How do I know if arm lift surgery is a good option for me? There’s always something, isn’t there? You work so hard at eating right and exercising, even when you don’t feel like it. You pick the kale salad over the loaded chili cheese fries and take the stairs instead of riding the temperature-perfect…
Continue reading…Microneedling: Don’t Let the Name Scare You
Is microneedling safe and does it really work? Names are important. They trigger mental images. They have power, even if we aren’t aware of it. In the first book of the popular Harry Potter series, Dumbledore tells young Harry, “Always use the proper name for things. Fear of a name increases fear of the thing…
Continue reading…Common Methods of Hair Removal Options
Is laser hair removal a better option than the other methods for removing body hair? Humans have been finding ways to remove body hair for as long as we have had even the most rudimentary form of recorded history. Cave drawings document our prehistoric ancestors using the tools of their time for shaving. These included…
Continue reading…Body Shaping Procedures Increasing in Popularity
What are the most popular types of cosmetic body procedures being done today? According to the latest report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the number of cosmetic procedures in the U.S., both surgical and minimally-invasive, continues to be on the rise. This reflects, not only Americans desire to look and feel their…
Continue reading…Will Having a Facelift Make You Happier?
Are there psychological risks to having a facelift or some other kind of surgery to make you look better? Are you thinking about having a facelift? What used to be a procedure that the rich and famous dropped out of sight to have done so that no one would know about it is now extremely…
Continue reading…Rosacea: Causes and Symptoms
Can a hydradermabrasion treatment like the HydraFacial help reduce the appearance of rosacea? If you struggle with rosacea, you can at least know that you are in good company. One of the most famous women of our time, Princess Diana, had this relatively common skin condition. It is believed that she may have passed it…
Continue reading…Botox for Men: More Popular Than You Think
Is it true that requests for Botox injections by men has steadily been on the rise? There was a time when the general consensus would have been that women are far more concerned with their appearance than men. Whether that was ever actually the case, it doesn’t come as a surprise these days that more…
Continue reading…Should You Be Concerned About Scarring?
Will I end up with a scar following cosmetic surgery, and are there ways to make it less noticeable? When someone considers having cosmetic surgery or any type of surgery, for that matter, ending up with a visible and unattractive scar is always a concern. Scarring is a natural part of healing. This is true…
Continue reading…Thank Increased Screen Time for Rise in Cosmetic Surgeries
Is it true that more cosmetic face procedures are being done because of selfies, Facetime and Zoom? The debate with regard to the cost-benefit analysis of spending extended periods of time in front of computer and phone screens has been going on for years. Putting any potential harm of that aside for now, it is…
Continue reading…Can Rhinoplasty Improve Sleep Apnea?
Is surgery an option for sleep apnea? Ancient documents that include descriptions for repairing damage to the shape of a nose tell us that there may have been versions of rhinoplasty being performed as long as 5,000 years ago. It’s quite possible that sleep apnea has been around just as long, if not longer. There…
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