Cold laser therapy is a controversial alternative medicine treatment. It’s a method of exposing tissue to low levels of red and near-infrared light. The levels are low in comparison to other laser therapies that produce heat, such as those used for cutting or ablation. Other names for cold laser therapy are low-intensity laser light therapy [...]
Cold laser therapy is low-intensity laser therapy that stimulates healing while using low levels of light. The technique is called “cold” laser therapy because the low levels of light aren’t enough to heat your body’s tissue. The level of light is low when compared to other forms of laser therapy, such as those used to destroy tumors and [...]
Skin disorders vary greatly in symptoms and severity. They can be temporary or permanent, and may be painless or painful. Some have situational causes, while others may be genetic. Some skin conditions are minor, and others can be life-threatening. While most skin disorders are minor, others can indicate a more serious issue. Contact your doctor if [...]
Cellulite refers to dimples or other textural changes in skin that develop when fat cells push through the second layer of skin, called the dermis. Cellulite often affects the buttocks, thighs, and abdomen.More than 85 percent of females older than 21 have cellulite, but males rarely develop it. Cellulite can develop regardless of age or weight, though it [...]
We are born with the total amount of hair follicles we will ever have over our lifetime. There may be about 5 million on our body, but our head has about 100,000 follicles. As we age, some follicles stop producing hair, which is how baldness or hair thinning occurs. Science has discovered a little bit [...]
What Causes Acne Around the Mouth, and How to Treat and Prevent It ? Acne is a skin disorder that occurs when pores get clogged by oil (sebum) and dead skin cells. Acne around the mouth might develop from recurring pressure on the skin near the mouth, such as from daily cell phone use or a [...]
Facial fillers are synthetic or naturally occurring substances injected into the lines, folds, and tissues of the face to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and restore the facial fullness that decreases with age. These injectables are also called dermal fillers, injectable implants, wrinkle fillers, and soft-tissue fillers. They’re used to erase smile lines, plump up [...]
Dermal fillers like Radiesse and Restylane help treat the appearance of wrinkles, skin folds, and the loss of volume that comes with aging. Both dermal fillers have a gel-like consistency, and they work by using their shape to provide plumpness and volume under the skin. Questions About Dermal Fillers and Botox Four types of Dermal Fillers Fast Facts [...]
There are few things as unwelcome as the arrival of a blemish-to-be. We’ve all experienced acne more than once, yet that doesn’t mean we’re ever less surprised when a zit decides to take up residence again. Breathe — it’s okay. As the most common skin condition in the United States, you and everyone you know has likely all [...]
We’ve all heard, at one point or another, that beauty starts from within. And for good reason: Your skin is your body’s largest organ. External issues can be a telltale sign of the wars waged within. While bottled serums and sheet masks possess a certain level of aesthetic and soothing allure, a solid skin care [...]
