Collagen and peptides are found in plenty of skincare products, and their benefits and sources vary greatly. Now, researchers have found that a certain combination, featuring a collagen tripeptide from a specific seafaring source, may be the answer those with sensitive skin have been looking for.
The San Gallicano Dermatological Institute recently identified two compounds whose [...]
You may have your mom to thank for those wrinkles…
Friends and family say you inherited your mother’s eyes, but plastic surgeons want you to know that you’ve probably inherited her bags and crow’s-feet, too, even if they haven’t shown up yet.
According to members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, women can expect to age [...]
A few more reasons to kick the habit…
Smoking can make your teeth yellow, dull your skin, make your hair stink, and emphasize little lines around your mouth. But the drawbacks aren’t just an above-the-neck issue.
A University of Michigan study found smoking has an aging effect on every inch of skin. According to researchers, the total [...]
Here are some tips for fighting dry winter skin:
Clean up gently: The products you use to cleanse your can either preserve your skin’s moisture or wash it away. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, facial cleansers and toners containing alcohol tend to strip the skin of its natural oils. Look for moisturizing facial cleansers and [...]
Dermatologists have discovered yet another gender inequity…
(HealthDay News) Women develop more and deeper wrinkles around their mouths as they age than men do. The disadvantage had long been suspected, but a new study provides “irrefutable scientific evidence,” said Dr. Foad Nahai, a plastic surgeon practicing in Atlanta and editor-in-chief of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal . [...]
Well not exactly, but check out this new procedure….
Zeltiq is a new procedure designed to help patients look and feel their best by helping those who desire spot fat reduction. The procedure is mostly designed for people who are in good shape but may have one or two places they want to get toned up. [...]
Attorney General Lisa Madigan has filed a lawsuit against the Chicago-area medical spas, Nu U Med Spas, for performing unapproved procedures without a physician’s supervision and luring patients through deceptive marketing.
Madigan’s complaint claims that Nu U Med Spas try to lure customers into buying “Lipodissolve, which is an injected therapy used to dissolve fat cells.” [...]
Active FX laser skin resurfacing is gaining popularity at medical spas, laser centers and skin clinics. It’s main competitors are Thermage, Fraxel, and other skin tightening or laser skin resurfacing treatments.
Here’s an overview of Active FX and some links to more information.
The goal of laser skin resurfacing is simple: replace damaged skin with new, [...]
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Thermage NXT vs Thermage TC vs Alma Accent
In principle, there's no difference in clinical outcomes bet the Thermage TC and the Thermage NXT. However practically speaking there is because of the shorter lapse time between pulses on the Thermage NXT machine that one can get better results from it than from the Thermage TC.
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Reliable lip color shouldn’t be hard come by. With glominerals gloLip Stick – Aubergine, it’s not. Formulated with antioxidants and moisture-rich ingredients, your lips will be visibly nourished and hydrated. Pump up the color and shine by adding a gloGloss on top, or wear alone for a classic look.
