How to Use Bentonite Clay: Detox, Masks, Benefits, and Dangers
What is bentonite clay? This healing clay is made from natural calcium bentonite, a porous rock that is mined worldwide, including in several American states. Bentonite is formed from volcanic ash and is soft and easily ground into powder. The powder can then be used to make clay facial masks. With no additional ingredients, it’s ... Read more
Palate Expander FAQ: Who Benefits from This Device and What Can They Expect?
For adults, the roof of your mouth feels like a single strong bone, but it wasn’t always that way. Before you hit puberty, your palate, also known as your maxilla, was comprised of two bones that came together at the center, or the midline suture. Eventually, these bones fuse, but before they do, they can ... Read more
Armpit Fat Removal (Bra Bulge): Lipo, Arm Lift, Coolsculpting, and Kybella
Unsightly bra bulge is difficult to target through diet and exercise, and easy to spot when you’re wearing tank tops or sleeveless blouses. It’s no wonder so many people turn to cosmetic treatments to get rid of it. Which procedure you choose will depend on how much time and money you want to commit. Here’s ... Read more
Is Liposuction Painful? Complications, Side Effects, Recovery, and Results
Liposuction may sound scary, but is that fear really justified? As with all procedures, knowing what you are getting yourself into can make all the difference. Here, we answer some of the most common questions patients have for their surgeons both before and after the procedure. Is liposuction painful? Liposuction is an invasive procedure so ... Read more
The Mysterious Stress Rash: What It Is and What You Can Do About It
Stress keeps you awake at night. It causes you to eat poorly, forgo exercise, and ignore basic routines like washing your face before you turn in for the night. It’s secondary effects on the skin alone include everything from dehydration to under-eye bags. It is easy to say that stress is bad for you both ... Read more
Photofacial: Types, Benefits, Side Effects, and Recovery
This issue is brought to you by Dina MD Clinic What is a Photofacial? Photofacials are treatments that use different types of light emitting devices to treat skin discoloration and reduce the appearance of blemishes. This procedure is ideal for those looking to treat a variety of common skin issues including wrinkles, large pores, and ... Read more
Eyelash Perm (Lash Lift): What It Is, Efficacy, Safety Concerns, and Best DIY Kits
Women have long sought longer lashes. Fuller darker lashes make our eyes look wider, healthier, and shapelier. Although they are frequently associated with femininity, not every woman is blessed with naturally luscious lashes. Most women seek to create or enhance this effect through the use of eyelash curlers or extensions. However, these are temporary and ... Read more
VI Peel Review: Ingredients, Before and After, Side Effects, and Cost
VI Peels’s combination of ingredients purportedly acts deeper below the surface of the skin than other popular chemical peel brands, leading to more dramatic and long-lasting results. Here’s what you need to know about this popular medical-grade skin treatment. What are VI Peels good for? Much like other chemical peels, VI Peels can be used ... Read more
Can’t Stop Scratching Your Head? What Causes Scalp Scabs, and How to Treat Them
What are scalp scabs? Scalp scabs are flaky, itchy, and sensitive patches of skin beneath your hair. When you have them, it’s tempting to keep scratching or picking at your scalp, but that will only make the condition worse. Administering the appropriate treatment for scalp scabs is challenging, since the condition can be caused by ... Read more
Botox Brow Lift: Is it Really Better Than the Surgical Alternative?
Introducing The Brow Lift Even if you generally shy away from surgery, you should still give some consideration to this option. First of all, you might be surprised at how safe and effective brow lift surgery can be. Second of all, it’s important to understand brow lift surgery in order to appreciate the strengths and ... Read more