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 [...]
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 [...]
The shoulders and forehead as two hot spots for sunburns, but other places on your body are also susceptible to sunburns. For example, your lips are susceptible, especially your lower lip. Your lips are vulnerable to sunburns and chronic sun damage that can cause pain and increase your chances of developing skin cancer. The lower [...]
