Rhinoplasty (also known as a Nose Job) is one of the most popular types of plastic surgery. Plastic surgery is fairly common in the United States as the desire to enhance one’s appearance has become more accepted. Rhinoplasty is used to reshape the nose, for both cosmetic reasons as well as for facial reconstructions. According…
You’ve grown out of the awkward stages of adolescence only to find that you are now suffering from acne as an adult. Acne is a skin disorder that affects almost everyone at some point in life, but that “some point” is typically during the teenage years when puberty affects hormones. However, adult acne is a…
Most people have moles, growths on the skin that are usually brown or black. In fact, it is normal for any one person to have 10-40 moles by the time they reach adulthood. While most moles are harmless, there are reasons why people decide to have them removed. Moles change as people age, and many…
For years, most people have associated plastic surgery with women. However, in recent years many men have undergone surgical procedures to improve their appearance and help bring their “younger days” back to life. Today, men often feel the same pressures to look young that women have always felt. Whether they are hoping to remain successful…
An eyelid lift (Blepharoplasty) is done to repair sagging or drooping upper eyelids. Eyelids droop over time with age and gravity, but certain people are more prone to early drooping eyelids from heredity or disease. As people age, their vision can become impaired by significantly drooping eyelids, thus needing an eye lift. Other people, however,…
Chemical peels are one of the most popular non-invasive cosmetic procedures done to improve the appearance of the facial skin. Over time, sun exposure and the aging process take a toll on the skin and contribute to the formation of lines and wrinkles on the face. Hyperpigmentation and acne scars can also contribute to the…
For most women, pregnancy is one of the most enjoyable times of their lives. The feeling of life growing and kicking in their bellies is such a miraculous experience that pregnancy is thoroughly enjoyed. But for some women, pregnancy is not all enjoyment like they expected it to be. Many women have severe morning sickness…
Rhinoplasty is surgery used to reshape and/or repair the nose. Reasons behind choosing to have a “nose job” can be to change the appearance of the nose, its function, or both. Rhinoplasty is used to modify bone, cartilage, skin, or all three of the nose. Rhinoplasty is done to change the shape, size, or proportions…
Botox has now been approved by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration for temporary improvement of the appearance of crow’s feet. Crow’s feet are known as the lines around the outside corner of the eyes, and are often one of the first skin aging signs on the face. Botox has been used by doctors…
Blame it on hormones. Blame it on skin changes. Blame it on oily skin, or overly dry skin. But almost all teens get acne. Pimples are pus filled bumps that pop up on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders. While acne is not a serious health condition, severe acne can cause scarring and can…
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