Whether it’s for work or to stay in touch with friends and family, nearly everyone is spending more time looking at their face on devices over the past 18 months. That takes a toll. As our cameras and video conferencing software get more and more advanced, we’re left with often unforgiving portrayals of ourselves. Advanced… Continue reading How Do I Look?
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What Is Causing My Acne?
For many, pesky pimples and more severe acne breakouts can be unsightly or cause embarrassment. Some people have breakouts consistently on their cheeks. Others have breakouts confined only to their chin, and some have pimples across their entire face. But is there rhyme or reason for where acne is present? “There is little scientific evidence… Continue reading What Is Causing My Acne?
Watch Out for “Fashion” Contact Lenses
Cosmetic contacts lenses – also known as costume or decorative contact lenses – can change the way your eye looks without correcting your vision. While they may seem like just another fashion accessory, the fact is all contacts require a prescription. Anyone who sells you lenses without getting a copy of your prescription or verifying… Continue reading Watch Out for “Fashion” Contact Lenses
Can Plastic Surgery Make You Look Older? Yes . . .
The goal of cosmetic surgery is to make a patient look like a refreshed, enhanced version of herself. Many women seek cosmetic surgery to turn back the clock, which is a respectable, personal choice. But there is a downside: the expressionless, puffy, distorted look that makes some women appear older than they are. Here are… Continue reading Can Plastic Surgery Make You Look Older? Yes . . .
Many Cosmetic Surgery Videos Are Misleading
Most YouTube videos on plastic surgery are simply misleading marketing campaigns posted by non-qualified medical professionals, according to a new study. The millions of people who turn to YouTube as a source for education on facial plastic surgery receive a false understanding that does not include the risks or alternative options, said lead author Boris… Continue reading Many Cosmetic Surgery Videos Are Misleading
Beware of Bad Plastic Surgeons
There are literally thousands of plastic surgeons in The United States alone. Any surgeon practicing cosmetic procedures can call themselves a “cosmetic surgeon,” however, to be considered an actual plastic surgeon one must be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. This requires additional residency and training. There are also other board certifications that… Continue reading Beware of Bad Plastic Surgeons
Partial Breast Radiation As Effective As Whole Breast Therapy
Women who were diagnosed with breast cancer and treated with a one-week regimen of partial breast radiation after their lumpectomy showed no increase in cancer recurrence or difference in cosmetic results compared to women who received post—surgical radiation of the entire breast for up to six weeks. The two-decade study, conducted by researchers from UCLA,… Continue reading Partial Breast Radiation As Effective As Whole Breast Therapy
Ready for Cosmetic Surgery? Don’t Aim for The Stars
They stare at us from magazines displayed at the supermarket checkout. They pop up on our televisions regularly. So maybe it’s not surprising that when some people consider plastic surgery, a celebrity’s image is what they are after. An annual survey by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery reveals that 13 percent… Continue reading Ready for Cosmetic Surgery? Don’t Aim for The Stars
Making The Decision about Breast Implants
Should I get breast implants? Are there alternatives? Will they need to be replaced? No matter what your reason – medical or cosmetic – for getting breast implants, the subject can be confusing and even emotionally taxing. Here, experts from the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tell you what you need to know both… Continue reading Making The Decision about Breast Implants