Needles are used in many different types of treatments, from injections to acupuncture. One treatment that uses needles for musculoskeletal issues is dry needling. It is called “dry” because it does not involve injections or using medications with the needles. For many people, dry needling can be used in combination with other treatments to offer…
Facial fillers have transformed the cosmetic industry, addressing aging of the face. Facial fillers can help replace lost volume in the skin, smoothing wrinkles, adding facial contours and plumping lips. There are many different types of facial fillers, most using hyaluronic acid. Sculptra is a different type of facial filler that offers rejuvenation of the…
Lines, wrinkles, discolorations and lost elasticity are some of the signs of aging skin. Even with a meticulous skincare routine and careful protection from sun exposure, the skin will eventually begin to lose firmness, volume and its youthful tone. This occurs due to lower levels of collagen and elastin production which cannot be stopped, even…
Men and women experience hair loss for a variety of reasons. Aging, genetics, stress, nutrition and a variety of other factors can impact hair growth. Hair loss is no longer something that needs to be accepted – there are many advanced options for treatment that were not available 10 or 20 years ago. If you…
Plastic ear surgery or otoplasty is used to change the shape, size or position of the ears. The ears are an important feature that affect the appearance of the face – otoplasty can help balance the look of the ears with the rest of the head and facial features. Otoplasty can be performed once the…
Dark circles or bags under the eyes indicate fatigue. This can occur at any age when you do not get enough sleep or rest. Unfortunately, aging can create eye bags and contours under the eyes that never go away, making you look tired even when you feel energetic. While lower eyelid surgery can help with…
Everyone can have moles on their body, from tiny moles that look like freckles to larger, raised moles. While these are normal skin formations, when they change in shape, size or color, they can be signs of skin cancer. Mole checks are important for everyone, especially those 30-years of age of older. Moles checks can…
All women will eventually stop experiencing their menstrual cycles. When periods cease completely for a year, this is menopause. However, it is not as simple as suddenly no longer having periods. There are phases before and after menopause, with many changes to the body. Every woman experiences the phases of menopause differently. Menopause management with…
Unless you have been living off-grid for the last few years, you probably have heard of facial fillers. With a quick facial filler treatment, lips can look fuller, wrinkles and lines can be erased and the face can appear more youthful. The most popular agent used in facial fillers is hyaluronic acid, a natural occurring…
From thumbs to toes and everything in between, warts can show up on the body and be a nuisance. Unattractive and sometimes painful, most people with warts would like them gone once they appear. However, if your grandmother told you to rub a raw potato on your wart to make it go away, or you…
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