Facial wrinkles are an inevitable part of the aging process, and our genetics play a role in how much our skin thins, dries, and loses elasticity over time. Other causes of facial wrinkles come from our environment and lifestyle choices, which can trigger our skin to prematurely age if we don’t take care of it
How to Prevent Sun Damage
It’s common knowledge that a sunburn damages your skin, but did you know that a suntan can be harmful too? It doesn’t matter if you are burning or tanning, while you are working on that sun-kissed glow, ultraviolet (UV) rays are damaging your skin. Sun-damaged skin can cause pre-mature aging, wrinkles, age spots, and even
Rosacea Treatment
Rosacea can make facing the world tough. A chronic skin condition that strikes both men and women, it causes an embarrassing facial redness that can come and go with frustrating persistence. While rosacea cannot be cured, the right rosacea treatment can help an individual suffering from this problem manage it effectively.
How Body Contouring Works
Sometimes all the makeup tutorials, exercise routines, and healthy eating in the world aren’t enough to truly achieve your aesthetic goals. That doesn’t mean that you have to accept failure. Thanks to continuing innovations in the field of medical aesthetics, there are several new tools and techniques that can help individuals reshape their bodies and
How to Reduce Old Scars
Scars form for a variety of reasons, some joyful (the birth of a baby) and some heartbreaking (a debilitating injury). Although most scars fade in appearance over time, they can still cause you great frustration for months or even years after the wound has healed. They might make it hard for you to find comfortable
What Causes Spider Veins?
When most people spot a spider, they do at least one of the following: frown, shriek, grab a weapon, call for backup, or jump on the nearest piece of furniture. It’s difficult to greet a spider calmly and pleasantly, especially when it shows up somewhere unexpected. However, in many ways, spider veins are even less
Sebaceous Hyperplasia Treatment
Although sebaceous hyperplasia doesn’t require treatment, many people request it when the skin condition becomes physically or aesthetically bothersome. Characterized by yellowish, shiny bumps on the face, sebaceous hyperplasia forms when the sebaceous glands (which secrete sebum, an oily substance that moisturizes and protects your skin) become enlarged. Newborns, middle-aged adults, and seniors are most
Seborrheic Keratosis Treatment
Although seborrheic keratoses (SKs) are harmless and quite common, they may be aesthetically or physically bothersome. They begin as small, rough bumps, typically forming on middle-aged and older adults. Over time, however, they can thicken and spread, forming a warty surface and darkening in color to tan, brown, or even black. People who develop seborrheic
Laser Treatments for Wrinkles
Wrinkles are an inevitable component of aging. After many years of laughing, speaking, and expressing your emotions, your skin will grow accustomed to the muscle movement. You will also develop wrinkles as your face loses volume. As the structure of your face fades, especially around the cheeks and eyebrows, the skin will sag and create
Hormone Replacement Therapy
They say you’re only as old as you feel, and in fact, recent scientific studies have lent credence to this timeworn bromide. Those who feel younger and hold a more positive view on aging are statistically more likely to recover from serious illnesses and accidents than their more pessimistic counterparts. Of course, greeting the aging
