Wrinkles occur because as we age, we stop producing collagen, which keeps skin firm. Both sun exposure and smoking accelerate this, so two of the best things you can do for your skin are to keep it covered with sunscreen and away from cigarettes. But once the damage is done, is there any way to reverse it? Let’s take a…
Shaving anything is something that people rarely enjoy doing. Carefully sliding a sharp piece of metal over your skin after slathering it with a mess of creams and lotions takes a lot of time that you would rather be spending elsewhere. In particular, if you happen to have the type of leg hair that grows quickly and thickly, you may…
When you take the matrimonial vows that bind you and your husband in eternal love, you make those promises for better or for worse, including the good, bad and the ugly. When your husband fixes the plumbing or surprises you with a bouquet of flowers, that’s good. When you want to get your husband back to the way he used…
According to statistics recently released by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), more than 20 million cosmetic surgical and nonsurgical procedures were performed worldwide in 2014, and the number is expected to increase this year. So what options are available for those out there who wish to undergo cosmetic surgery? Medical credit cards Some doctors will work with…
Breast implants are one of the oldest forms of non-facial plastic surgery that redesigns the contours of the body through reconstruction. Early attempts at plastic surgery typically focused on helping women who suffered tumours or other disease and injury that caused deformation of the breast. Unfortunately, early materials used weren’t as safe as current materials. The use of paraffin and tissue…
Michael Jackson claimed his many nose jobs were an attempt at improving his singing voice. Many before and since have made similar claims, with many doctors reaping the benefits. Your nose is a key part of breathing, and anything that affects your nose could very well affect your voice. The 2 Kinds of Nose Jobs: Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty The first…
Sometimes we get embarrassed about our C-Section scars. We know that we shouldn’t, but sometimes we do. If previous treatments have not provided satisfactory results for your C-section scar, your doctor might suggest scar revision surgery. What is a C-Section Scar Revision? C-section scar revision or C-section scar repair, is a cosmetic surgical procedure aimed at improving the appearance…
Stretch marks are nature’s cruel way of reminding you that your body used to be different. One of the biggest examples of stretch marks tends to be the result of the changes that a woman experiences when she becomes pregnant. After giving birth, the body returns to a new normal, which more often than not results in stretch marks. Plastic…
While teenagers are the group best known for having acne, with reports of 70 to 87 percent of teens experiencing the condition, adults can get it too. Particularly young adults, as roughly three quarters of people between 11 and 30 experience acne at some point. They may also have scars from acne in their youth that continue to affect them…
The stereotype of plastic surgery being for women only is slowly unravelling as more and more men enjoy the benefits of cosmetic procedures that melt the years away from your visage. Often, the best results are derived from subtle procedures that don’t take a lot of time, effort or recovery. One popular type of procedure among women that’s gaining traction…