Spider veins are very common and affect 50 to 55% of women and 40 to 45% of men. In fact, varicose veins affect more than 50% of men and women over the age of 50. But they can show up in women as early as their teen years. While they’re generally painless and harmless, they [...]
Here are some practical tips for maintaining healthy skin that won’t break the bank. Keep It Clean Don’t let a 12-hour period go by without washing your skin with a cleanser. Skipping out on cleansing your skin can result in acne which will be even more expensive to take care of. Prevention is the best [...]
Botox® is one of the most well-known and sought-after cosmetic procedures in the United States. According to the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, in 2013, ASDS dermatologists performed nearly 1.8 million neuromodulator injection procedures, up from 1.5 million in 2012. But despite its popularity, many questions still exist regarding this injectable treatment. Here’s what you [...]
CoolSculpting has just been cleared by the FDA to tackle a whole new area of the body: the double chin. This is exciting news for anyone who has been struggling with this area of the face, but unsure of what procedures were safe and effective. Here we will go over what CoolSculpting is and how [...]
While there are topical lip plumping formulas, they wear off quickly, which can be bothersome for someone who wants her lips to appear more youthful around the clock. Solutions range from semi-permanent procedures like hyaluronic acid fillers to more permanent lip implants made from Gore-Tex™ or silicone. Here’s a rundown of some of your lip [...]
It can be a daunting task to be forced by the weather to change a routine that you have become accustomed to in the warmer months. However, makeup does not react the same way in the winter as it does in the summer. The below 5 tips are great ways to counteract the winter weather [...]
Acne can be more difficult to treat than expected, and an effective overall treatment plan often combines two or more types of medication. When more traditional methods aren’t doing the whole trick, light or laser therapy may help to alleviate some of your issues and boost your improvement speed. Light Therapy Light therapy [...]
We know that sleep is essential, but do you know exactly what sleep deprivation can do to you? Not only can it make you less productive at work, but it can also age you both internally and externally. Read below for more information on the effects lack of sleep can have on your body and [...]
Even though you may have cleared a majority of your breakouts, they oftentimes leave behind indented or pigmented scars. These can be just as frustrating to deal with as the acne itself. Luckily there are ways you can repair the damage caused by acne scars! How Acne Scars Form The development of scar [...]
Injectables are popular procedures. They don’t take much time, which is very appealing to most with busy schedules. But just because they are less invasive than other procedures doesn’t mean you shouldn’t plan ahead. Here is what you need to know before getting injectables. Assess Your Needs There are so many options and [...]
