Ultraviolet (UV) light is a main contributor to the signs of aging, such as wrinkles, uneven skin tone and sagging skin. Rays from the sun and tanning beds radiate this invisible radiation. The texture of your skin eventually changes if you are exposed to excessive UV light. While prevention and healthy skin care regimens are…
This patient was accustomed to using Botox injections to get rid of the crow’s feet around his eyes. But he recently heard of a new cosmetic filler called Belotero and decided to give it a try. This would be a transition from his normal use of neurotoxins (what makes Botox and Dysport) to the use…
Wrinkles are an inevitable fate for all people. Our skin can’t stay smooth and firm forever. However, there is a way to slow down the process of aging skin or to make the signs of aging less extreme. Wrinkle treatment with laser resurfacing can rejuvenate and revitalize the collagen structures within the skin, to make…
Radiesse is plastic surgery, without the plastic, and without the surgery. It takes the invasiveness, scalpels, stitches, and downtime out of a typical facelift, while still providing desired results. So what is Radiesse? What Radiesse Is and How It Works Radiesse is an injectable gel cosmetic made from calcium hydroxyapatite—a compound found in the bones…
As we age, our skin loses elasticity and firmness, turning frown lines, smile lines, crow’s feet, and the like, into permanent etchings in the skin. Weather from smiling or frowning, we begin to notice that these lines are there even when our faces are relaxed. Unfortunately, smile lines are nothing to smile about. While Botox…
Although we are advised to wear sunscreen on a daily basis to protect our skin from wrinkles and sun damage, choosing the right product can be confusing because there are so many factors to consider. Concepts like of SPF, UVA and UVB protection are not intuitive. Most people only have a vague understanding of what these…
Anyone who wants to diminish the appearance of creases, lines and sagging should learn about: What causes fine and deep lines Ways to prevent further signs of aging Possible wrinkle treatment options. Individuals are different in how they are predisposed for wrinkles. Different ethnic groups, for example, display different physiological patterns as their skin ages. …
The sun can be your best friend or worst enemy. Sunlight can provide your skin with Vitamin D and can even help with bad acne. Still it’s important to watch for over exposure to the sun. Obvious sun damage includes sunburns and skin cancer, but sun damage can also include thick, dry skin, wrinkles, blotches…
Chemexfoliation or derma-peeling, also known as chemical peels, is a technique used to improve the appearance of the skin. In this treatment, a chemical solution is applied to the skin, causing it to ‘blister’ and eventually peel off. The new and rejuvenated skin then becomes smoother and less wrinkled than old skin. Chemical peels can…
Facial Rejuvenation Research on Facial Fat Volumization, Stem Cell Use
Use fat for facial rejuvenation through the harvesting of stem cells shows promise. According to a panel of plastic surgeons who presented findings during The Aesthetic Meeting in San Francisco in April, the use of fat to add volume to the face is the best thing to happen to plastic surgery and surgical dermatology since…
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