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Cellulite Treatment Side Effects
asked 2 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Nelson L. Novick, MD
Question viewed 538 times
Tags: cellulite, risk, side effects
Can cellulite treatments cause any side effects or pose any risks? Are any particular cellulite treatments more potentially dangerous than others?
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Cellulite Treatment Success and Side Effects
Cellulite is an extremely common condition, estimated to affect 80%-90%of women, that appears as dimpling of the upper legs, belly and buttock region. Owing to its characteristic appearance, it is sometimes referred to as cottage cheese" or "orange peel" skin.
While we still do not understand the causes of cellulite, we think that genetics, hormonal factors, connective tissue issues involving collagen and microcirculation in the region, and low-grade inflammation may...
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Cellulite Treatments
There are hundredS of purported magical "treatments" of cellulite - the pity, dimply skin of the thighs that plagues millions of women. A Google search for cellulite treatment returned 690,000 pages. Obviously, aside from disappointment at NOT getting what you paid for and a lighter wallet, these thousands of "treatments" have thousands of other potential complications. -
The sheer numbers of " treatments" should suggest the only truth regarding cellulite -...
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