CT PC  John W Edelglass MD  Kalman L Watsky MD  The Savin Center PC  The Savin Center PC  Mark J Goldstein MD  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology Associates PC  Yale Dermatology & Laser Center  Yale Dermatology & Laser Center  Yale Dermatology & Laser Center  Jeffrey N Alter MD  Dermatology Associates of Waterbury PC  Dermatology Associates of Waterbury PC  Dermatology Associates of Waterbury PC  Frank M Castiglione Jr. MD  Dermatology in Hamden  Douglas L Bilinski MD  Ellen B Milstone MD  Donald R Greene MD  Advanced Dermatology Center  Paula M Bevilacqua MD  Paula M Bevilacqua MD  Connecticut Dermatology LLC Stamford, ConnecticutUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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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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