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5 Ways to Restore Youth to Your Lips

Cosmetic surgeons have mastered the broad strokes of facial rejuvenation. While there are continually new advancements in facelift surgery, the true cutting edge of cosmetic surgery lies in the subtle touches – slight features that reveal the signs of aging. In particular, one of the most exciting developments has been the emergence of new lip […]

What You Need to Know About Chemical Peels

Sun exposure, acne, or just getting older can leave your skin tone uneven, wrinkled, spotted or even scarred. If you want to look smoother and younger, you might want to consider a chemical peel treatment, which involves varying chemical solutions to smooth the texture of your skin by removing the damaged outer layers, boosting cell […]

New Techniques with Dermal Fillers

When it comes to facial rejuvenation, sometimes it helps to be a little creative with dermal fillers. A recent article in the Cosmetic Surgery Times has highlighted the work of Dr. Steven Fagien, who argues that diluting hyaluronic acid fillers and preparing customized filler treatments presents new possibilities for facial rejuvenation. “Once collagen went away, […]

Does Fat Return After Liposuction? New Study Says No

A new study in the latest issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery has dealt a serious blow to previous reports that fat cells are redistributed to untreated areas after liposuction. Using a larger sample size and more precise measuring techniques, the study found no evidence of fat redistribution after liposuction. A report published last year […]

What Does Rhytidectomy Mean?

Sometimes it seems that doctors have a language all their own, with the long, complicated names for different surgical procedures. While sometimes it’s easy to guess what the words mean (abdominoplasty has something to do with the abdomen), other times it can seem like words come completely out of left field. When it comes to […]

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 […]

Protect Your Skin: Learn How to Detect Skin Cancer

Close to half of adults in the U.S. don’t know the signs of skin cancer, according to a new survey. In an effort to increase the public’s knowledge about skin cancer, the American Academy of Dermatology (ADD) has launched the SPOT Skin Cancer initiative. The goal of SPOT is to educate people on how to […]

Beware of “Trout Pout” When Undergoing Lip Augmentation

Lip augmentation can make you look younger by plumping thinning lips. But surgeons—and some stars—recommend avoiding extremes. French actress Emmanuelle Beart recently told French newspaper Le Monde, “I had my mouth done at 27. It was botched.” An overdone lip augmentation is often referred to as a “trout pout” because the plumped appearance makes them […]

Study Finds Vitamin A Supplements Decrease Risk of Melanoma

Vitamin Packaging by colindunn, on Flickr Vitamin A supplements appear to reduce the risk of melanoma, but researchers aren’t yet recommending you add it to your vitamin regimen, reports WebMD. A study analyzed the risk for melanoma among 69,635 participants. Those who took vitamin A supplements were about 40 percent less likely to develop melanoma, […]