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Caffeine and Exercise Combo May Ward Off Skin Cancer

Caffeine and exercise together may have surprising health benefits. The combination was found to help prevent skin cancer and reduce tumor size in mice, according to study results presented at the American Association for Cancer Research’s annual meeting. “I believe we may extrapolate these findings to humans and anticipate that we would benefit from these […]

Diet Tips for an Improved Complexion

dsc_2979 by By Francesco Crippa, on Flickr Eating more fruits and vegetables isn’t just good for your waistline. It can also make your skin look healthier, according to a new study. Researchers from the School of Psychology at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland found that a diet that includes more fruits and vegetables […]

Botox Turns Ten and Its Uses Continue to Grow

Botox, the most popular cosmetic treatment in the world, has turned 10. Approved by the FDA to treat frown lines between the eyebrows in April 2002, in the past ten years the uses for Botox have grown through new approvals and off-label treatments. Allergan, the maker of Botox, says that last year about 51% of […]

New Injection May Improve Facial Fat Grafting Results

When fat is combined with Selphyl for a facial fat grafting injection, it may increase the graft’s survival rate, reports Cosmetic Surgery Times. Facial fat grafting adds volume to your face using your own natural fat. Fat is removed from one area of the body, such as the abdomen or the buttocks, and is then […]

Cosmetic Facial Procedures Also Used for Hand Rejuvenation

We often focus our anti-aging efforts on our face, but our hands may be just as likely to give away our age. That’s why many cosmetic surgeons have begun to offer hand rejuvenation by applying common non-surgical procedures for the face to the hands, reports the New York Times. How Your Hands Age As you […]

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, […]

More Consumers Looking Online for Cosmetic Surgery Information

A new survey finds a growing number of consumers are looking at social media sites for cosmetic surgery information. The survey, from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, found that 42 percent of patients receive most of their information about cosmetic surgery from social media, such as Facebook and Twitter. It is […]

Facelift Makes You Look Seven Years Younger, Study Finds

Facial cosmetic surgery can make you look about seven years younger, according to a new study. The study found that not only does a facelift make your face look younger, but those who had multiple facial procedures turned back the clock even more. On average, the study found the following: Patients who had a face […]

Demand Grows for Laser Tattoo Removal Procedures

More people who regret their tattoos are taking action and getting them removed with laser tattoo removal procedures, reports ModernMedicine. The tattoo industry has grown in recent years, which in turn has increased the demand for tattoo removal. Tattoo removal revenue has risen about 21 percent over the past five years, market analysis firm IBISWorld […]

Study Examines Swelling After Dermal Fillers

Hyaluronic acid fillers, such as Juvederm and Restylane, are popular non-surgical injectables. They are among the safest, most effective anti-aging treatments for the face; however, there are some possible side effects. A new study examined the incidence of edema, a potential side effect of dermal fillers, after hyaluronic acid injections. Published in the American Journal […]