Belly fat begins to accrue due to certain factors, such as hormonal changes, heredity or aging, notes the Mayo Clinic. In women, these changes may be particularly noticeable after menopause. Belly fat isn't only a cosmetic concern; accumulation of...
As you age, the eyes' supporting muscles weaken. The fat migrates onto the area above your upper eyelids. Often, too, it drops to your lower lids. For many, upper eye puffiness is not simply an aesthetic matter; it can also impair the vision....
Circadian rhythm sleep disturbances are characterized by a lack of synchronization between your internal sleep cycle and the normal social or environmental 24-hour clock. Advanced sleep phase syndrome, or ASPS, manifests as a need to go to sleep...
Phenol and TCA, or trichloroacetic acid, are two potent ingredients used in chemical peels. These can be applied in various strengths, depending on your cosmetic concerns and how long you want results to last. However, the biggest difference...
A skin peel or chemical peel is a cosmetic treatment used to make signs of aging less obvious or in some cases reduce the appearance of acne scarring. Many different chemicals at various concentrations can be used in a peel. Your skin will look...
Wrinkles of the skin are an unavoidable part of life. However, there are ways to minimize the appearance of frown lines and prevent them from emerging prematurely. As you age, your skin produces less collagen and becomes less elastic. As your...
Chemical peeling treatment is used to reduce the effects of aging--surface wrinkles, age spots and irregular pigmentation and rough patches on the skin. When it comes to this cosmetic procedure, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons points out...
A chemical peel is used to remove the outer damaged layers of the epidermis with an acidic solution to improve your skin's appearance and texture. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, a chemical peel cannot change the size of your...
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery blows the lid off accepted claims that cellulite is caused by a poor diet, sedentary lifestyle and "sluggish" blood circulation--there's no scientific studies to support these. Cellulite appears...
The skin is your body's largest organ. It protects your internal organs and skeleton and gives your face its most defining characteristics. The American Academy of Dermatologists says on its AgingSkinNet website that as you grow older, the...
Having a tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, may improve the profile of your abdomen, but cosmetic surgery can't replace the effects of a healthy diet. Before scheduling a tummy tuck, your cosmetic surgeon will advise you to achieve a stable weight...
There are myriad beauty treatments for skin, from simple hydration and moisturizing, to complicated and expensive collagen injections and facelifts. Somewhere in between there are common spa and in-home treatments used by millions of women with...
The appearance of scars may begin to improve naturally after six to 18 months after formation, notes the American Academy of Dermatology, or AAD. No treatment can fully eliminate a scar, but they can be minimized. Sometimes topical applications,...
Glycolic acid is a natural acid found in sugar cane, according to the Mayo Clinic. When applied to your skin, its exfoliating effects remove dead skin cells and unclog pores.The University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) says glycolic acid peels...
Collagen has a long history of cosmetic use in treating acne scars, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. Bovine collagen was introduced in the 1970s, says the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), and was dermatologists' soft tissue filler of...
With application of an acid to the skin, chemical peels treat skin discolorations, textural abnormalities, signs of aging, scars and other superficial skin problems. Of the three types, a TCA peel performed using trichloroacetic acid is the...
Scars are unfortunate reminders of old wounds and injuries. Ugly, red scars mar the surface of your skin and can make you feel self-conscious about your appearance long after your injury heals. While it may not be possible to completely eliminate...
Face abrasion is a form of skin rejuvenation. It's a process of removing the uppermost layer of the skin to allow new epidermal growth. This growth often provides the skin with a smoother, more youthful appearance. It's known to even out...
As the popularity of Botox Cosmetic grows, ideas for alternative injection sites continue to materialize. Some Botox providers now claim that the drug can be utilized for temporary breast enhancement and as a way to lift the breast. Opinions about...
An eye lift is an outpatient cosmetic surgery that generally takes no more than a couple of hours, according to MayoClinic.com. Eye lifts are performed to correct saggy lids associated with aging, hereditary conditions and certain medical...
Having a tummy tuck may give you a sleeker abdominal profile, improve the contours of your figure and boost your satisfaction with your appearance. However, a tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, will leave one or two scars in your lower abdominal area,...
Marketed as a remedy for preventing and reducing bruises, vitamin K may have cosmetic benefits when used in topical creams. Post-surgical patients, cancer patients undergoing laser therapy and people choosing laser therapy for aesthetic reasons...
A hair transplant provides an effective method of restoring hair to balding or thinning areas of the scalp. If you are considering undergoing a hair transplant, you must have healthy hair at the sides or back of the head to use as donor sites for...
No matter how many times you lie about your age or “forget” to tell everyone it’s your birthday, your skin will still continue to reveal your age. Aging is an unavoidable part of life. For every additional candle you blow out,...
If fine lines and wrinkles have started appearing at the corners of your eyes and lips, you're probably wondering how to get rid of them. Without resorting to surgery, you can diminish the look of those fine lines with glycolic acid, a mild...
Of the various types of plastic surgeries, face lifts can offer patients some of the most dramatic and visually noticeable results. Although a face lift won't get rid of wrinkles on your skin, this surgical procedure does eliminate excess, sagging...
Chemical peels rely on certain peeling agents to resurface and rejuvenate your skin. There are three types or "degrees" of chemical peeling---superficial, medium and deep, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Depending on if your...
Laser skin resurfacing, also called laser skin rejuvenation, is performed to help with a variety of cosmetic problems. Some include wrinkles, acne scars, sun spots, irregular pigmentation and blood vessels right at the skin's surface. Ablative...
