Cellulite Center - Stratford, CT
Stratford 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 Stratford * Dennis L Feinberg MD  Skin Care Physicians of Fairfield County LLC  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  Kevin Diette MD  Robert J Patrignelli MD LLC  Kenneth J Maiocco MD PC  Kenneth J Maiocco MD PC  Associates in Dermatology LLC  Associates in Dermatology LLC  Douglas L Bilinski MD  Ivan S Cohen & Associates  Ivan S Cohen & Associates  Ivan S Cohen & Associates  Israel Dvoretzky & Nira R Silverman MDs  Israel Dvoretzky & Nira R Silverman MDs  John W Edelglass MD  Robin Gail Oshman MD  Kalman L Watsky MD  The Savin Center PC  Mark J Goldstein MD  The Savin Center 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 Associates PC  Westport Dermatology & Laser Center  Yale Dermatology & Laser Center  Yale Dermatology & Laser Center  Yale Dermatology & Laser Center  Dermatology Associates  Julia B Sabetta MD  Frank M Castiglione Jr. MD  Cyrus Chess MD  Dermatology for the Family  Dermatology in Hamden  Connecticut Dermatology Group  Advanced DermCare PC  Connecticut Dermatology Group  Advanced DermCare PC  Douglas L Bilinski MD  Dermatology Center PC  Ellen B Milstone MD  Dermatology Center PC  Donald R Greene MD  Darien Dermatology & Laser Center  Jeffrey N Alter MD  Aesthetic Dermatology Fairfield County  Paula M Bevilacqua MD  Paula M Bevilacqua MD  Dermatology Associates of Waterbury PC  Dermatology Associates of Waterbury PC  Dermatology Associates of Waterbury 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  Kenneth J Egan MD  Advanced DermCare PC  Advanced DermCare PC  Stuart A Kittay MD  William A Notaro MD  Robert Fand MD  Advanced DermCare PC  Advanced DermCare PC  Advanced Dermatology Center  Rhett Drugge MD  Connecticut Dermatology LLC  Fern E Mayer MD  Adv Med Cosm Derm  Southern Connecticut Dermatology  Dermatology Center of Stamford LLC  Dermatology Center of Stamford LLC  Dermatology Center of Stamford LLC  Connecticut Dermatology Group  Connecticut Dermatology Group  Dermatology Center of Stamford LLC  Connecticut Dermatology Group  Rand L Werbitt MD  Ellen S Naidorf MD  Long Ridge Dermatology  Long Ridge Dermatology  Jerrold C Lehrman MD  Shoreline Dermatology  Barry Richter MD  Philip E Shapiro MD  Brian McGrath MD  Robert A Woodbury MD  Glenn S Gart MD  Dermatology Associates of Western CT PC Stratford, ConnecticutUpcoming Local Events2012-05-29
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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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