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What We Love About The Latest In Growth Factors And Skin Care
Many of us (most of us?), women and men, become concerned about the appearance of facial wrinkles and sagging skin as we age. It is virtually impossible to fight it off – our bodies simply become less efficient at combatting the effects of sun and aging. Our skin naturally begins to lose elasticity, creating wrinkles …
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Gynecomastia – Enlarged Male Breasts
Gynecomastia is a condition of over developed or enlarged breast tissue in boys or men caused by an imbalance of estrogen and testosterone. Most think of estrogen as an exclusively female hormone, but males also produce it, but just in smaller quantities. Although approximately in 25% of cases, the cause is unknown, some causes may …
Sun Protection Year Round
The sun shines all year long, so why shouldn’t we protect ourselves all year?? Makes perfect sense, doesn’t it?? Unfortunately, we associate sunburn and sun damage from the heat of the sun. Although the sun’s heat is not as intense during winter months due to the angle of the sunlight, the ultraviolet A and B …
Sientra -The New Silicone Gel Implant
The decision to have a breast augmentation surgery is an important one. Maybe you have a vision in mind of how you would like to look with breast implants. Maybe at this point you have already discussed the topic with a friend, spouse or other family member. This is a great start! However, to achieve …
Breast Augmentation: Comparing The Single And Divorced Woman
The female breast has long been a symbol of femininity and sexuality.The shape and size of a woman’s breast can have a profound effect on her self esteem. It has become culturally acceptable to enhance the breast with implants that are either saline or silicone, Breast Augmentation. In fact, modern fashions are designed to reveal …
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Find Out About The #1 SPF 50 Sun Shield On The Market
Breaking news…..Last week FDA announced changes for labeling of sunscreen products. The final rule will take effect on the summer of 2012, but consumers may begin to see changes to sunscreen labels before the effective date. For complete information on this topic and future changes check the FDA website:https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/default.htm There is so much information and …
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Look Younger With Botox
What is Botox and How Does it Work? Botox, or botulinum toxin type A, is a purified protein most commonly used to reduce or eliminate facial wrinkles. Approximately 25 years ago, it was approved by the FDA to treat eye muscle spasms and almost immediately Botox had proven its cosmetic potential for wrinkle treatment. Botox …
Liposuction: Preoperative Nursing Care At Burnett Plastic Surgery
Liposuction, also known as Lipoplasty, or simply Lipo, is the process of removing fat and fluid from under the skin using a suction assist device in the operating room or doctor’s office. Most patients are concerned about small pockets of excess fat around their tummy, back and thighs. The ideal patient is at or near …
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Liposuction: Post-Operative Nursing Care At Burnett Plastic Surgery
Liposuction, as I described in my last blog is the removal of mostly fat and fluids from the body using a suction cannula (long flexible straw like tube). In the immediate post operative period, Dr. Burnett’s main concerns are the potential development of Deep Vein Thromboses (DVTS), Seromas at the sites of the liposuction cannulas …
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Vitamin C Skin Care – Is It All That Hype?
If you are someone who cares about the integrity of your skin and strives for a more youthful, glowing and even skin tone, Vitamin C serum is for you. To achieve that healthy skin texture this product will help you to get the results that you are looking for. But why vitamin C and what …
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