Archive for June, 2012

Experts Recommend the Best Foods for Your Skin

WebMD has recommendations on some of the best foods for your skin, according to doctors with backgrounds in both dermatology and nutrition. While little research has shown a connection between particular foods and skin health, says New York dermatologist Cheryl Karcher, MD, who was a nutritionist before she became a doctor, “the skin is a […]

New Eyelid Fat Removal Technique Highlighted in Cosmetic Surgery Journal

A cosmetic surgeon has developed a surgical technique for removing age-related fat in the inner corner of the eye, according to MarketWatch. This procedure can remove the eyelid fat more quickly than traditional eyelid surgery. According to Dr. Sheila Barbarino, who authored an article on the technique that was published in the American Journal of […]

Taking Aspirin May Help Lower Risk of Skin Cancer

Aspirin by 100777’s, on Flickr A new study found that people who take aspirin regularly may lower their risk for skin cancer. Researchers from Aarhus University Hospital in Denmark found that people taking aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, were less likely to develop squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. For the […]

Staying Active After Abdominal Liposuction Wards Off Deep Belly Fat

A recent study confirms how important it is to stay active after abdominal liposuction. Patients in a Brazilian study who didn’t exercise after surgery had an increase in visceral fat around their abdominal organs. Visceral fat is more closely associated with diabetes and heart disease than superficial fat found just under the skin. The study […]