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How to Get Rid of Chest Wrinkles: 6 Effective Treatments for a Sun Damaged Cleavage
While historically difficult to get rid of, chest wrinkles are no longer impossible to treat thanks to recent advancements in technology. Second only to the face, the chest is one of the most susceptible areas of the body to wrinkles caused by sun damage and natural aging. With age, the body slows its collagen production, ... Read more
Hyaluronidase Injection Dissolves Fillers: Cost, Pictures, and Side Effects
How do hyaluronic acid-based fillers work? To understand how hyaluronidase works, it is first important to understand the injectable dermal fillers it works to dissolve. Hyaluronic acid-based fillers are a class of injectable dermal fillers that includes Belotero, the Restylane products, and the Juvéderm products Voluma and Volbella. Dermal filler injections are an effective and ... Read more
Cosmetic Treatments for a Gummy Smile: From Botox to Lip Surgery
If you’re self-conscious about your gummy smile, you’ll be grinning from ear-to-ear when you discover that there are several cosmetic treatments available to address the issue. Most people incorrectly assume that the only options to correct excess gum tissue are surgical procedures performed either by a periodontist, a cosmetic dentist or an oral surgeon. However, ... Read more
Laser Stretch Mark Removal: Efficacy, Side Effects, and Cost
No cream can magically erase stretch marks. Laser treatments remain the most effective non-surgical stretch mark treatment option. Lasers are all the rage these days. Among numerous popular applications, they’re being used to zap away veins, tighten the skin, and eradicate unwanted hair growth. And to the delight of those living with unsightly stretch marks on their ... Read more
The Dermamelan Depigmentation Treatment: What It Is and How It Works for Your Skin
Many people find that their complexion changes as they age. This is often due to changes in the way your body produces melanin, the pigment that gives your skin color. Over the course of your life, a number of factors can affect the skin cells that produce melanin. For example, prolonged exposure to the sun ... Read more
Zerona ‘Shrinks Fat Cells’ from Your Body: False Promises Uncovered?
The promise of a treatment that can shave 3.72 inches from the waist, hips or thighs is an appealing proposition for any person who wants to target these stubborn problem areas. Better yet, this is a treatment that causes zero pain, with zero downtime. If you’re already feeling excited by the possibility of such a ... Read more
Skin Tightening: The Latest Non-Invasive Treatments Reviewed
Non-surgical, non-invasive aesthetic procedures work by causing controlled damage that jump-starts tightening, skin rejuvenation or weight loss. If you’ve got nagging flaws you want to fix but are hesitant to go under the knife, there’s no shortage of non-surgical options. Whether it’s fine lines, wrinkles, loose skin, or unwanted pockets of fat, doctors are making use ... Read more
truSculpt 3D Body Shaping: Review, Before & After, Side Effects, and Cost
While surgery remains the gold standard for fat reduction, according to the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM), non-invasive fat elimination showed a 58% increase between 2014 and 2015 alone. With the myriad of devices from which to choose, change is the only constant in the business of body sculpting. So, what sets ... Read more
What Is a TCA Peel and How Does It Work?
What is a TCA peel? TCA is the abbreviation for trichloroacetic acid, a chemical commonly used in a wide range of chemical peels. TCA peels use a type of acid that can be customized to a variety of applications and strengths, from a quick lunch-break treatment to a complete restart for your skin. “Trichloroacetic acid ... Read more
Does CoolSculpting Work: Treatment Areas, Reviews, Before and Afters, Cost
Quick Facts About Treatment areas Number of treatments needed Results Cost Medical Review What Is CoolSculpting? CoolSculpting is a non-invasive body-contouring procedure designed for people at, or close to, their ideal weight. During a CoolSculpting treatment, subcutaneous fat is cooled to a temperature low enough to cause fat cell death (apoptosis). Subcutaneous fat refers to ... Read more
