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Most people have a scar somewhere on their body. Scars form when the skin heals after a wound. They tend to look different from the skin around them in terms of color, texture or size. While scars are common, some can be more problematic than others. If a scar is in a location that’s hard […]

Surgery, injections and laser treatments are a just a few examples of the ways you can reduce the signs of aging on your face. A relatively new option for reducing the appearance of aging is skin tightening using ultrasound. Although it might sound a bit like science fiction, ultrasonic skin tightening treatments can help make […]

When it comes to your skin, cooler fall and winter weather tends to pack a one two punch. Cold temperatures and winds can make it drier and more sensitive. The dry air created by  indoor heating systems makes your skin’s dryness even worse. Unless you can move to a part of the world where it’s […]

When the actress Renee Zellweger made one of her first public appearances in years recently, the internet went wild with speculation about her face. It looked very different, people said, from the way it had appeared in the movies she’s most well known for, such as Jerry Maguire and Bridget Jones’ Diary. Although the wagging […]

Getting the results you want from a facelift involves more than simply choosing the right surgeon and following his instructions before the surgery. It also involves making sure the recovery period goes as well as it can. When you’re recovering from a facelift, your body is healing and needs all the care and support you […]

Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, can help make you look younger by giving you eyes that look more awake and alert. While many patients recover from eyelid surgery without any side effects or complications, one complication that can occur is dry eyes. Depending on the patient, dry eyes can be temporary after the procedure and resolve […]

Fighting the signs of aging on your face means more than smoothing wrinkles and tightening loose skin. It also means doing what you can to keep skin looking healthy and refreshed. Chemical peels can help your skin look rejuvenated, as they encourage exfoliation of dead or damaged skin cells. Chemical peels come in a number […]

When it comes to wrinkles and signs of aging on your face, there are as many old wive’s tales and myths as there are realities. For example, one common myth states that your face has all the wrinkles it’s ever going to have by the time you’re in your mid-20s, they just haven’t surfaced yet. […]

Spots, wrinkles and loss of volume are just a few of the ways your face starts to show its age. While you might be aware that volume loss can occur in the cheeks as you get older, you might not realize that another prominent facial feature can also lose volume, making you look older: your […]

When you hear the phrase “skin cancer,” is your first thought melanoma? Melanoma might get most of the attention, because it is the most dangerous form of the cancer. But, it is far from the most common. Several others occur more frequently and should be just as much cause for concern. Some skin cancers are […]