Facial fillers can have incredible results when used to enhance aging skin or lips. Two of the most popular products available include Juvéderm Volbella® and Juvéderm Vollure®. Both use the Juvederm hyaluronic acid gel that is highly desirable for creating natural, beautiful results. But which one of these products is the best option for achieving…
Inside the nasal walls are tissue formations that are called turbinates, ridges that warm and moisturize air as it passes through the nasal passage. When turbinates become enlarged, referred to as turbinate hypertrophy, they can cause nasal blockages that restrict air flow. When medication is not effective in reducing turbinate size, turbinate reduction surgery may…
Almost everyone has experienced a rash at some point in their life. Dry, red and itchy skin, often accompanied by bumps, is the tell-tale sign of a rash. There are many causes of rashes, including contact dermatitis. If you suffer from consistent rashes, you may have contact dermatitis. What Is Contact Dermatitis? As the name…
For women that have excessive menstrual bleeding, life can be frustrating and inconvenient. When visits to an OB/GYN do not reveal any cancer or other illness causing the bleeding, there are a few different options for treatment. Oral contraceptives or an IUD may be recommended, but these are not always a good option or effective…
It does not matter whether you are male or female – your appearance is important. While some may place more importance on how they look than others, most people have some aspects of their appearance that impacts their self-esteem. For many, it is their hair. Those strands on your head can be a source of…
When a facelift is done correctly using the latest techniques, it can turn back time and make you look a decade younger or more. Facelifts are the most effective treatment for sagging skin and tissue in the lower face, neck and jowls, restoring a more youthful appearance. While a facelift turns back time, it does…
When there is poor circulation to the lower extremities, serious tissue damage can occur. Vascular conditions can lead to gangrene, infection, necrosis and other detrimental tissue problems in the foot. To protect the connected appendage and health of the patient, foot or partial leg amputation can be required. One option can be transmetatarsal amputation (TMA),…
Have you been contemplating liposuction to finally reduce that belly or slim those thighs? Targeting problem areas that are resistant to fat loss with liposuction can be rewarding, giving you more confidence in your appearance. However, liposuction is plastic surgery and does require time to heal and recover. If you want to undergo this procedure,…
Close to 10% of the population suffers from irritable bowel syndrome or IBS. This digestive disorder can be uncomfortable and inconvenient, impacting how efficiently food is processed and eliminated from the body. IBS is not the same for everyone, but there are some common symptoms. Here are the most common symptoms associated with IBS: Painful,…
There has been extensive media coverage of gluten sensitivity and celiac disease. Gluten-free foods are more readily available, with many alternatives to eating wheat products. Many people have joined the gluten-free lifestyle, but how many people are actually gluten sensitive or have other wheat-triggered illnesses? According to a study performed in Italy, a large amount…
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