Almost everyone experiences acne in their teen years, some worse than others. This is primarily due to the hormonal changes that can cause overactive oil glands in some teens that perpetuate acne outbreaks. Although acne is normal, it can also be embarrassing and affect a teen’s self-confidence. Here are five ways to reduce the appearance…
Tattoos are more common than ever, with many people from all backgrounds getting ink put on their skin. Unfortunately, many times these tattoos are later regretted for a variety of reasons. Whether the tattoo is poorly designed, in a highly visible area or no longer reflects the person’s personality, there can come a time when…
Hyperhidrosis or excessive underarm sweating is a condition that affects many men and women, causing embarrassment due to the uncontrollable production of sweat. Although there are treatment options including Botox injections that can control the condition, these options must be continued indefinitely to be effective which can be inconvenient and very expensive. Another FDA-approved option…
It is estimated that 40% of incidences of breast cancer are first detected through self-exams or when a woman notices a lump in her breast. Although clinical exams and mammograms are important factors in detecting breast cancer, even before there is a detectable lump, self-exams can fill in the times between professional visits. All women…
Medical advancements have made it possible to learn more about our genetic makeup, including what diseases are hereditary. If you are considering starting a family, there are tests that can be used to predict the chance of your baby being born with certain diseases. It is a very personal choice to decide whether to undergo…
It is understandable that those who have severe scars on their face often seek cosmetic surgery options. While you can hide other scars on your body, those on your face are impossible to conceal. Severe scarring can even impact your ability to smile, frown and be expressive with your facial muscles. Facial cosmetic or plastic…
Those that have suffered from severe acne have undoubtedly undergone medical treatment, often with little success. Even if the acne is eventually controlled through medications, the patients are usually left with acne scarring on their skin which can be embarrassing and affect their self-esteem. There are cosmetic surgery options that can be used to minimize…
Microtia is an ear deformity that affect an estimated one out of 6.000-12,000 children at birth. The word microtia means ‘little ear’, due to the underdevelopment of the ear that is apparent from this birth defect. There are many different stages of microtia, with some children having a deformed ear, others having a smaller ear…
Many people are skeptical about undergoing surgery to improve their face. While there are plenty of success stories of how plastic surgery can be used to enhance a person’s appearance, it is not always the right choice for everyone. Another option is temporary solutions like dermal fillers that can offer similar benefits of many types…
You don’t realize how much you rely on using both of your hands until you experience a painful wrist or forearm fracture. Often cause by a fall, a fracture to the bones in either the carpal bones in the wrist or to the radius or ulna usually is treated with resetting the bones and placing…
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