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Younger People Find It Harder to Read Emotions on Wrinkled Faces

Could your facial wrinkles make it more difficult for people to read your emotions? A recent study in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology has concluded that this is the case – at least for younger observers. Age-related changes such as wrinkles and folds can interfere with the perception of emotions among the young, while […]

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 […]

Facelift or Fillers: What’s the Difference?

What’s the difference between facelift surgery and dermal fillers? If you’re considering a facial cosmetic procedure, you might wonder whether surgery is necessary, or if an injection will suffice. Here’s a breakdown of the pros and cons of facelift surgery and dermal fillers to help you reach your decision. Dermal Fillers temporarily reduce facial wrinkles […]

Is There a Best Age for a Facelift?

Can you be too old or too young for a facelift? Since most facelift surgeries are performed between the ages of 40–60, should you consider your procedure in your early 40s, or wait until your late 50s? As conversation on RealSelf.com shows, there are many opinions on the subject. However, most cosmetic surgeons agree: there […]

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 […]