How to Heal Sunburn Fast – 15 Tips from Top Dermatologists
Exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays can lead to premature aging. And without careful skin preparation, the sun’s harsh rays can also lead to sunburn. Next time you’re in trouble, turn to these top tips to heal your sunburn, fast. Although you can see the sunlight and feel the heat, you can’t see or feel ... Read more
6 Non-Surgical Facelift Treatments Recommended by Plastic Surgeons
With the range of current technologies and procedures available, people don’t want to, or more importantly, don’t have to, go under the knife. If your goal is to restore your youthful glow, you can use a combination of non-surgical procedures to achieve a natural looking facelift without surgery, even well into your 60s. In many ... Read more
Brow Lift (Forehead Lift): Techniques, Side Effects, Recovery, and Cost
There is a cosmetic procedure that can reverse these effects of gravity and aging — the brow lift, otherwise known as a forehead lift or browplasty. We asked Dr. R. Brannon Claytor, a prominent plastic surgeon based in Bryn Mawr, PA to answer some the most frequently asked questions on this popular procedure. What is ... Read more
Retin-A for Wrinkles: The Fountain of Youth in a Tube?
What is Retin-A, and how does it work? Retin-A, also known as tretinoin or retinoic acid, is a naturally occurring, acidic form of vitamin A. It’s part of a large class of chemical compounds called retinoids, which are used in medicine to regulate cell growth. Of the many retinoids on the market, both natural and synthetic, ... Read more
Platysmaplasty: Procedure, Recovery, Complications, and Cost
This issue is brought to you by North Shore Med Spa Aesthetics How common is neck lift surgery? It’s important to recognize that there are various types of neck rejuvenation procedures. For instance, if you have minimal aging and good skin condition but still feel uncomfortable with the appearance of your neck, your first approach ... Read more
Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate: Symptoms, Causes, Surgery, and Recovery
What is cleft lip and cleft palate? Cleft lip and cleft palate — also known as orofacial clefts — are the result of birth defects where the mouth and lip structures have failed to form properly during the first trimester of pregnancy. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2,650 American babies are ... Read more
How Bow Leg Correction Surgery Is Performed
Do you feel insecure about the bowed shape of your legs, preferring to cover them up rather than wear shorts or skirts in the summer? If so, a simple, minimally invasive plastic surgery procedure can be performed to remodel your legs, giving them a straighter, more balanced and shapely appearance. In the mid nineties, New York plastic surgeon ... Read more
Everything You Need To Know About Mole and Freckle Removal
Knowing the difference between moles, freckles, and serious skin conditions like skin cancer is an important part of both your cosmetic goals and your overall health. We asked three doctors some of the most common questions about mole and freckle removal options. The difference between moles, freckles, and melanomas Both moles and freckles are very common ... Read more
Plastic Surgery Vacation Packages: Are The Savings Worth The Risk?
World class care, discretion, and substantial savings — plastic surgery vacation packages promise all this and more. Every year, some 750,000 Americans choose to receive health care outside of the United States, with plastic surgery spurring the medical tourism industry’s growth. Whether it’s for a breast augmentation, tummy tuck, butt lift, eyelid surgery or any ... Read more
Breast Cancer Gene: What It Means for You and Your Family
We all inherit DNA from our family. Like it or not, sometimes inherited genes put us at higher risk for disease, which is the case for women who test positive for BRCA breast cancer gene mutations. The majority of women who are carriers of this mutation have a family history of breast, ovarian and other ... Read more
