Cellulite Center - Whittier, CA
Whittier 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 Whittier * Preferred Dermatology  Tommy H Chen MD  Gene J Lin MD  Fernando B Canon MD  Charles Salinger MD  Kaiser Permanente  Kaiser Permanente  Jen-Yee Shen MD  Downey Dermatologic Medical Group Inc  Downey Dermatologic Medical Group Inc  Douglas A Blose MD  Gerard Nat MD  Kaiser Permanente Allergy & Dermatology  Lo Medical Group  Richard H Chu MD  Lawrence Nichols MD  St Jude Heritage Medical Group  St Jude Heritage Medical Group  St Jude Heritage Medical Group Bastanchury  St Jude Heritage Medical Group  Aston IV & Baugh MDs  Aston IV & Baugh MDs  Accredited Dermatology Medical Clinic  Accredited Dermatology Medical Clinic  Advanced Skin Care Medical Ctr  Talbert Medical Group  Sid Danesh MD  Lawrence M Schall MD  Facey Medical Group San Gabriel  David A Voron MD Inc  David B Friedman MD  Edward M Kramer MD  Dong Chang MD  Advanced Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  Magan Medical Clinic  Leopold G Hernandez MD  Robert Mitchell Miller MD Inc  Robert Mitchell Miller MD Inc  Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  Patient Preferred Dermatology Medical Group  Patient Preferred Dermatology Medical Group  Patient Preferred Dermatology Medical Group  Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  Patient Preferred Dermatology Medical Group  Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery  Advanced Dermatology Care of Southern California  Elisa Yoo MD  Irene Lao MD  Jacob Rispler MD  Talbert Medical Group  Boston Dermatology  California Dermatology Center  USC Norris Cancer Center & Hospital Dermatology  USC Norris Cancer Center & Hospital Dermatology  Amar Medical Group  Bennett & Shim MDs  Paul J McAndrews MD  LAC & USC Medical Center  Bennett & Shim MDs  LAC & USC Medical Center  Marion Quinn & Heather Butler MDs  Dr David Denenholz Inc  Dr David Denenholz Inc  Dr David Denenholz Inc  Marion Quinn & Heather Butler MDs  Robert B Seltzer MD  Dr David Denenholz Inc  Huntington Dermatology Group  Christiaan P Hallman MD  Huntington Dermatology Group  Marilyn A Mehlmauer MD & Sogol Saghari MD  Marilyn A Mehlmauer MD & Sogol Saghari MD  Huntington Dermatology Group  Lenore Kakita MD  James R Esther MD  HealthCare Partners Medical Group Fair Oaks  Laser Skin Care Center  Laser Skin Care Center  Laser Skin Care Center  Martin Luther King Jr. Hospital Dermatology Dept  Dean F Murphy MD  Laser Skin Care Center  Alexander Miller MD  Alan W Heller MD  Dermatology Associates of Southern California Inc  Christopher Ho MD  Cary E Feibleman MD  Fortunata Mendoza MD  Healthcare Partners Atlantic Avenue  Daniel E Gormley MD  Gary G Ramelli MD  Panacea Health Care  Tien Nguyen MD  Grall Medical Clinic  Dermatology Associates  Beach Dermatology  LA Laser & Cosmetic Dermatology Center  LA Laser & Cosmetic Dermatology Center Whittier, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-28
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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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