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Cosmetic Surgery in Paradise

You're supposed to avoid the sun after surgery, and even if you wanted to, no doctor would tell you it's OK to splash in the ocean with bandages an...

Build a Better Body Image -- No Dieting Required

If you're like most women, looking in the mirror -- particularly a full-length mirror -- is rarely the experience you want it to be. 'A large perce...

After Cosmetic Surgery: Taking Care of Your Skin

Gentle cleansing and moisturizing are essential after all skin resurfacing treatments, ranging from microdermabrasion to ablative laser procedures....

Cosmetic Surgery Glossary

Azelaic acid: A naturally occurring substance that can be used in skin care products to treat mild acne. The procedure involves the removal of exce...

Cosmetic Surgery for The Nose

A nose job (technically called a rhinoplasty) is surgery on the nose to change its shape or improve its function. The surgeon will evaluate the str...

Cosmetic Surgery Options

Often a less invasive or more isolated procedure will do almost as well as a more involved surgery. And in some cases, your doctor may recommend on...

Chemical Peels and Your Skin

Chemical peels can improve the skin's appearance. Skin sags, bulges, and more severe wrinkles do not respond well to chemical peels. Before you get...

Cellulite

Cellulite is fat beneath your skin that causes a lumpy, “cottage cheese” look on your thighs, rear end, hips, and belly. Cellulite shows up less on...

Sun Exposure and Skin Cancer

Consider this: One woman at age 40 who has protected their skin from the sun actually has the skin of a 30-year-old! We often associate a glowing c...

What are Wrinkles?

Wrinkles mainly happen on the parts of the body that get the most sun exposure, including the face, neck, the backs of the hands, and the tops of t...

What You Should Know About Wrinkle Fillers

Injectable wrinkle fillers can give you a more youthful look for a fraction of what a traditional facelift costs. Injecting cosmetic fillers helps ...

Understanding Skin Care Products

Alpha, beta, hydroxy acids, vitamins, and derivatives -- the words on skin care products can be confusing. To help avoid skin irritation with alpha...