Not all facelifts require extensive surgery. The reason for a facelift is to rejuvenate a more youthful appearance by removing excess skin, tightening sagging tissue and smoothing lines. The skin sags due to losing elasticity as collagen wanes as you age. If the collagen can be increased, a more youthful appearance is possible. The stem…
Most people know that chest pain can be a symptom of serious heart problems. But often people ignore bouts of chest pain, thinking it may be heart burn or some other fleeting issue. While there are other possible causes of pain in your chest besides a heart problem, it should not be ignored, especially if…
When you see your face in the mirror or pictures on social media, do you cringe at your double chin? Many people of all ages and genders have the infamous double chin, even those that are height-weight proportionate. Excess fat under the chin can make you look older and heavier as a woman; for men,…
Have you considered a breast augmentation? It is the most popular cosmetic surgery in the U.S., with over 290,000 procedures completed in 2016. Breast augmentation is not just for women who want very large breasts – it is an option to change the shape and position of the breasts for an improved silhouette. There are…
Go to the cosmetic counter in any department store and you will find a plethora of products that claim to make you look younger. Cream, serums and gels that offer to tighten skin, remove wrinkles and wipe out bags under your eyes. But if you have tried these expensive bottles of miracle elixers, you already…
Celebrities do some pretty outrageous treatments to enhance their looks. They endure Botox injections, cosmetic surgeries, and use expensive creams to maintain their youthful appearance. A new treatment being offered in spas and beauty centers recently is the 24K Gold Facial. While it sounds extravagant, it has some very desirable results for anyone who wants…
There are falsehoods that surround the plastic surgery field, usually perpetuated by people who have never had plastic surgery. Even the name has some strange ideas that surround it, that calling it “plastic” surgery has something to do with the synthetic material or the results. The base meaning of plastic is “to mold”, which is…
Fatigue is not something you should live with – it is a symptom of something wrong in your body. Unfortunately, many traditional or Western medicine doctors are poor at finding the cause of such vague symptoms, but that does not make them any less real. If you have fatigue, there is something causing your lack…
The knees are one of the most common sources of pain, often causing limited mobility and discomfort. These joints are prone to injury, carrying the majority of the body weight with many different movement options. They also can be prone to autoimmune disease like arthritis. If you have knee pain, it can impact your quality…
Have you wondered what it would be like to change your look? If you have watched your face appear older every year, yet still have not made the move to consider plastic surgery, maybe now is the time. Plastic surgery can give you a new, younger look that you want to see when you look…
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