WHEN it comes to treating aging skin around the eyes, laser resurfacing can often trump surgery, according to Dr. Michael McGuire, a Los Angeles plastic surgeon and president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. “If the skin is mildly wrinkled and/or pigmented, the laser can be a good option,” he said, adding that he [...]
There are many women who suffer from daily neck and back pain, numbness in their arms and hands, and discomfort from their large breasts. Breast reduction and other breast procedures are options for women who want to alleviate their pains and reduce their breast size, but come with some disadvantages. The Laser Bra technique aims [...]
Skin that that feels almost like sandpaper often has a dull, muddy complexion. This is caused by a buildup of dead skin that stays on the surface for for long periods of time—too long.
It’s important to rev up your natural shedding process to remove dead skin and expose fresh skin. A prescription topical retinoid, glycolic [...]
Those ugly stretch marks don’t have to be permanent…
Stretch marks, or striea, are linear dermal tears or scars that occur when the skin is subjected to progressive stretching.
Stretch marks are scars on the skin and for many years, there have been few effective treatments. Many try to avoid the issue altogether by using cocoa butter [...]
Automated beauty tools are beginning to make the days of applying makeup or washing your face by hand look outdated…
Professional-level devices are now available for use at home as manufacturers refine their products — and their sales pitches — to reach the large consumer market. The sometimes-pricey devices are more available than ever as spas, [...]
Would you let your child undergo cosmetic surgery?
More than 160,000 U.S. children underwent cosmetic surgery in 2008, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
In 2008, cosmetic interventions such as breast augmentation, liposuction, Botox injections, hair removal, birthmark removal or “Asian eye surgery” were performed in 160,283 U.S. residents under the age of 19. [...]
Only in America….
A federal judge has denied a convicted murderer’s request for more hair removal treatments as she waits to find out if she can get state-funded sex change surgery.
U.S. District Judge Mark Wolf ruled Wednesday that Michelle Kosilek failed to prove “irreparable harm” or a “serious medical need” to continue electrolysis treatments. Kosilek hung [...]
