Many people are born with birthmarks that are easily hidden or do not detract from their appearance. However, the port wine stain birthmark can be intrusive due to its dark, red wine color and its location. Port wine stain birthmarks often appear on the face, neck or torso and can vary from a pink to…
If you are considering plastic surgery, you want to know that the medical professional you choose is one of the top in their field. You want to ensure that anyone who will be surgically changing your appearance has the credentials that support their experience. As you research local plastic or cosmetic surgeons, you may see…
If you follow sports, you have undoubtedly heard of a player being out due to a rotator cuff tear, especially any athlete that throws a ball. However, it is not just major league pitchers that are susceptible to this injury. Anyone can tear their rotator cuff, either due to injury or just prolonged use over…
There is a multi-billion dollar industry that has been built on telling you what to eat and what supplements to take. Every ‘diet’ or supplement program is backed with testimonials of people who claim to have achieved health, weight loss, higher energy levels and many other benefits from following a particular nutritional plan. But then…
Almost everyone experiences acne in their teen years, some worse than others. This is primarily due to the hormonal changes that can cause overactive oil glands in some teens that perpetuate acne outbreaks. Although acne is normal, it can also be embarrassing and affect a teen’s self-confidence. Here are five ways to reduce the appearance…
Tattoos are more common than ever, with many people from all backgrounds getting ink put on their skin. Unfortunately, many times these tattoos are later regretted for a variety of reasons. Whether the tattoo is poorly designed, in a highly visible area or no longer reflects the person’s personality, there can come a time when…
Hyperhidrosis or excessive underarm sweating is a condition that affects many men and women, causing embarrassment due to the uncontrollable production of sweat. Although there are treatment options including Botox injections that can control the condition, these options must be continued indefinitely to be effective which can be inconvenient and very expensive. Another FDA-approved option…
It is estimated that 40% of incidences of breast cancer are first detected through self-exams or when a woman notices a lump in her breast. Although clinical exams and mammograms are important factors in detecting breast cancer, even before there is a detectable lump, self-exams can fill in the times between professional visits. All women…
Medical advancements have made it possible to learn more about our genetic makeup, including what diseases are hereditary. If you are considering starting a family, there are tests that can be used to predict the chance of your baby being born with certain diseases. It is a very personal choice to decide whether to undergo…
It is understandable that those who have severe scars on their face often seek cosmetic surgery options. While you can hide other scars on your body, those on your face are impossible to conceal. Severe scarring can even impact your ability to smile, frown and be expressive with your facial muscles. Facial cosmetic or plastic…
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