Cellulite histopathology and related mechanobiology

International Journal of Cosmetic Science

Volumn 28, Issue 3, 2006, Pages 207-210

  Quatresooz, P ^a   Xhauflaire Uhoda, E ^a   Pierard Franchimont C ^a   Pierard G E ^a,b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LIÈGE   (Belgium)

^b CHU SART TILMAN   (Belgium)

Author keywords

Cellulite; Dermal dendrocyte; Hypodermis; Mechanobiology; Stretch mark

Indexed keywords

BLOOD CLOTTING FACTOR 13A;

ARTICLE; BODY FAT; BUTTOCK; CELLULITE; CONNECTIVE TISSUE; CONNECTIVE TISSUE CELL; CORRELATION ANALYSIS; DENDRITIC CELL; HISTOPATHOLOGY; HUMAN; LIPID STORAGE; LIPODYSTROPHY; SEX DIFFERENCE; SKIN DISEASE; SKIN SURFACE; STRIA; SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE; THIGH;

EID: 33744960374     PISSN: 01425463     EISSN: 14682494     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-2494.2006.00331.x     Document Type: Article

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