Wrinkles that travel from each side of the nose to the corners of your mouth are known as nasolabial folds, nasal labial folds, or simply “smile lines.” Nasolabial wrinkles are often the first lines that people seen around the mouth. Many are bothered by them and seek a treatment to remove or erase them. Nasolabial… Continue Reading »
As we approach beach season in Rancho Cucamonga, it might be time to laser that peach fuzz from our faces. It sneaks up on you, I know. You wake up one morning, look in the mirror and realize that your peaches-and-cream-complexion morphed into something like the peach itself – complete with a fine layer of… Continue Reading »
What’s safe while there’s a bun in the oven? A lot of things are suddenly off-limits to expectant mothers once they become pregnant, until that baby’s out in the world and eating strained peas from a jar. Anything from obvious no-nos, like alcohol and caffeine, to less obvious things such as Vitamin A and oxybenzone… Continue Reading »
Surgery, fillers, or topical options? Laugh lines are among the most prominent, and least loved, signs of aging – it’s only a small comfort that they’re supposed to mean you’ve had a happy life so far. Nasolabial wrinkles, also known as “laugh” or “smile” lines, are the lines that seem to connect the edges of… Continue Reading »
One of the benefits to Botox is how little time is needed to complete the procedure The world’s a busy place these days – there’s always somewhere to be, or someone to meet, or something to do. For busy folks who might want a little work done, the matter of recovery time might cause a… Continue Reading »
Are both wrinkle-removers made equal? If you’ve followed the careers and lifestyles of Hollywood starlets like Marlene Dietrich, Raquel Welch, or Joan Crawford, you might be familiar with “Frownies” – adhesive strips meant to pull back wrinkles on the face, leading to a more youthful look. Actresses like these and more used them in the… Continue Reading »
FDA advises consumers on spotting the difference One of the things that makes Botox so popular with patients is how quick the procedure can be to undergo, and to recover from, compared to more invasive alternatives. But Botox is not quick or easy to produce, no – the product is made according to rigorous specifications… Continue Reading »
Just what are marionette lines, anyway? When it comes to signs of aging, the lines that form around the mouth and nose are among the most dreaded. There are actually many types of facial wrinkles, all with different names and causes. One such variety is called marionette lines. Marionette lines are the creases that form… Continue Reading »
Italian study says the two procedures go hand-in-hand. Sometimes, a patient’s desired results from cosmetic surgery can’t be achieved with a single procedure. It’s not uncommon for cosmetic surgeons to recommend undergoing two procedures simultaneously, and not just to pad the bill. In fact, combining procedures can save you money as well as time in… Continue Reading »
Is there anything to it? Or is it just a marketing gimmick? Where you find stem cells, controversy is bound to follow. While you’re probably familiar with the debate surrounding embryonic stem cell research, you might be surprised to learn that even the cosmetic surgery industry is not immune to scrutiny surrounding the use of… Continue Reading »
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