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ARE YOU HAPPY WITH YOUR SMILE?

When you smile and flash those pearly whites, is everything as it should be?

HOW TO TREAT CHRONIC MIGRAINE SYMPTOMS WITH BOTOX

For adults suffering from Chronic Migraine symptoms, the FDA approval for a new use of Botox may be an answer to headache problems. — Botox is an injectable used to improve the appearance of various signs of aging. Last year, over six million injections were administered in the United States alone. Now, Botox can also […]

WHY SLEEP APNEA MAY LEAD TO BLINDNESS

How The Effects Are Extending Beyond Your Sleep. Sleep apnea, a common sleep disorder, has recently been associated with a strong link to the loss of eyesight. Learn how to avoid this with proper treatment. SLEEP APNEA & BLINDNESS Last week, a Taiwan-based research group released a report revealing that patients with sleep apnea had […]

Top Benefits of Chemical Peels

The many benefits of a chemical peel have made it one of the most popular facial cosmetic treatments. While there are many options for non-surgical facial rejuvenation, including lasers and injectables, a chemical peel can often achieve similar results with a shorter recovery time. “Contrary to popular belief, the majority of physicians still readily use […]

Hair removal- Is your skin ready for summer?

Historically, hair removal has been a common ritual among people. Throughout the centuries, a plethora of tools, concoctions, methods and mixtures-some even toxic-have been used to remove unwanted hair. Fashion has also been a determining factor in the desire to remove hair from specific areas. The more clothing trends reveal more skin, removing hair from […]

Cosmetic and Functional Benefits of Eyelid Surgery

Blepharoplasty can often help when droopy upper eyelids impair vision. While many people know that eyelid surgery is a cosmetic procedure, in some cases it is also medically necessary. Before her eyelid surgery, 74 year-old Mary Lou never considered cosmetic surgery.  “I just thought I would grow old gracefully,” she tells tampabay.com. But when she […]

Mini Lift or Face Lift?

A mini face lift is often marketed as a less expensive, less invasive, option for facial rejuvenation. If you want to look younger, this is an appealing proposition; why not opt for the less extensive procedure? Mini Facelift for Minimal Signs of Aging Mini facelifts are best for treating minimal signs of aging. They can […]

Chin Augmentation on The Doctors

Erica Seeks a More Feminine Facial Profile I feel like a don’t have a very feminine profile, says Erica, on this episode of The Doctors. “I’d like to see if there’s anything you can do about it.” You have a significant accumulation of subcutaneous fat. You also have a significantly weak chin. If we drop […]

What is a Nose Job? Intro to Rhinoplasty

While it’s not the most elegant name for a cosmetic procedure, the term “nose job” is a common way to reference rhinoplasty. Rhinoplasty is performed to reshape the nose and thereby enhance facial symmetry and profile. In some cases, the surgery can also improve nasal function (although another procedure called septoplasty may be more suitable […]

Italian Study Looks at Combined Rhinoplasty and Chin Augmentation

A new study published in JAMA’s Facial Plastic Surgery journal takes a closer look at procedures that combine rhinoplasty and chin augmentation to enhance facial profile. Surgeons at the University of Verona evaluated 90 surgical cases performed over a span of 2 years. They assessed the long term stability and aesthetic outcome of simultaneous chin […]