Cellulite Center - West Sacramento, CA
West Sacramento 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 West Sacramento * E Patrick Creehan MD  Michael J Fazio MD  Mercy Medical Group Allergy Dermatology & Pulmonology  Sutter Medical Group  John A Kasch MD  Midtown Dermatology  Laser & Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Laser & Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Laser & Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Laser & Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Dermatology Consultants of Sacramento  Dermatology Consultants of Sacramento  Dermatology Consultants of Sacramento  Emil A Tanghetti MD  Capital Dermatology Medical Group  William H Chan MD  Calkin & Boudreaux Dermatology  Drs Silverstein & Braunstein  Drs Silverstein & Braunstein  Drs Silverstein & Braunstein  Calkin & Boudreaux Dermatology  Kaiser South Sacramento Dermatology Dept  Kaiser South Sacramento Dermatology Dept  Kaiser South Sacramento Dermatology Dept  Elliott L Adams MD  UC Davis Medical Group Elk Grove  C Stephen Goetz MD  Nancy L Page MD  Woodland Healthcare  Woodland Healthcare  Randal W Anderson MD  Timothy E Baker MD  Robert L Burns MD  Lamont W Hornbeck MD  Alan Semion MD  Robert H Hargrove MD  Gregory M Bricca MD  Placer Dermatology & Skin Care Center  David No MD  AnewSkin Dermatology  James D Kim MD  Abdalla Khourdaji MD  Joseph Cerny MD  Sutter North Medical Foundation  Jenine L Tanabe MD  Advanced Dermatology & Laser Center  Advanced Dermatology & Laser Center  Fremont Rideout Health Group  Advanced Dermatology & Laser Center  Advanced Dermatology & Laser Center  Jon A Erickson MD  Bruce D Miller MD  Elizabeth M Kass MD  Dermatology Medical Associates Inc  Roland Hart MD  Dermatology Medical Associates Inc  Stuart I Jacobs MD  Dermatology Medical Associates Inc  Diablo Dermatology & Vein Specialists  Balfour Dermatology & Day Spa Inc  Curtis A Raskin MD Inc  N Charles Diakon MD  Robert A Davis MD  Diane S Silver MD  Lewis H May II MD  Park Shadelands Medical Offices  Ross T Jackson MD Kaiser  Park Shadelands Medical Offices  Park Shadelands Medical Offices  Edward Becker MD  Edward Becker MD  A Premier Skin Care and Laser Center  Jeffrey T Bortz MD  Jerome R Potozkin MD  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology Dept  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology Dept  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology Dept  Sierraderm  Tracy Dermatology Medical Group  Solano Dermatology Associates  Solano Dermatology Associates  Solano Dermatology Associates  Solano Dermatology Associates  Haines P Ely MD  Alexander Lewis MD  Central Valley Dermatology  Adam Wallach MD  Marilyn S Kwolek MD  Avakoff Billings Crain & Fung  Avakoff Billings Crain & Fung  Ervin H Epstein Jr. MD  Robert Greenberg MD  Affiliates In Dermatology  Jeffrey Riopelle MD & Sean Feezell DO  Advanced Dermatology Care  Advanced Laser Skin Care Ctr  Dermatology Associates  Kristen Walker MD  William Abildgaard MD  Allergy & Dermatology Clinic West Sacramento, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-03
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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
Recommended Reading Related to CelluliteThe importance of physical activityThe evidence is growing and is more convincing than ever! People of all ages who are generally inactive can improve their health and well-being by becoming active at a moderate-intensity on a regular basis. Regular physical activity substantially reduces the risk of dying of coronary heart disease, the nation's leading cause of death, and decreases the risk for stroke, colon cancer, diabetes, and high blood pressure. It also helps to control weight; contributes to healthy bones, muscles, and joints; reduces falls among older adults; helps to relieve the pain of arthritis; reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression; and is associated with fewer hospitalizations, physician visits, and medications. Moreover, physical activity need not be strenuous to be beneficial; people of all ages benefit from participating in regular, moderate-intensity physical activity, such as 30 minutes of brisk walking five or more... Other Related Cellulite ArticlesEmergency Contact for West Sacramento
Nearby West Sacramento Hospitals *Sutter General Hospital Shriners Hospital Northern California UC Davis Medical Center Mercy General Hospital Sutter Memorial Hospital Sutter Center for Psychiatry Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center Methodist Hospital of Sacramento Sierra Vista Hospital Heritage Oaks Hospital Sutter Davis Hospital Sacramento VA Medical Center Mercy San Juan Hospital Woodland Healthcare Sutter Roseville Medical Center Kindred Hospital Sacramento Mercy Hospital of Folsom VacaValley Hospital Lodi Memorial Hospital West Lodi Memorial Hospital NorthBay Medical Center Featured Articles*Provider Directory Terms of Use: The WebMD 'Provider Directory' is provided by WebMD for use by the general public as a quick reference of information about Providers. The Provider Directory is not intended as a tool for verifying the credentials, qualifications, or abilities of any Provider contained therein. Inclusion in the Provider Directory does not imply recommendation or endorsement nor does omission in the Provider Directory imply WebMD disapproval. |
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