When it comes to plastic surgery, it is often assumed that the main recipients are female. While it is statistically true that women obtain a cosmetic procedure more often than men, the number of men who are interested in procedures and decide to go through plastic surgery are increasing. More men are getting cosmetic surgery […]
Those dark circles under your eyes aren’t impressing anyone. Sure you can keep convincing yourself that you are well rested but in this case, it is what people see on the outside that matters. Dark circles, bags or dark shadows are all synonyms for “you look tired” even if you are not. In an article […]
The Wall Street Journal recently reported a headline article that silicone implants were banned by the FDA in 1992 and are making a comeback since the ban was lifted in 2006. However, silicone implants did not completely disappear during the claimed 14 year ban. According to Dr. Mark Mandell-Brown, voted 2013 ‘Top Doc’ for breast […]
Most people associate plastic surgery with those that are trying to hold on to the beauty of their youth or for reasons of vanity. However, there are many people that have taken advantage of liposuction for its health benefits. Some surgeons may have mixed feelings about the procedure and it is important that you understand […]
Natrelle 410, the “gummy bear implant,” now on the market Most people probably think of one thing when they heard the words “gummy bear;” the delicious, ursine candies. But there’s another meaning – what are known as “gummy bear breast implants,” the nickname for a type of silicone gel implant that’s been the subject of […]
Some simple things you can do to get the most out of your weight loss regimen Losing weight is a common New Year’s resolution, but around this time, a lot of people who vowed to get slimmer will give up due to frustration that their efforts are not producing the results they’re after. Try not […]
The dos and don’ts of growing older elegantly When we’re kids, all we want to do is grow up – but once we do, we wind up wanting to look and feel younger. But unfortunately, we’re all destined to age, our skin along with it. Time slays kings, ruins towns, and beats high mountains down […]
What goes into the final tally One of the biggest factors that can deter prospective cosmetic surgery patients is the cost of the procedure itself. Since cosmetic surgery is, in most cases, discretionary, it’s not typically covered by insurance, so the cost of the procedure falls upon the patient. With surgical procedures running a tab […]
Can now be used to treat overactive bladder Botox isn’t just useful for making your facial wrinkles fade (although it’s certainly useful for that). It’s also used to treat muscle disorders, excess sweating, and acne. Now, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved it for another use; treating overactive bladder. Overactive bladder is a […]
A new study suggests it’s possible We all know Botox is an effective treatment for minimizing the appearance of frown lines, but is it possible that they could also treat the frowns themselves? Researchers at the Chevy Chase Cosmetic Centre in Maryland suggest that Botox could be used to treat depression. In a story in […]