Is it true that microneedling on my face can help me look younger? The search for a way to slow down or stop the aging process did not begin in the 16th century with the Spanish explorer, Ponce de León. Whether it’s true that he was looking for some sort of fountain of youth when…
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Have You Lost Your Sense of Smell?
Can my sense of smell be restored with a rhinoplasty procedure? Once COVID-19 dropped into our lives, any issues with our sense of smell set off major alarm bells. Losing the ability to smell, or taste, is one of the more common symptoms and is, in fact, often the first clue that someone might have…
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Neck Lifts: Reducing the Aging Effects of Sun and Smoking
Why has the skin on my neck become so sagging and wrinkled and will a neck lift really help? Do you know the phrase, “They that dance must pay the piper”? It is believed to be based on the famous Robert Browning poem, The Piped Piper of Hamelin, which told the story of a village…
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Am I a Good Candidate for CoolSculpting?
How do I know if CoolSculpting is a good option for me or not? When referring to the noun, Webster defines fat as “animal tissue consisting chiefly of cells distended with greasy or oily matter”. There is nothing whatsoever appealing in that description, yet, we seem to spend an inordinate amount of time focused on…
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Treating Skin Cancer with Mohs Surgery
Is Mohs surgery an effective option for skin cancer? When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, other issues tended to fade into the background, and, considering the potential outcomes from a global perspective, that was understandable. Unfortunately, on a personal level, all of our other health issues remained. There is no way to describe losing so many…
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Types of Scars and Treatment Options
Are there scar therapy methods that will significantly reduce the appearance of scars? People who have scars that are the least bit noticeable tend to have the exact same experience when they look in the mirror: their eyes are immediately drawn to the scar. Doesn’t matter if it runs from one side of the body…
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Body Contouring Options
What body contouring procedures work best to get rid of sagging skin after weight loss? Have you been struggling with sagging skin after losing weight, no matter how hard you try to exercise to firm up those areas? Don’t feel bad. You are not alone in your frustration. Many people find that, after losing a…
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Cellulite: Causes and Treatment
What causes cellulite and do medical spas offer safe options for getting rid of or, at least, reducing the appearance of it? Everyone knows what cellulite looks like. It’s the lumpy, cottage-cheesy looking skin, usually found on thighs, hips and rear ends. It just appears and never goes away. But, what is it, really? Actually,…
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Botox Is FDA-Approved for Migraines
Is Botox a safe and effective treatment for migraines? If you have ever heard someone refer to a migraine as “just a bad headache”, you can be pretty confident that that person has never experienced a migraine. The pain associated with a migraine may center upon the head, but “ache” does not even come close…
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How to Prepare for Nose Surgery
What should I do and what can I expect before the actual surgery on my nose? Rhinoplasty, or nose surgery, is a big deal. This is true whether your goals are functional or aesthetic. Maybe you have made the decision based on the need to improve your breathing by having something done about your deviated…
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