Changing the shape of your nose does not necessarily mean you need to have plastic surgery. Although rhinoplasty is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries, there are also non-surgical “nose jobs” that can be performed. This gives you the option to fix minor shape or size issues without the risk or downtime required with…
One type of vasculitis that is more common is temporal arteritis, also referred to as giant cell arteritis. This vascular condition impacts the blood vessels in the temporal area, causing inflammation and restriction that can limit blood flow and oxygen to the eyes, scalp and brain. Temporal arteritis can have serious, even deadly impacts on…
If you are considering a breast augmentation procedure, you have questions on your mind that you want answered. While factors like cost and size options are common questions people ask about breast implant plastic surgery, there are some other questions you should be asking when you go in for your breast augmentation consultation. Here are…
Not all facial cosmetic surgery is for beauty or aesthetics alone. Plastic surgery can correct deformities that are caused from disease, trauma and other factors that change the features on the face. Facial reconstructive surgery is used to mitigate damage to the face, which can give patients more self-confidence about their appearance and often improve…
When you see a random photo of yourself, are you surprised that your expression looks sad, tired or even angry, even when you were having a wonderful time? Age can add lines, wrinkles and a heaviness to your brow that can cause a perpetual change in expression. A brow lift can remove years from your…
There was a time when many common surgeries required open incision to repair damaged tissue, bone or cartilage. With advances in surgical techniques and technology, many of these same surgeries can be performed with minimally invasive methods. The advantages for the patients are extensive, offering the same results without the higher risks and longer recovery…
Do you suffer from frequent headaches? Medications only mask the pain and do not treat the underlying cause of your headaches. Traditional medicine often focuses on relieving symptoms, not diagnosing and treating the cause. Holistic or naturopathic doctors are often a better choice to find the cause of reoccurring problems like headaches, treating the cause…
Do you have an occasion or event coming up where you want to look your best? There are cosmetic treatments available through your local dermatologist that can offer instant results. Whether you want to smooth lines or wrinkles, plump your lips or erase bags under your eyes, there are options that you can do in…
For many women, losing excess fat gained during pregnancy can be a challenge, especially in the abdomen. Even with diet and exercise, there can be trouble spots that are resistant to fat loss. Having a child is a beautiful experience, but it is understandable to want your pre-pregnancy body back. One option to lose those…
It is estimated that five million people in the U.S. have fibromyalgia, a condition that can cause extensive fatigue and chronic pain. This complex medical condition can affect many different systems in the body and has no known cause or cure. For victims of this condition, the best hope comes from management of the pain…
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