Monthly Archives: April 2009
How IPL™ Photorejuvenation Works?
Photofacials are being used increasingly for removal of fine lines and to improve the texture of the skin. During IPL™ photorejuvenation treatment, high energy light waves are used to encourage the production of collagen, a natural protein that fills in wrinkles, making the skin smooth and supple. This removes fine lines, wrinkles, skin discolorations and … Continue reading
Microwave treatment – The future of corneal refractive surgery?
Treatment of the cornea using a novel microwave device is being investigated as a new approach for performing corneal refractive surgery without damaging the epithelium, removing tissue, or compromising structural integrity, said John Marshall, PhD. Based on the findings from biomechanical modeling studies, Dr. Marshall and colleagues at King’s College, London, hypothesized that by targeting … Continue reading
Should You Consider Surgery for Your Hemorrhoids?
Suffering from hemorrhoids is a painful condition. But fortunately, there are more treatment options to choose from than ever before. If your hemorrhoids are severe or chronic, hemorrhoid removal surgery might even be an option for you. The traditional method of removing hemorrhoids is by rubber band legation. This procedure involves placing a rubber band … Continue reading
Acne rosacea – A common yet mysterious skin problem
Acne rosacea is a skin condition that affects mostly middle-aged, fair-skinned adults. It is most common among 30 to 60-year-olds. Although it is diagnosed in women slightly more often than in men, men tend to have it in a more severe form. Rosacea is very common; estimations suggest that about 14 million Americans may have … Continue reading
Economy causes cut in elective surgeries
As they downsize and economize, Houstonians are finding quicker and cheaper ways to improve their looks and lives. Rather than full face lifts, for example, they’re opting for botox. The no-downtime injections are in high demand at the same time area physicians report sagging business in heavy-duty cosmetic surgeries. “Some patients are delaying their elective … Continue reading
Laser eye clinics deny poor advice claims
Laser eye surgery clinics in the UK have dismissed the findings of a recent investigation, which suggested that many clinics do not fully inform potential patients of the risks associated with laser eye surgery. The watchdog sent five undercover investigators into 18 high street clinics and found that many were not given satisfactory advice and … Continue reading
Designer Vaginas – Cosmetic Surgery Goes Deep
An unexpected turn occurred when women began to report that, not only had surgery corrected their vaginal ailments, it also brought to them an increased enjoyment of intercourse. When the media picked up on this, the ‘designer vagina craze’ was born as women began to request the surgery not out of medical concern, but rather … Continue reading
Treatment for Acne Scars
This depends on numerous factors. Difference in location, intensity, and number of scars are all playing significant role in determining the right laser treatment for the patient. These treatments mainly work by using various wavelengths of radiations with different intensities. All these factors are modulated depending upon latest situation to contour the damaged tissue. This … Continue reading
Improve your teeth color with laser bleaching
Throughout time, people of diverse ages and occupations have been concerned with their teeth color. Egyptians used a special paste to have their teeth whitened while Romans used a substance based on ammonia in order to reduce yellowish shades. As for the modern times, there procedures for teeth whitening have gone from the application of … Continue reading
Mini facelift for a youthful look
The mini facelift has become a very popular option for patients who want a more youthful look, but have little time to spare from work and other normal activities. With a downtime of five to seven days and a cost of $3500 to $4000, patients love the mini lift. Designed to rejuvenate the upper neck … Continue reading
Enhancing your appearance with skin rejuvenation and resurfacing
To improve the appearance of the skin, skin rejuvenation or resurfacing may be right. Skin rejuvenation can be achieved in a number of ways, ranging from laser, light and other energy-based treatments to chemical peels and other non-ablative methods. The result is a smoother, clearer and more youthful appearance to your skin. It is a … Continue reading
Upper and lower eyelid correction with Laser Eyelift
One of the most common problems associated with aging is drooping upper eyelids and lower eyelid bags. They make a person look angry, older, tired and a bit cross. Lower eyelid bagging is usually a result of protrusion of the fat that naturally cushions the eye. This fat is held back by a membrane which … Continue reading
Get chocolicious for a beautiful you
Recent scientific research has highlighted the anti-ageing benefits of chocolate. Raw chocolate, in its purest form, has the highest amount of cancer-fighting, disease-busting anti-oxidants that also prevent premature ageing. That’s why chocolate is now an accepted beauty aid and forms part of many body treatments. Chocolate is made from cocoa beans the bean’s fibrous outer … Continue reading
Diminishing unsightly ‘spider veins’
Millions of women are bothered by spider veins – those small yet unsightly clusters of red, blue or purple veins that most commonly appear on the thighs, calves and ankles. In fact, it’s estimated that at least half of the adult female population is plagued with this common cosmetic problem. Today, many plastic surgeons are … Continue reading
Switch On To Abdominal Liposuction
Abdominal Liposuction (often combined with Back Liposuction) is the removal of excess fat tissue overlying the abdominal muscles that not only creates a thinner appearance, but when combined with exercise, can show off the abdominal muscles. The incisions are very small and the recovery is quite fast. Liposuction works for everyone. But some people are … Continue reading
Photofacial – The new solution to your skin problems
If you are suffering from sun damage, rosacea, hyperpigmentation, etc, you can go in for the innovative Intense Pulsed Light (IPL™) photofacial procedure which is the latest in modern dermatology, allowing patients to transform red, blotchy skin into a radiant complexion. A photofacial is a 30-minute procedure in which intense pulses of light are used … Continue reading