How to Get Rid of Under Eye Wrinkles: Causes, Treatments, and Cost
What are under eye wrinkles? Under eye wrinkles are some of the most frustrating indicators of age on the face. Coupled with crow’s feet, these common fine lines occur as a natural part of the aging process and are often unavoidable. The skin on faces is meant to conform and stretch, and too much smiling ... Read more
Ultrashape: Review, How It Works, Side Effects, and Cost
Is painless, non-invasive fat reduction possible? According to the makers of UltraShape — a body-shaping procedure that uses pulsed ultrasound energy to zap away fat cells — it’s as real as it gets. The treatment joins the pantheon of existing non-surgical, fat-reducing procedures, including CoolSculpting, Zerona, SculpSure, and others. How does UltraShape differ? How does ... Read more
Dysport, Your Botox Alternative: Treatment, Units, Cost, and Reviews
Quick facts About Injection sites Safety and side effects Results Cost What Is Dysport? Dysport is an injectable product that is primarily used in anti-wrinkle treatment, although it is also used to treat certain medical conditions. When used for cosmetic purposes, it works by temporarily paralyzing the targeted facial muscles that cause frown lines. Dysport ... Read more
Cold Sore vs. Canker Sore: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
What is the difference between cold sores and cankers? While cold sores may appear inside the mouth, they’re more often found on the skin surrounding it, especially the lips, mouth, and nose. Cold sores (also called fever blisters) can occasionally be found on other parts of the body, such as the cheeks or fingers. As ... Read more
Does Detox Water Work? Benefits, Myths, and More
What is detox water? Detox water is water that has been infused by certain fruits, vegetables, or herbs including lemon, apple, cucumber, mint, basil and more. Detox water evangelists claim that certain ingredients, mixed with water, will help flush the system of harmful toxins that weigh you down. But essentially, detox water is just infused water. The ... Read more
Migraine Surgery: Review, Recovery, Side Effects, and Cost
What is migraine surgery? Migraine surgery, also known as nerve decompression surgery, requires the suppression of myofascial trigger points — the irritable spots that can become tight, triggering migraine pain — so that they are unable to send any pain signals to the brain. The surgery was developed by plastic surgeon Bahman Guyuron, M.D. in ... Read more
Laser Skin Resurfacing: Before and After, Recovery, and Cost
What is laser skin resurfacing? Laser skin resurfacing, also known as a laser peel, uses concentrated, pulsating beams of light to remove the outer layer of the skin, called the epidermis. These lasers target the under-layer of the skin using high-heat beams, which encourages the production of new collagen fibers. Like most laser treatments, laser ... Read more
Keratosis Pilaris: Causes, Symptoms, Picture, and Treatments
What is keratosis pilaris? Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition that affects more than three million people a year and occurs in people with both normal and dry skin. Also called chicken skin, keratosis pilaris causes rough patches and tiny bumps on the upper arms, butt, cheeks and thighs. One way to distinguish chicken ... Read more
Low pH Cleansers: What They Are and How They Work
What is pH and why is it important? ‘pH’ stands for potential of hydrogen. The pH scale is a measure of acidity. It goes from 0 to 14 with 0 being the most acidic and 14 being the most alkaline (aka basic). A neutral pH is 7. The skin’s natural pH falls on the acidic ... Read more
Scar Revision: Z-plasty, W-plasty, and Other Techniques
There are several scar revision techniques available. Where the scar is on your body and how it got there will help to determine which technique will be most successful. Though these procedures can be surgical or non-surgical, we’ll be looking at two widely used surgical techniques known as Z-plasty and W-plasty. What is a scar? ... Read more