The side effects of laser body sculpture, or laser lipolysis, are relatively mild compared to liposuction. Laser lipolysis is a cosmetic procedure during which a physician makes a small incision in the skin and then uses a laser to melt fat in a...
Acne affects nearly every teenager, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Some cases are mild and merely inconvenient, but acne also can be disfiguring and leave deep, pitted scars. Dermatologists increasingly are using the...
Acne is extremely common, and nearly nine in every 10 teenagers gets at least a handful of pimples at some point, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). However, some cases of acne are severe and disfiguring and can cause deep...
All tummy tuck surgeries leave some kind of scar, says cosmetic surgeon Dr. Eric Swanson. Tummy tuck surgery, or abdominoplasty, is a cosmetic procedure that involves making an incision across the lower abdomen and removing excess skin to improve...
Several acne treatment products are available on the market today, but the ClearWave Light Therapy acne treatment has a significant affect on a majority of people by clearing up mild to moderate acne. Used as part of your daily skin care regimen,...
Stretch marks are scarring on the skin, ranging from a pink or purple color to silver. Although stretch marks are more commonly associated with women, men also can develop them, especially on the thighs, hips and upper arms. When stretch marks...
Nearly everyone gets acne at some point--the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) estimates 85 percent of Americans will suffer from the skin disorder during their lifetime. But while most cases of pimples are mild and clear with good skin care...
A scar is the end result of the body's healing process. Although prevention is the best way to treat and stop a scar from developing, there are treatments for an old scar that will help improve its appearance. Scars are made up of fibrous...
Laser surgery can be substituted for any traditional surgery if necessary. The benefits of laser surgery are listed as less blood loss, quicker post-operative healing and the possibility of limiting the scope of the surgery. In fact, an article in...
Cellulite is the name for pockets of fat that cause a "cottage cheese" or "orange peel" appearance and texture in the skin. This condition, which is commonly found in the abdomen, thighs and buttocks, is a chronic problem for many women because...
According to the "Atlas of Aesthetic Face & Neck Surgery" by Gregory S. LaTrenta, the platysma muscle, located in the front of the neck, can become loose and distended with age. This condition, combined with weight gain, can result in a...
Cellulite looks like an unevenness of the skin that sometimes is described as having an orange peel or cottage cheese appearance. Cellulite forms because globules of fat push against the connective tissue beneath your skin. Common areas of the...
Broken capillaries (telangiectasia) are dilated facial blood vessels than can be caused by sun damage, wind, spicy foods and hot beverages, according to the New York Cosmetic Skin and Laser Surgery Center (NYCSLSC). Some people may be genetically...
If yawning is painful and smiling is unbearable, you may have chapped, cracked lips. Chapped lips may be caused by wind exposure, dehydration, licking your lips, exposure to dry air, extreme temperatures, sun exposure, or an allergic reaction to...
Laser hair removal is a popular at-home treatment that fulfills the desires among people who like hairless and youthful-looking skin. Laser hair removal is a medical procedure that applies an intense, pulsating beam of light that heats, damages...
Although acne and freckles are completely unrelated, they sometimes appear together and they do have some similarities. Both acne and freckles create imperfections on the skin of the face, chest, back and shoulders. For the most part, acne can be...
Approximately 8 to 10 percent of women suffer from hirsutism, a condition that causes male-pattern hair growth on the face, chest, back and stomach. Many more women suffer from dark facial hair growth, not as the result of a medical condition, but...
Many people desire smooth, hairless skin and prefer to permanently remove body hair in the privacy of their home. Traditional ways of removing hair at home, such as shaving, tweezing, waxing and chemical creams, are only temporary. Electrolysis,...
Home remedies and other treatments for cellulite may appeal to those anxious to rid themselves of the dimpled appearance of their lower body. Cellulite may not be a cause for medical concern, yet for some individuals, getting rid of this skin...
Getting rid of eyebrow hair is easy, but it can get expensive. Shaving your eyebrows might do the trick, but if you want a more permanent solution, try laser therapy or electrolysis. Laser therapy removes about 40 to 80 percent of hair, according...
Acne can be more than just a nuisance. In some people, mostly those in their teens and early 20s, it can be severe enough to cause pain, inflammation and even scarring. Fortunately, laser treatments prescribed by your dermatologist can help.
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, 85 percent of all American teenagers will have acne each year, making acne the most common skin condition in the United States. Laser treatment has gained popularity in treating acne because it...
Hyperpigmentation refers to a change in the color of the skin in a particular area, creating a contrast to the skin around it. An acne blemish can trigger this inflammatory process. For those with lighter-colored skin, acne hyperpigmentation may...
The skin conditions rosacea and acne share many characteristics: both are chronic, unsightly, cause pus-filled bumps, and redden the skin. Together, the two conditions affect up to 65 million Americans each year, according to the American Academy...
The skin conditions acne and rosacea have different causes but many symptoms in common, including a flushed, red face. In acne, inflammation caused by infection leads to swelling and redness, while in rosacea, the redness results from dilated...
The skin is the largest organ on the body and serves a number of purposes, ranging from temperature regulation to preventing germs from entering the system. Doctors at the American Skin Association report that skin is a barometer of general health...
Many spas and beauty businesses in Tallahassee provide skin therapy. Some skin therapists fix simple skin problems such as dry skin, while others address more complex skin cancer problems. Here are just a few businesses in the Tallahassee that...
If you suffer from breakouts on a regular basis, you likely want to find proven methods to keep pimples from popping up. If you are unable to control acne at home, you should speak to a dermatologist to go over treatment options. Prescription...
Nonprescription cosmetic creams are being investigated for treating various skin conditions. Creams containing vitamin B3 may have benefits for different disorders. Vitamin B3 comes in two forms---niacin and niacinamide, which is also called...
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