It’s a dilemma of aging supposedly identified by that famous French beauty Catherine Deneuve: Do you want to keep a firm fanny or face? Beyond a certain age, it was said, maintaining a slim derrière meant a hollowed-out face with droopy cheeks and wrinkles. Fortunately, a fast-forward through the decades has brought increased options. Due… Continue reading Bringing Back a Youthful-Looking Face
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5 Cosmetic Procedures That Can Make You Look Worse
For the millions of people who contemplate getting cosmetic surgery, it is perfectly normal to flip flop over whether to go for it or not. Whether it’s a bump in your nose from an old accident that never healed right, or a plump up to lips that you always thought were too small, it’s important… Continue reading 5 Cosmetic Procedures That Can Make You Look Worse
Questions You Have Probably Always Wanted to Ask About Cosmetic Surgery and Procedures
Terms like Botox, filler, liposuction, facelift, and breast implants have become a common part of our lexicon. Yet even though we all seem to have a familiarity with cosmetic surgery, or have undergone procedures ourselves, you probably still have questions. Here are the answers you need: Is there a non-surgical option to a nose job?… Continue reading Questions You Have Probably Always Wanted to Ask About Cosmetic Surgery and Procedures
Botox “Chemodenervation” Helps Dermal Fillers Last Longer
Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers are a popular treatment for facial lines and wrinkles, but early degradation of fillers may limit how long their effects last. Experimental evidence supports prolonging the effects of HA dermal fillers by using them together with botulinum toxin, according to a study done by Dr. Ismail Küçüker and colleagues of the… Continue reading Botox “Chemodenervation” Helps Dermal Fillers Last Longer
Filling in Wrinkles Safely
In the quest for youth—or at least a more youthful appearance—women and men are seeking treatments to minimize laugh lines, crow’s feet, and frown lines, as well as to plump up lips and cheeks. A popular treatment involves injecting dermal fillers into the face. In studies of FDA-approved dermal fillers, people generally report they are… Continue reading Filling in Wrinkles Safely