We all want to look our best, and one of the most effective ways to do that is by taking care of the largest organ in the human body – your skin. Our skin is often taken for granted. Over time, however, aging, sun exposure, dry seasons, lifestyle choices, and other factors can take a
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How Does Retinol Improve Your Appearance?
As we get older, telltale signs of aging start to appear on our skin, particularly where it is most noticeable – the face. Meanwhile, other factors such as poor diet, high stress, dry climate, excessive sun exposure, and smoking can all have a similarly negative impact on your appearance. However, there is an effective cosmetic
Read MoreLooking Younger: Juvéderm vs. Botox
People have always searched for a restorative fountain of youth that will help them stay young – or at least look young. Society has long held a fascination with beauty and youth. Today’s scientists and medical researchers have taken up the mantle, continuing the pursuit by using science rather than mysticism. We now have quick,
Read MoreBotox: When Is It Too Much?
The use of Botox to reduce fine lines and wrinkles in the face has become quite popular over the past 20 years due to its effectiveness. More people than ever before are using Botox and similar products. In 2017 alone, new heights were reached with 7.2 million of these types of aesthetic treatments performed for
Read MoreWhat Is a Facial Hair Transplant and How Does It Work?
As boys come of age in today’s society, fathers teaching sons to shave is a rite of passage. It is during the onset of puberty, usually in the high school years, that those stray chin and upper-lip hairs usually begin to sprout on a boy’s face. Today’s stereotypical image of a “man’s man” often conjures
Read MoreThe Best Cosmetic Procedure for Plump Lips
If your best friend or fellow book club buddy happens to be showing off a plumper-than-normal pout, it isn’t magic – it may be one of the many cosmetic procedures available on the market. Years ago, people with thin lips would rely on dangerous and unproven methods to make their lips look fuller. In fact,
Read MoreBest Medical-Grade Skin Care Recommended by Plastic Surgeons
Before you stop into your nearby Sephora to splurge on the latest celebrity-endorsed wrinkle cream that’s promising younger-looking skin, consider visiting a medical expert instead. While makeup destinations stock their shelves with an array of potions and creams designed to polish your complexion, they don’t always deliver on their promise. Oftentimes, they leave you with
Read MoreAre you cheating on your cosmetic injector?!
Let’s be honest. “Grouponing” and couponing is almost a national sport. Who doesn’t want to save money? Everyone does—Duh! But, what happens if you do follow the sale and (not to be too cliché) you get what you paid for? Then what? The neuromodulator or the dermal filler just didn’t quite turn out the way
Read MoreKeeping Harsh Rays at Bay: Tips & Tricks For Protecting Against Skin Cancer
One in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. And the number of new melanoma cases diagnosed annually has increased by 53 percent in the past decade (2008 – 2018). Even though most people are aware that exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays is
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