Archive for September, 2011

Anti-Wrinkle Pills Shown to Reduce Crow’s Feet

Pills by Lucy Reynell, on Flickr Preliminary trial results found that a new pill reduces crow’s feet, reports the New Scientist. The three-a-day anti-wrinkle pills use blends of natural foods extracts that are said to work by activating the genes that improve skin tone. Independent researchers told the New Scientist that the preliminary results are intriguing, […]

The Most Popular Cosmetic Surgery Fixes for Men

Although the majority of cosmetic surgery patients are women, there has been an increase in the number of men choosing cosmetic surgery in recent years. One report noted an 88 percent increase in cosmetic procedures performed on men since 1997, and a recent survey conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) found that […]

Debunking Common Skin Care Myths

Patients may blame how their skin ages on their parents, because “you get the genes your parents have,” says Dr. Sandra Lee, a dermatologist and member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. But habits make more of a difference than genetics in how your skin ages, she says. According to Lee, here are some […]

Botox Plus Obagi Nu-Derm Results in More Satisfied Patients

Patients who used the Obagi Nu-Derm skin care regimen in addition to having Botox, were more satisfied with their results than patients who had a Botox treatment with placebo, according to a clinical trial. The results also found there was a greater improvement in overall facial appearance among those who used Obagi Nu-Derm, which  works […]