Nose piercings, if done professionally, make you the coolest human ever. But if you miss the recommended aftercare guidelines and the piercing area gets infected, it is HELL. You know what? Infected nose piercing takes a very long time to heal – say 2 to 5 months. If you are one among the infected nose-piercing … Read more
Losing large amounts of weight can leave a person with flabby, loose skin, especially if they undergo rapid weight loss. Reduced collagen and elastin in the dermis may also contribute to flabby, loose skin. Common areas of loose skin post weight loss are eyelids, jowls, chin, throat, upper arms, and stomach. Firm skin in young … Read more
Hooded eyelid is a facial feature in which there appears excess skin and fat muscles under the eyebrow. They are also referred to as droopy eyelids. Hooded eyelids surgeries remove the excess skin and fat tissue from the levator muscles on the eyelids. Eyelid surgeries include both invasive and non-invasive procedures. A hooded eyelid surgery … Read more
Acne is a commonly occurring skin condition and can occur anywhere on the body, including the back. Back acne is usually caused by the build-up of excess oil, sweat, and dead skin cells. Acne can occur at any age for various reasons, including daily habits, genetics, medications, hormones, sweat, stress, etc. Most people get acne … Read more
Cryotherapy is a medical technique where a part of the body or the entire body (from neck to toe) is exposed to extremely cold temperatures for a few minutes. The temperatures can range between -100 to -140 °C (-148 to -220 °F). For many years, localized cryotherapy has been used to remove extra skin growth … Read more
Considering cosmetic procedures to enhance existing physical appearance may be overwhelming, but choosing the right plastic surgeon matters. Generally, many people spend a lot of time discussing and researching the procedure and the potential results, but seldom about the plastic surgeon. In plastic surgery, the crucial factor is selecting the right plastic surgeon. Not only … Read more
Considering cosmetic procedures have become a trend among the population to acquire healthier, younger-looking skin instantly. There are a wide variety of cosmetic treatments offered, ranging from invasive to non-invasive procedures. While considering cosmetic procedures, it would be wise to look at the options that would best suit your needs. In the recent past, non-invasive … Read more
Many of us put our best efforts into maintaining our body contour with a healthy lifestyle and routine exercise regimen. Despite this, certain areas in the body tend to have stubborn fat that sag with age. While there are many treatment options available in dermatology and plastic surgery to help shed fat and sculpt the … Read more
What is Rogaine (minoxidil)? Minoxidil was initially used to treat high blood pressure until it was discovered that a side effect of the medication is its ability to stimulate new hair growth. This compound is the active ingredient in the popular hair loss treatment, Rogaine. Although the evidence is solid for Rogaine’s efficacy in preventing … Read more
Zinc has been touted in the media as a miracle substance that can cure everything from the common cold to cancer. While its benefits are in some cases over-hyped, research does support many of these claims — in fact, zinc has long been used to treat various skin concerns, and is one of the active … Read more
