Cellulite Center - Summerville, SC
Summerville 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 Summerville * Henry L Kearse MD  Jon R Jacobs MD  Jon R Jacobs MD  Trident Dermatology  Trident Dermatology  Medical University of South Carolina  Medical University of South Carolina  Medical University of South Carolina  Medical University of South Carolina  Medical University of South Carolina  Dermatology & Laser Center of Charleston  Edward A Kotz III MD  Eleanor E Sahn MD PC  Low Country Dermatology Associates  Low Country Dermatology Associates  Marta & Archibald Hampton MDs  Michael F Warren MD  James G Simpson MD  Natural Hideaway  Marianne Rosen MD  Germain Dermatology  Lesly S Davidson MD  Lesly S Davidson MD  Lesly S Davidson MD  Coastal Dermatology  Mount Pleasant Dermatology  Dermatology Associates of the Lowcountry  Beaufort Dermatology  Beaufort Dermatology  Hillcrest Dermatology  Phillip L Latham Jr. MD  Bundy Dermatology  Carolina Dermatology  Florence Dermatology Clinic  Florence Dermatology Clinic  Carolina Health Care  Barbara B Ullman MD  Carolinas Dermatology Group  Carolinas Dermatology Group  Carolinas Dermatology Group  Columbia Skin Clinic LLC  Columbia Skin Clinic LLC  The Dermatology Group  The Dermatology Group  Herman O Thompson Jr. MD  Columbia Skin Clinic LLC  Columbia Skin Clinic LLC  Columbia Skin Clinic LLC  Columbia Skin Clinic LLC  Columbia Skin Clinic LLC  Department of Medicine  Patricia A McClerklin MD  Professional Pathology Services  Pierre Jaffe MD  Palmetto Dermatology PA  Palmetto Dermatology PA  Robert S Purvis MD  Robert S Purvis MD  Robert S Purvis MD  Raymond E O'Keefe MD  Waccamaw Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  Waccamaw Dermatology & Plastic Surgery Summerville, South CarolinaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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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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