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Wednesdays: The Best Day for a Facial?

Ladies look their oldest when the clock strikes 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, according to a recent study commissioned by the British tanning company St. Tropez. The study claims that Wednesday is the day when all the common stressors – insomnia, work, weekend partying – catch up with us. The findings say…. 10 percent of women […]

New App Targets Appearance-Conscious Drinkers

A new smart phone application released by the Scottish government shows how alcohol abuse can change your appearance. While the “Drinking Mirror” may not address the more severe long-term health concerns of alcohol abuse, it does reveal a consequence that heavy drinkers might overlook. The app is very simple to use. You download it on […]

Demand for Facelift Surgery Continues to Grow in Middle East

According a report by the AMEinfo.com, facial surgeries in Dubai were popular during 2012 and are expected to increase further in 2013. The trend is thought to represent changing cultural beliefs about cosmetic surgery in this part of the world. Though long discouraged in many Middle Eastern countries, changing world views and the spread of […]

Dermatologist Debunks Acne Myths on The View

SkinMedica TNS Essential Serum was featured on the popular talk show The View yesterday. It was part of a segment with dermatologist Dr. Doris Day, about debunking “beauty myths.” Dr. Day included the TNS Essential Serm as the anti-aging product she recommends that costs a little more, but is worth the splurge. Although she did […]

Laser Treatments, Fillers and Other Face lift Alternatives

Even if you’re not ready for a face lift, you can still look younger. There are numerous anti-aging treatments, as well as lifestyle changes, that can help set the clock back a few years. If you’re a 20-something, these steps can also help you maintain that youthful look. 8 Ways to Look Younger Without a […]

Botox and Dermal Fillers Used in Two-Part Lip Procedure

Sometimes it takes two different techniques to produce one great result. Recently, a number of cosmetic surgeons have used a two-part procedure to enhance the appearance of the upper lip. Using Botox to mask fine lines, and dermal fillers to add volume, a cosmetic surgeon can completely overhaul the appearance of the upper lip. This […]

The Secrets to Maintaining Liposuction Results

Liposuction is often portrayed as an easy weight-loss solution – don’t diet and exercise, just get it sucked out. But the truth is that maintaining the results of liposuction surgery is a long-term commitment that can’t be taken lightly. On a recent episode of The Doctors, one woman’s liposuction journey was profiled, along with some […]

RealSelf.com Discusses 5 Ways To Make Latisse Last Longer

Latisse is an FDA-approved cosmetic treatment for inadequate eyelashes. Among beauty enthusiasts, it has received rave reviews, with an 85% approval rating on the popular cosmetic website RealSelf. Many Latisse users have developed their own techniques to carefully conserve every last drop of the medicine, which is applied at home using a special applicator. Recently, […]

Pokertox Isn’t a Bad Idea… It’s a Terrible Idea

More than ever before, men are seeking cosmetic procedures to improve their appearance – everything from Botox to facelift surgery. In the rush to accommodate traditional male priorities, some ideas are more successful than others. The idea of using Botox to enhance gamblers’ “poker faces,” which was recently floated by a New York doctor of […]

Vampire Facelift: Can Blood and Plasma Really Erase Wrinkles?

With movies, books and TV programs serving up vampire-themed entertainment, it shouldn’t surprise anyone to see this cultural obsession being used in marketing a unique facelift procedure called “selphyl” or the “vampire facelift.”  What makes this procedure stand out among its predecessors is that it involves using blood.  The surgeon takes blood from your arm, […]