Laser skin resurfacing can be used to treat a variety of unwanted facial attributes as well as improve the appearance of the skin by eliminating wrinkles, fine lines and scars. It can also treat discolored areas while improving the clarity and texture of your skin. However, laser resurfacing is not limited to just these facial blemishes. Physicians have found that laser resurfacing can have many other wonderful uses. Laser skin resurfacing ...
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Microdermabrasion is a mostly noninvasive procedure that removes the uppermost layer of the skin. The process is performed using a small handheld machine that removes the dead cells at the top layer of the skin and gives the patient younger looking skin that is also healthier. Microdermabrasion can help a patient reduce the visibility of sun spots, acne scars and fine lines. One of the reasons for its popularity is ...
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The desire to have fuller lips is one shared by a good number of women. Celebrities are sporting fuller lips that pack a plump punch on the red carpet. There are a few things you need to be aware of before taking the plunge and having your lips injected. One of the most popular fillers currently available is hyaluronic acid (HA). Hyaluronic acid is actually a natural substance produced by the ...
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The first time lasers were used to treat skin conditions was more than four decades ago. Back then, carbon dioxide and argon lasers were most frequently used and their effects were remarkable. However, their effectiveness came with the major side effect of scar formation. During the last 20 years, major advances in lasers made the technology much more acceptable to use. Further developments have made lasers safer, more effective, comfortable ...
Read MoreThe arrival of winter makes some people fear that it’s going to suck the life out of their skin. Freezing temperatures can be harsh on the skin by making it dry, dull and dehydrated. Thankfully, that doesn’t have to be the case if you choose to follow a proper skincare regimen. The following winter skincare do’s and don’ts are designed to help keep your skin beautiful and healthy during the ...
Read MoreAcne is a problem that may appear due to hormonal changes or any unhealthy procedure done on the skin. Lasers can be used to treat acne scars and is considered a noninvasive treatment since no cuts are made on the skin. Treatment of acne scars with a laser gives very promising results. Lasers are also an alternative method for the treatment of scars like injuries, wrinkles and other types of ...
Read MoreThere are many people who look in the mirror and wish they could get rid of the wrinkles on their face and restore their youthful appearance. They also wish for smoother skin and less fine lines on their face. Aging is unavoidable but fighting the visible signs of aging is not impossible thanks to advances in cosmetic surgery. One of the most popular ways to fight the aging process is ...
Read MoreThe term “laser” stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation and is a concentrated beam of light. Doctors have been using lasers to treat various medical conditions since the 1960s. Although they have been shown to be effective, lasers can actually cause adverse effects to both the target site and the surrounding healthy tissues. Luckily for patients, modern lasers can target a specific area without the risk of ...
Read MoreThe appearance of wrinkles on the face is a sign of aging. It’s something that happens to everyone yet not everyone does something about it. There are a variety of options available for women (and men) who want to turn back the clock and give their face a more youthful look. Wrinkle fillers injected into the face transform wrinkles and lines in a half hour or less. The results can last ...
Read MoreRemoving unwanted hair has never been easier than through the use of laser hair removal. A laser hair removal procedure involves the use of a highly concentrated light beam to remove unwanted hairs on any part of the body. The energy from the light beam goes through the skin to target a pigment called melanin, which is found in high concentrations in the hair follicles. The follicles absorb the light ...
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