All surgeries involve a degree of discomfort and, in many cases, pain. Some surgeries, though, are more painful than others. There are surgeries that may leave you feeling extremely uncomfortable only immediately after the surgery. In other cases, the discomfort lasts for several weeks or longer as you recover. These seven surgeries are some [...]
Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler. There are several products in the Juvederm family. They all are used to help people address the facial signs of aging. Each product in the Juvederm line features different bonding and concentrations of hyaluronic acid. The different products are each tailored to target specific problems when injected into [...]
You bump your leg against the coffee table. You drop something on your toe. You take a spill on the sidewalk while walking the dog. All of these situations may result in a bruise. A bruise happens when small blood vessels underneath the skin become injured and leak blood. This results in a colorful mark [...]
Pockmarks are typically caused by old acne marks, chickenpox, or infections that can affect the skin, such as staph. The results are often deep, dark-colored scars that don’t seem to go away on their own. There are scar-removal options that can help remove pockmarks or minimize their appearance. Read on for 10 options to [...]
If you’re looking for alternative ways to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, there are many different creams, serums, topical treatments, and natural treatments on the market. From traditional Botox to Botox alternatives, here are some proven ways to treat wrinkles: other injectable treatments FaceXercise acupuncture face patches vitamins facial creams chemical peels Read on to [...]
As if acne isn’t frustrating enough, sometimes you might have to deal with scars that pimples can leave behind. Acne scars can develop from cystic acne or from picking at your skin. Like other types of scars, those from acne can last for several months or even years. If you’ve tried over-the-counter products to no [...]
