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Coolsculpting Cost: Prices for Arms, Chin, Belly and Thighs
How much does Coolsculpting cost? The average cost of a Coolsculpting treatment is $2,681. The cost of your treatment will depend on several factors: Coolsculpting costs by body area The cost of your Coolsculpting treatment will depend on the size of the area being treated. Larger body areas require bigger applicators. Each applicator has a ... Read more
The Sculptra Butt Lift: Procedure, Before and After, Recovery, and Cost
What is Sculptra? Sculptra is a poly-L-lactic acid injectable filler that’s typically used in the face to smooth out deep creases and wrinkles. Unlike hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvéderm and Restylane, which provide immediate results by physically lifting the skin, Sculptra works more gradually by stimulating collagen production over the course of several months. ... Read more
Do LED Red Light Therapy Beds Work? How Often Should I Use Them?
Light therapy has been used as a facial treatment for some time, but the idea of exposing the entire body to the restorative and regenerative benefits of LED red light is fairly recent — and increasingly popular. Skin care experts claim that these treatments can reverse the effects of sun exposure, stress, and the elements ... Read more
Juvederm: Cost, Types, Side Effects, and Results
Juvederm Quick Facts About: Juvederm is a popular injectable hyaluronic acid soft tissue filler manufactured by Allergan. It is used to replace lost facial volume due to aging. The injections are typically performed in a doctor’s office. The Juvederm family of fillers are FDA approved to treat many forms of facial wrinkling and folds. According ... Read more
5 Top Plastic Surgery Trends for 2018, According to Expert Surgeons
As society increasingly accepts cosmetic surgery as a means to enhance one’s appearance, procedures are constantly being perfected to meet the needs of an ever-evolving patient base. Botox’s growing popularity, the recent surge of interest in facial feminization, and the demand for body modification revisions offer examples of the industry’s adaptability. We asked leading plastic ... Read more
At-Home Microneedling: Reviews, Before and After, and Top Products
What is microneedling? Microneedling is performed by rubbing a device covered with hundreds of tiny needles over the skin causing small wounds in the outermost layers of the dermis. These microchannels stimulate the body to produce collagen, the protein that gives the skin its elasticity, and also allow serums and other topical products to be better absorbed. The concept ... Read more
Fresh Start: Dr. David Ores’ Non-Profit Jail Tattoo Removal
As the founder of Fresh Start, a not-for-profit organization that helps the previously incarcerated transition back into society, Dr. David Ores — a.k.a Dr. Dave to his patients on the Lower East Side of Manhattan — is set on offering free tattoo removal services to thousands of former inmates across the country. In the beginning… ... Read more
Over-the-Counter vs. Professional Chemical Peels
There are very few skin treatments that are as effective, time-tested, and gratifying as the chemical peel. A growing number of women – and men – are resorting to peels of various strengths to help give their skin a brighter, more youthful glow. Whether you follow your own recipe at home, buy your products over-the-counter, ... Read more
9 Uses for Dermal Fillers You Didn’t Know About
Does the idea of using injectable fillers like Juvederm or Retsylane on your cheeks and lips make you feel squeamish? Well, if so, brace yourself, because there’s a whole lot more that can be done. Experienced health care providers around the globe are not only treating those areas, but getting really creative with their use of injectable ... Read more
Treatments to Turn Back the Clock: A Facial Aging Timeline
Understanding exactly how the face changes with age can help you determine what issues need to be addressed and which treatments will be most effective. We spoke with three experts to gain their insight into the subtle markers of facial aging — decade by decade. Depending on which decade you fall into, here’s what can ... Read more