The Lowdown On Breast Lift Scars
With age, breasts once perky and full begin to deflate and droop. Creams do very little to help, and exercise can make the problem even worse. Breast lift surgery is the only truly effective solution — if you can deal with the scars. Mastopexy, also known as breast lift surgery, is a surgical procedure that gives breasts ... Read more
Body Exfoliation and The Lancer Method: Your 3-Step Routine for Brighter, More Youthful Skin
Daily full-body scrub downs? A Hollywood dermatologist is popularizing this new trend among his celebrity clientele, claiming you can exfoliate your way to younger-looking skin. Pay attention, because your shower routine is about to get longer. Your anti-aging regimen shouldn’t stop at your neck, or even your décolletage. Arms, feet, knees, thighs, and even your backside are ... Read more
Fat Grafting vs. Breast Implants: Which Looks and Feels the Most Natural?
We recently spoke with five board-certified plastic surgeons to find out which option provides the most natural breast augmentation results. To our surprise, their answers varied widely. Choosing the right type of implant and procedure depends on a large number of factors — here’s what you need to know before going under the knife. Classic, ... Read more
Everything You Need to Know About Hand Rejuvenation
The lines in your palm won’t unveil any secrets about your life, but the back of your hands might. The best way to guess a person’s age is to look at their hands, not at their face. Although an effective skincare regimen and facial cosmetic procedures might help you look years younger than you really are, the wrinkly skin, prominent veins, and ... Read more
22 Anti-Aging Products Dermatologists Love and Recommend
We spoke with three board certified dermatologists to find which skincare products are proven to work. Here are their top picks. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a universal skincare routine. What works for one person may not work for another, and more often than not, finding the right cache of moisturizers and cleansers that will ... Read more
Is a Pain Free, Longer Lasting New Botox Treatment On The Way?
The active ingredients in Botox haven’t changed much since their anti-aging properties were discovered in the 1980s, but new formulas that are poised to hit the market soon may offer alternatives to this popular treatment. Botox has been the leading non-surgical anti-aging procedure since it was formally introduced to the market as a cosmetic treatment in 2002. It’s one ... Read more
Otoplasty Surgery: 9 Things to Know Before Getting Your Ears Pinned or Reshaped
As long as they have two of them, most people don’t give ears a second thought. But a quarter inch is all the difference it takes between ears that blend in and those that stick out. Ear surgery – also known as otoplasty – is the pinning or reshaping of ears. To pin ears, medical ... Read more
Stem Cells in Cosmetic Treatments: Separating Fact from Fiction
Stem cells are the anti-aging ingredient du jour. Cosmetic companies, spas, and even some doctors are touting their use as a sort of “fountain of youth” than can rejuvenate the skin and body and improve aesthetic procedures. There is no question that these cells are powerful and hold a lot of potential to treat a ... Read more
11 Surprising Facts About Dermal Fillers
Botox used to be the “go-to” anti-aging treatment of choice, but a growing number of consumers and doctors are now turning to dermal fillers as a way to restore a more youthful appearance to the face. Instead of freezing wrinkle-forming muscles, injectable fillers work by replacing the volume that is lost as levels of collagen ... Read more
Tightening Loose Skin Without Surgery Postpartum: My Experience with Microneedling
Non-invasive procedures work, but results vary. The pounds have melted away and the stretch marks have faded, but that doesn’t mean I exited pregnancy unscathed. Fully clothed, I may look like my former slim pre-pregnancy self, but what you don’t see is the thin, creepy skin and sagging belly hidden underneath my mom uniform of ... Read more