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New off-label uses for Ultherapy include the décolletage (approved in Japan), arms, thighs, buttocks and even hyperhidrosis. You may have heard the term “off label” before and wonder what it means. Or you might have thought it was in some way illegal, but actually “off label” simply means the FDA did not participate in any clinical […]
Treatment Combinations – Power Duos and No-No’s We get a lot of questions about which treatments can or should be completed in the same appointment. Although there are no rules written in stone, we do have suggested sequencing to help you get the most effect and the longest effect from your procedures. Top Power Duo: […]
Cellulite is caused by a combination of structural factors in your skin and subcutaneous fat. While many of them are hard to control, one that you can control is getting better nutrition for your skin. Healthy skin is better at concealing cellulite, and may turn moderate cellulite into a minor case and conceal a minor […]
A balanced diet is healthy for your entire body, including your skin. Everything in your diet contributes to the health of your skin, and it’s important to make sure you’re getting all of it in the right proportions. Here’s a breakdown of the role foods play in keeping your skin healthy. Carbs: Carbs have long […]
Skin pigmentation is one of those beauty mysteries that has acquired its own little cluster of myths created by laymen to explain that which most of us don’t understand—how do we get birthmarks, freckles, and age spots, and how do we get rid of them? Myths about Skin Discoloration Causes There are many myths about […]
For women and increasingly for men, hair removal is a constant problem. There are many hair removal options, but most of them are painful, inconvenient, require repetition often, or all three. Laser hair removal is better because it involves only minor discomfort, is a relatively quick procedure, and gives long-lasting hairlessness (and permanent hair reduction). Now there […]
We’ve had some industry alerts recently that were very disturbing. To make sure our readers are on watch for suspicious offers, we’re providing some real life examples. An “unnamed doctor” on a deal site offer in Orange County was promoting full face CO2 laser for under $300. Some concerned recipients of the email knew something […]
In the current tough job market, you want to eliminate anything that could hurt your chances at getting a job. Unfortunately, when it comes to succeeding in interviews to get the job, your facial scar or birthmark just may keep you from making the impression you want, according to a study by researchers at Rice […]
You shouldn’t look directly at the Sun, but if you could, you would see that it’s not a flat, hot light source like a light bulb. It’s covered with hot spots and cold spots, roiling magnetic storms and fiery explosions that burst off the sun’s surface, sending increased radiation and dangerous particles at the Earth. […]
There are many different types of scars and many different types of scar treatments, depending on the type and severity of scarring. For sunken (hypotrophic) acne scars, Fraxel is a great treatment, as it encourages your body to fill in the scar tissue. Hypertrophic (overgrown) scars can be removed, either through abrasion or surgical excision. What is […]