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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 […]

Study Examines Teens’ Sunscreen & Tanning Habits

Fun at the beach by macinate, on Flickr A new study shows troubling data about teens’ sunscreen habits. While more than half reported having suffered a sunburn, only a quarter were using sunscreen regularly at age 14. The study, published in Pediatrics, tracked 360 U.S. kids’ sunscreen and tanning behaviors for three years. The participants […]

The Facelift and Beyond: Today’s Facial Rejuvenation Options

Facial procedures have evolved over the past few decades. No longer is a facelift the only option, reports the Miami Herald. Here is an overview of some of the facial rejuvenation procedures available today. Facelifts Targeting the signs of aging in the lower part of the face, a facelift can erase imperfections through lifting and removing […]

Dental Implants Can Give You Back Your Smile

It may surprise you, but 69% of adults aged 35 to 44 have lost at least one tooth to an accident, gum disease, a failed root canal or tooth decay. By age 74, about a quarter of all adults has lost all of their permanent teeth. If you have missing teeth and are considering dental […]

The Doctors TV Highlights Botox Alternative Xeomin

Xeomin is the newest botulinum toxin to receive FDA approval to treat lines between the brows. A recent episode of ABC’s “The Doctors” took a closer look at the injectable. Merz’s Xeomin offers patients a third choice — in addition to Botox and Dysport — for those wanting botulinum toxin injections. Xeomin works in the […]

Earlobe Rejuvenation Can Correct Stretched Earlobes

Earlobe repair surgery for stretched earlobes is becoming more common, according to British paper the Daily Mail. Whether from years of wearing earrings or just the natural aging process, earlobes can stretch and age a woman. Some are choosing to have this corrected either in combination with a facelift or just the lobes on their […]