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 [...]
Despite the fact that both deep chemical peels and laser resurfacing treatments offer similar end results, it’s important to talk to your doctor about your skin type and skin concerns to determine which treatment is best for you.
Both focus on regenerating the skin and improving fine lines, wrinkles and texture, but the way each works [...]
Those nasty spots that pop up as we get older can be treated..
Identifying Age Spots
Age spots typically appear on sun-exposed skin, are more common in people who have a fair complexion, and are usually brown, black, or gray. Sizes range from freckle-size to more than a centimeter across, and they may appear alone or [...]
Automated beauty tools are beginning to make the days of applying makeup or washing your face by hand look outdated…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, [...]
