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Automated beauty tools are beginning to make the days of applying makeup or washing your face by hand look outdated…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, [...]
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 [...]
