After a long day the last thing we want to do is take those extra minutes to wash our face. Skipping this seems harmless enough right? Wrong! Cleaning your face is one of the most important things you can do to keep your skin healthy and clear. When you wear makeup all day your face …
Plastic surgery grows in popularity every year, as does the number of available plastic surgeons. With all the choices and options out there, it can be pretty overwhelming trying to select the right plastic surgeon for you. The process is actually much easier than it sounds! By utilizing the following criteria in your search, you …
One in five Americans is diagnosed with skin cancer every year thanks to exposure to harmful UVA and UVB rays from the sun. With the summer season getting closer, our exposure to those rays will increase as much as four times the amount of exposure we get during the rest of the year. Protecting and …
Avoid Rejections and Other Bad Reactions Some patients experience difficulty with implants or synthetic dermal fillers because the materials aren’t a natural part of the body. A bad reaction to synthetic materials can cause infection, allergic response, and even total rejection of the material. However, in facial fat transfers, the material used in the injections …
When people consider the effects of aging, an area that isn’t often considered is the lips. The truth is that your lips can lose a lot of tissue as you get older, causing them to look considerably thinner and less prominent on your face. The good news is that your lips don’t have to stay …
A facelift is a fantastic procedure designed to take years off you face. It makes your eyes brighter, smoothes your skin, and gives you better contouring around your cheeks and jaw. Your whole appearance is rejuvenated in just a few hours. Best of all, results are with you for life. Completing a facelift is like …
The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Inc. anticipates another climb in nonsurgical cosmetic procedures in 2015. This is understandable seeing as these procedures are less or even non-invasive with great, lasting results. They may also be used for preventative purposes and stop skin aging in its tracks. What Types of Nonsurgical Methods …
1. Sunscreen prevents melasmas, which are tan or brown facial discolorations. Melasmas are a cosmetic concern that affects mostly women. There are treatment options for melasmas, but wearing sunscreen can prevent them. 2. Every year almost 5 million patients are treated for skin cancer. In the most recent study done, 3.5 million cases were diagnosed …
A number of changes happen to your face as you age. Some are more obvious, like wrinkles or a loss of firmness to your skin. Others are less obvious, including a receding of the facial bones. When this occurs, your face loses definition in the chin, jaw, and cheek, resulting in a flatter look. Dr. …
There are a number of ways that people try to fight the telltale signs of aging. Some alter their skin treatment while others dye their hair or update their wardrobe. To make themselves look younger, many people opt for dermal fillers or Botox. In 2013, Botox was ranked the most popular minimally invasive procedure and …