Based on the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) statistics, breast surgery remains to be among the top procedures being requested. They had a total of 290,274 cases in 2013. This reflects a 37% increase since 2000. However, despite the continuously increasing demand, women are still looking for better ways on how to achieve breast […]
Trying to look young has generated a multi-billion market as it ushered in several beauty products and treatments. If you are looking for a way to look young and pretty today, there are several options out there for the taking. But let me invite you in on some secrets. It actually pays to know them […]
Dermal fillers are used as a non-surgical procedure, usually performed in a doctor’s office. The substance to be used is injected into the area needed to be, basically, plumped up or filled in. The reasons for using dermal fillers vary, from filling in facial lines and wrinkles, to correcting nasolabial folds, to lessening the scars […]
Hyaluronic acid is a carbohydrate that is found naturally throughout the body. It works to keep the joints and muscles lubricated. Unfortunately hyaluronic acid has a short life span of perhaps one day in the skin, making it essential that it be constantly replenished to keep the skin nourished. If the skin has enough hyaluronic […]
The term “nanotechnology” refers to the ability to handle matter that is very small in scale, such as the size of molecules or atoms. These structures being manipulated can be sized anywhere from one to one hundred nanometers. The new and innovative materials being developed with nanotechnology can have a wide spectrum of uses and […]
Those with prematurely aging skin or excessive dryness or people who are prone to blemishes and acne, should look at facial peels as a means to beautify the skin and make it healthier and younger looking. In the past, facial peels were so expensive that only a few were able to have one. While today, […]
Thermage is a device used to tighten the skin, especially in the jowl, neck and eyelid areas. The objective is to help the patient appear younger with tighter and smoother skin. Fine lines and wrinkles become noticeably improved with tightening. It is a noninvasive tool used to achieve a facelift-like appearance without having to undergo […]
Have you noticed that gradually you have accumulated brown spots on your skin, especially on your face and hands? Many of us do, especially as we age, and we are not happy about them. Where did these skin spots come from, and what can you do about them? The brown spots that you see today […]
Used for centuries by the Chinese in medicines and as remedies for ailments like headaches or indigestion, green tea extract has become extremely popular because of its known therapeutic values for the body and for the skin. It is also used extensively today in skin care products due to its potent antioxidants that are powerful […]
With a vast array of anti-wrinkle creams on the market today, it is hard to determine which one is best for you. With all their fancy names and lengthy explanations of what they will do for you, it can be slightly overwhelming to say the least. Everyone is looking for a quick solution to how […]
