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STRETCH MARKS: WHY THEY APPEAR AND HOW TO GET RID OF THEM Stretch marks are a form of scarring that occurs when the skin is stretched too quickly or past its limit. It can also occur during pregnancy and puberty. “Normal” stretching of the skin results in beautiful, evenly textured skin (like how scars add […]

Should I have Emsculpt or Coolsculpting? Coolsculpting and Emsculpt are two new technologies for fat removal available in the US. They do essentially the same thing but at different rates, with different results (at least initially). Coolsculpting is approved to be used on love handles (flanks), abdominal muscles (the “muffin top”) and back fat. Emsculpt […]

PRP treatment for hair loss and how long does it last A platelet rich plasma (PRP) is an injectable treatment which has the ability to promote new hair growth. It is made of your own blood, isolated by centrifugation and treated with calcium chloride – this results in PRP having naturally occurring growth factors including […]

Does Vitamin C Treat Acne? Vitamin C is a popular ingredient in topical skincare products. The idea behind this being that it has antioxidant activity, and so may prevent the oxidative damage which can cause skin aging. Vitamin C might also have a positive effect on pigmentation, so products including this ingredient are marketed as […]

How to Get Rid of Acne Scars: 17 Acne Scar Treatments that Really Work It can be very frustrating to deal with acne and acne scars. Since the vast majority of women (around 75%) will experience at least one breakout in their lives, it is important to learn how to get rid of acne scars […]

Is Laser Treatment For Acne Scars Permanent? Lasers are not magic bullets that can wipe away acne scars in one fell swoop, but they can fade the marks to the point where they’re unnoticeable. laser treatment is not an instant fix Patients are often surprised to learn that laser treatment is not an instant fix. […]

Can Acne Scars Be Removed? Before you consider whether or not acne scars can be removed, it is important to understand what an acne scar is in the first place. Acne scars are formed when the skin’s collagen production increases after an injury to the skin that occurs due to inflammation. This can happen with […]

11 Ways To Reduce Premature Skin Aging Our skin ages for a variety of reasons. Some things we can do little about, while others we may influence. The natural aging process is one thing that we cannot change. It has an important role to play. We all acquire visible wrinkles on our faces as time […]

Lip Filler Aftercare: Things to Avoid After Lip Injections The most important action you can take after lip filler injections is proper lip filler aftercare. Although some swelling, tenderness, and bruising are common results of lip injections, if you follow specific guidelines for care immediately following your procedure, you will minimize post-treatment complications and enjoy […]

Does Juvederm Work Instantly and How to prepare for this treatment? Juvederm is a dermal filler that is applied by a doctor to the face to reduce wrinkles and restore volume. The product comes in many different forms, which can be injected into various areas of the face. Juvederm fillers are FDA approved and made […]