Heart-Shaped Nipples: What Plastic Surgeons Think of This New Trend
Your belly button or tongue piercing is unlikely to shock anyone these days — except maybe your elderly relatives. Once a taboo subject, body modifications have become quite common, particularly in larger American cities. Body modification encompasses everything from ear piercing and tattoos, to more extreme procedures involving subdermal implants, surgical procedures, and saline injections. ... Read more
How to Reduce Bruising After Fillers: Causes, Prevention, and Treatments
Bruising is very common after filler treatments. Some studies state that it occurs in roughly 19% – 24% of patients, while others have concluded that figure to be as high as 68%. The areas where the skin shows the most visible signs of aging are also the most likely to bruise after filler injections, namely ... Read more
VelaShape Review: Does It Actually Work?
VelaShape is one of the latest innovations in non-invasive body contouring and cellulite treatment. These procedures sculpt the body via lasers, radio frequency energy and other technologies to smooth out the skin, and make you appear trimmer and slimmer. While VelaShape has been turning heads, like all “miracle” procedures it’s important to approach it knowing ... Read more
A Guide to Botox for the Chin: Addressing Dimples and Wrinkling
The mouth is not only the prime focal point of the lower face, but also the most dynamic, with forty muscles working overtime to convey our emotions. Botox and other cosmetic treatments targeting these muscles can result in significant aesthetic improvements. Also known as chin-tox, Botox injections to the chin can help give it a ... Read more
Lighten Up: The Deal with Skin Lightening Treatments
Achieving the perfect skin tone is one of the most elusive cosmetic feats out there. For some of us, it’s a silky-smooth, sun-kissed glow we’re after. For others, it’s a matter of dialing down and evening out a spotty complexion. From home remedies to spray tans to laser treatments, there are hundreds of unique ways ... Read more
10 Tried-and-True Rice Water Tips For Your Beauty Routine
You’ve heard of slathering avocado and olive oil on your face to beautify the skin, but did you know that you can actually use the excess water from rice for a skin pick-me-up, too? It might seem a little strange, but beauty bloggers and skincare experts are dubbing rice water a beauty secret worth trying. ... Read more
Chin Fillers: An Increasingly Popular Alternative to Surgical Augmentation
When it comes to striking facial features, you typically wouldn’t think the chin would be at the top of anyone’s list. But according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), over 16,000 people had surgical chin augmentation (mentoplasty) in 2016. Although the procedure is on the decline — 4 percent more patients had the ... Read more
The Oil Cleansing Method: Can It Actually Better Your Skin?
For many years, the phrase “oil-free” went a long way when it came to describing gentle facial skincare products. But lately there’s been a lot of hype surrounding the oil-based cleansing method, which claims to leave users with clear, youthful, and radiant skin without stripping it of moisture or causing irritation. The oil cleansing method ... Read more
Sniffing Out Nose Shapes: The 12 Most Common Nose Types
Whether you’re scouting ideas for a nose re-shaping procedure or just want to know which kind of nose you have, this list of the most common nose types will provide you with the insight you’re after. Nose shapes are just like any other body part: no two are exactly alike. With that being said, there ... Read more
Why Do My Feet Sweat So Much? Causes, Prevention and Medical Treatments
There are 250,000 sweat glands in your feet, which typically produce about a half a pint of moisture a day. This high concentration of sweat glands means you’re more likely to sweat excessively from your feet than other parts of your body. Medical Causes of Excessive Sweating The following factors may increase the likelihood of ... Read more
