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Everything Old Is New: The 411 on Leech Therapy
Imagine sitting back in a tub or laying on a table with leeches attached to your body. Now imagine that you did this to yourself on purpose. Roose Bolton, the villainous lord from HBO’s Game of Thrones, does exactly this on a semi-regular basis. He speaks of leeches being the key to a long life. ... 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
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
Hair Miniaturization: Understanding the Causes of Male Pattern Baldness
An overwhelming 95% of all hair loss cases begin with hair miniaturization. This process, which causes individual strands and follicles to shrink, can eventually lead to baldness. Diagnosing these symptoms and understanding the hair’s growth cycle can help prevent hair loss before it’s too late. Hair miniaturization, also known as androgenic alopecia or pattern hair ... Read more
Angry Resting Face Is A ‘Syndrome’, And Plastic Surgeons Have The Cure
Remember that super-viral Bitchy Resting Face Public Service Announcement? It was all in good fun, parodying serious PSAs to warn the public about women who suffer from a perpetual scowl, but the condition is actually a serious problem for a lot of people. If you look disgruntled when you’re actually smiling on the inside, we ... Read more
How To Tighten Loose Skin After Weight Loss
Losing 50 or 100+ lbs. of excess weight is an achievement to be proud of. The problem is that a lean, toned body was what you had in mind — overhanging, loose skin definitely isn’t something you signed up for. Sure, you’re over the moon because your health has improved in so many ways. But when ... 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
Receding Hairline? Microblading Tattoos the Hair Back onto Your Scalp
Microblading started as a beauty treatment to help define thinning eyebrows. Now it’s being used on the scalp to conceal receding hairlines and shedding. Here’s what you need to know about this increasingly popular alternative to hair restoration surgery. If you’re not totally hip to the microblading craze, let us give you a quick rundown. Microblading ... Read more
Complete Guide to Eyebrow Microblading: Costs, Results, and Aftercare
Looking for a hassle-free, natural-looking way to fill out your sparse, wispy eyebrows? Microblading may be the solution you’ve been waiting for. Maybe those brows of yours have been damaged by stress, a burn, or years of being messed with. Or perhaps you wish they were just a little fuller or more shapely. Either way, ... Read more
Of These 9 Chin Hair Removal Techniques, Only One Is Truly Permanent
There are many different methods to get rid of chin hair—each with its own set of pros and cons. Here’s what the experts have to say about the effectiveness of these various techniques. I’m a woman — why do I have hair on my chin?! If you’ve ever asked yourself that question, rest assured — ... Read more