A natural anti-aging supplement increases hyaluronic acid production and improves the skin’s elasticity, according to a small study. Researchers at the Leibniz Research Institute for Environmental Medicine in Dusseldorf, Germany, had 20 female participants, between the ages of 55 to 68, take 75 milligrams of Pycnogenol each day for 12 weeks. Their skins’ hydration, elasticity […]
If you are looking for a non-surgical treatment for adding volume to your face, dermal fillers are a great option. Hyaluronic acid fillers, such as RHA filler and Restylane, are safe and effective, but patients should be aware of some possible side effects. A new study examined the incidence of edema, one potential side effect […]
A topical skin cancer treatment showed promising results in a study done in Rome, reports The Telegraph. The topical treatment is for basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer. The cream kills tumors using rhenium-188, a radioactive isotope, and does not damage the skin around it. In a study of 1,000 patients, […]
Rhinoplasty improves the shape of your nose. It may also make you look younger. A new study found that the anti-aging benefits of rhinoplasty were statistically significant, and, on average, patients looked 1.5 years younger after the procedure, according to Ali Sepehr, MD, and researchers at the University of Toronto. During the study, 50 people […]
ABC News recently reported on a new cosmetic trend dubbed Bro-tox. Yes, more men are discovering the wonders of Botox. video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player Actor Johnny Markoudakis told ABC that he got Botox injections in his forehead and around his eyes, and a week later people told him he looked more refreshed. But Bro-tox […]
Earlobe rejuvenation is a growing trend among women, according to Britain’s Daily Mail. Surgery to repair stretched or torn earlobes is becoming more common. Whether from years of wearing earrings or just the natural aging process, earlobes can stretch and age a woman. Some are choosing to have this corrected either in combination with a […]
Cigarro by jfjwak on Flickr If your 2012 resolution is to quit smoking, researchers have another reason to motivate you. A new study linked smoking and skin cancer in women. Women who smoked for 20 years or more were twice as likely to develop squamous cell skin cancer than those who didn’t smoke. The second […]
After losing weight following bariatric surgery, a majority of patients — 75% of females and 68% of males — reported a desire for body contouring surgery, according to a new study. Body contouring procedures after weight loss are often a last and necessary step in a patient’s weight loss surgery journey. Medically-assisted weight loss often […]
Cosmetic surgery appears to be immune to the current economy’s troubles, as Americans continue to invest in procedures, says Newsweek. Consider this: between 2009 and 2010 Americans spent less on food, housing, clothes and entertainment, according to the article. Yet the popularity of cosmetic surgery grew during this same time, with people increasing their spending […]
For men with enlarged breast glands or excess breast tissue, wearing a swimsuit may cause embarrassment. Male breast reduction can correct gynecomastia and reshape the chest so it has a more masculine look. A