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lip fillers

There are four major components to the structural makeup of your face. They are skin, fat, muscle and bone, and as you age, they all can be affected by time and gravity.  When these components are affected, it can mean volume loss and the development of visible signs of aging, […]

eyelashes

Do you find yourself admiring the naturally long and lush eyelashes of others? It’s OK. We get it. We didn’t get built-in glamorous eyelashes as part of our DNA, either. But fortunately, we do have options other than just being envious of the beautiful eyelashes other people seem to grow […]

sunscreen

You wear sunscreen to be safe from the damaging effects of the sun, right? But what if your sunscreen isn’t safe and can actually cause serious health issues such as cancer?  Just last week, Johnson & Johnson announced their voluntary recall of several types of aerosol spray sunscreens due to […]

Once a person sustains a wound from an injury or even a surgical procedure, it may be evident sooner rather than later how badly the scar will develop after.  As scarring is a natural and very complex part of your wound healing, there’s not a lot you can do to […]

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If you think about cosmetic or plastic surgery, you probably think immediately of women in their mid-40s or 50s who want to look younger. And while women represent about 93 percent of plastic and cosmetic procedures in the United States, the number of men seeking procedures is rising.  Why are […]

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You may think that because elective procedures in many cases were put on pause during the pandemic that the demand for plastic surgery procedures went down. What happened is entirely the opposite.  According to a recent report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the demand for plastic surgery and […]

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Having gastric bypass weight-loss surgery or experiencing a significant weight loss brings about many things: new confidence, improved health and feeling better about your appearance. Losing a lot of weight can also leave you with excess skin, which can also mean unwanted bulging, rashes or sweating in certain areas. Dealing with unwanted […]

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The word “laser” is relatively common in our modern vernacular, but did you know that “laser” is actually an acronym? That’s right! Laser stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.  It’s a mouthful, which is probably why most people just say laser! Do you know what a laser […]

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Tax season is upon us, and for some people, that means owing money (ugh), while others can look forward to a refund. If you are lucky enough to get a refund, you may be planning to use it to pay off a bill, boost your savings, or buy something for […]

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Sick of shaving? Tired of waxing and over messy chemical creams? If you’re living with the pain of ingrown hairs and rough stubble and trying to rid your body of unwanted body hair but have ruled out laser hair removal because you have a darker skin tone, you may want […]