Microdermabrasion Articles & Stories
How Beauty Concerns Change As We Age
How people interpret beauty in themselves may differ from what they find attractive in another person - just one finding from a consumer survey conducted on the BeautyforLife website. Visitors were asked, "What aspect of physical beauty do you find appealing in another person?" Respondents in ... Read More
Women With Acne Benefit From Hormonal Therapies
Though typically associated with teenagers, acne is extremely common in women between the ages of 20 and 29, with studies showing more than 50 percent being affected. There is no cure for acne, but dermatologists are discovering that hormonal therapies can offer some relief for women dealing w... Read More
Cosmetic Laser Surgery: The Cutting Edge
Laser surgery has become the cutting edge in cosmetic medicine. Why? Because it's able to accomplish just as much as invasive surgical techniques in less time and with faster recovery rates. Using laser surgical techniques is also more precise, and produces less bleeding, bruising and scarrin... Read More
Nonsurgical Technique Can Rejuvenate Old, Tired Eyes
During the natural aging process, the characteristics of the eyes change in predictable but aesthetically unappealing ways: the skin thins and loses elasticity, brows begin to descend, the upper lid can recede or enlarge, and the bones around the eye become more prominent. Though the standard ... Read More
Expert Commentary: Rodger W. Pielet, MD, FACS - 10/30/2009
Although I cannot emphasize the importance of sunscreen as part of your daily routine, this basic tenet has only been readily accepted in the last decade or two. It is also important to use a good sunscreen that has both UVB and UVA protection of 30 or more for your face and body and you must ... Read More
Expert Commentary: Sam Speron, M.D, FACS - 9/18/2009
In today's fast paced world, people are often looking for ways to feel good about themselves while looking as young and beautiful as possible. "Recently, there has been a trend towards all natural treatments and remedies." This is a great movement and it has extended to many branches of medic... Read More
Plastic Surgery, the Who and What of It
Ever wonder who's getting plastic surgery? For the most part, it's women. Statistics compiled by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery show that of the 11.5 million cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures done in 2005, over 90% were preformed on women. In fact, surgical pro... Read More
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Lia Hakim, 38 year old mother of two children, is gearing up for her 20 year high school reunion. Wanting to look her very best, she admits to having some jitters about seeing old classmates. “When I looked in the mirror, I saw freckles and uneven skin tone. And you know skin, sun damage,” sa... Read More