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The Dermapen™ is a newer treatment option for removing scars and fine lines from various areas of your body. This handheld device uses multiple needles to pierce the skin in rapid succession to promote collagen stimulation, fibroblast creation, and the growth of elastin fibers. Once “pooh-poohed” by the medical community, cosmetic physicians discovered that it […]
According to the NHS (National Health Service), injuries caused by laser skin treatmentssurpassed £2 million in Britain every year. When used incorrectly, laser skin treatments can cause significant problems including burns, scarring, and even a loss of eyesight. Britain’s Department of Health withdrew regulations on nonsurgical laser procedures in 2008, but many in the medical industry […]
Many people enjoy a dark tan year round. In the summer, this can be accomplished through outdoor sunbathing, but when temperatures are cooler, tanning booths become the only option. Unfortunately exposure to UV rays, either from the sun or a tanning bed, can have an incredibly adverse effect on the texture and appearance of your […]
Think about your posture, right now, as you read this blog. Are you looking down? Is your neck crooked or your head bent? Now think about how much time you spend looking at a laptop computer or smart phone. This could be the cause of your facial sagging. Poor posture can result in jowls, marionette […]
Microdermabrasion is a gentle skin resurfacing treatment that can be used to correct many common skin problems and to give you a smoother, clearer complexion. In fact, it can be used to treat: Fine lines and wrinkles Minor sun damage Small acne scars It can also be used to diminsh acne by cleaning pores and generally […]
Hyaluronic acid (sometimes called hyaluronan) was first described in the 1930s, but it was not until the 1970s that we began to discover the important roles played by this molecule. Hyaluronic acid is a hydrophilic molecule–it just loves water, and will surround itself with as much as possible! Because of its hydrophilic properties, hyaluronic acid […]
The facelift has been a successful facial rejuvenation procedure since the early 1900s, but in recent years many people are benefitting from the option of having a nonsurgical facelift. Which is right for you? The only way to know for sure, of course, is to talk to a doctor in person, but here are a […]
In getting ready for shorts-and-swimsuit season many women think there must be something wrong with them. After all, women are supposed to be relatively hairless, right? But instead of seeing the majority of hairless areas on their bodies, they fixate on the places that seem so hairy all the time, so they imagine they must […]
They’re calling us the Madonna Generation, women over 50 or facing their 50s who refuse to look their age. Women have always resisted aging, but now the fight is being carried on in a much more public fashion: it’s taking place in the office, not at home. During the so-called “mancession,” men lost their jobs […]
If you are considering joining in on the trend of whimsical color combinations for makeup this summer, why not start by creating a smooth, even facial canvas on which to paint? Skin laser treatments can go a long way toward evening out your skin, both in color and in texture, to create the perfect, even […]