The dark blue or purple varicose or “spider” veins that appear on the lower legs are often not a welcomed occurrence. Years of spending time on your feet, aging, weight gain and other factors can contribute to the appearance of spider veins. While most varicose veins are not harmful, they can make your legs look…
A hysterectomy is a procedure used to remove the uterus. This may be recommended for several reasons, including menstrual problems, preventing pregnancy, cancer and pelvis pain. There are different types of hysterectomies and ways to perform the procedure, depending on the patient and the medical condition that is being treated. Total Hysterectomy In a total…
For decades, “the pill” has been one of the most popular birth control methods, but there are many different options when it comes to this type of contraceptive. Oral birth control pills use hormones to minimize the chance of getting pregnant, touting 99% effectiveness when used correctly. There are slight differences in pills to give…
Using light energy to treat the skin has been evolving for decades. Now, more options are available to impact different layers of the skin, resulting in improved health and aesthetics for the face. Laser therapy can be used to help the skin rejuvenate and heal, reducing the appearance of many different blemishes. Here are five…
For most people, evidence of facial aging begins in the thirties. The body slows on producing collagen, resulting in skin that is thinner and more vulnerable to sagging. Wrinkles and lines can begin to form on the brow, around the eyes and on the nasolabial fold around the mouth. To address changes in the skin,…
Do you dream of having a flatter stomach and tighter skin on your abdomen? Pregnancy, weight fluctuations and aging can all change the skin, muscle and tissue on your tummy. Diet and exercise cannot always reverse changes to your abdomen. If a tummy tuck is on your wish list and you want a slimmer waist…
Most people who have needed to lose weight wish they could simply have the fat removed. While liposuction may sound that simple, it is not as quick and easy as it may sound. Liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures available, but there are still many myths about this surgery. Here are some…
It is estimated that one in five people will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. Like most cancers, treating skin cancer has a higher rate of success when caught in the early stages. Performing a self-exam for signs of skin cancer is one of the best ways to detect early-stage skin cancer. Here…
Your kidneys are responsible for elimination needed to sustain overall health. When kidneys are not performing as they should, it can impact wellness and indicate serious kidney problems. Unfortunately, many times kidney dysfunction goes undetected until the problem progresses into serious kidney disease. Detecting and treating kidney issues sooner can help protect these organs from…
Many children are born with birthmarks or may have birthmarks that appear within a few weeks after birth. Most of these growths are vascular birthmarks and are rarely dangerous. However, whether or not they will require treatment depends on their type and location. Here are some of the most common types of vascular birthmarks and…
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