Los Angeles residents are constantly on the lookout for innovative and effective nonsurgical cosmetic treatments and procedures to improve appearance. In the never-ending quest of fine-tuning beauty and seeking more ways to maintain a youthful appearance, Dr. Umar can help you with determine the best nonsurgical cosmetic treatment or procedure. Wrinkle treatment with laser skin…
Drinking adequate amounts of water throughout the day is supposed to be a healthy habit. Our bodies lose water not just from excretion, but also from breathing and evaporation from the skin. Therefore, it is important to replenish lost fluids. Water is also supposed to help hydrate the skin and keep it looking moist and…
One of the most talked about trends in anti-aging is the use of gold as an ingredient in high end skin products. Here are a few examples: – Gratiae Gold Elements – Oro Gold 24K Anti-Aging Eye Serum – Alpha-H Liquid Gold Anti-Aging Peel – Umo 24K Gold Facial – Gold Camilla Body Oil A…
The search for the fountain of youth seems to be a never ending story that has existed throughout human history. Cleopatra was known for bathing in goat’s milk. Hundreds of years ago in Japan, nightingale droppings were used for skin care. And this practice is making a comeback with celebs like Tom Cruise experimenting with…
We all know the risks of smoking in terms of cancer, heart disease and raising your cholesterol and blood pressure, but it also wrecks havoc on your complexion. Not only does smoking dull your complexion, smokers are more prone to having wrinkles around the mouth and developing under-eye bags before non-smokers, reveals a recent study…
Ultraviolet (UV) light is a main contributor to the signs of aging, such as wrinkles, uneven skin tone and sagging skin. Rays from the sun and tanning beds radiate this invisible radiation. The texture of your skin eventually changes if you are exposed to excessive UV light. While prevention and healthy skin care regimens are…
In “Getting Rid of Cellulite: Part 1,” we discussed some basics of cellulite. Many women suffer from cellulite at some point — about 90 percent. Cellulite also affects even the trimmest and fittest of women. In Part 2, we will further the basics of cellulite, as well as ways for getting rid of cellulite. Cellulite…
Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) counteracts wrinkles by preventing the temporary contraction of your facial muscles. A formulation of the botulinum toxin type A, it blocks nerve cells from releasing acetylcholine, which triggers the muscles. Your overlying skin thus remains wrinkle-, crease- and line-free and appears smooth. Recently, popularity with Botox for anti-aging treatments has increased. Botox has…
Facial symmetry and radiant skin are paramount to beauty. Not only that, how we feel about our looks can positively or negatively affect self-esteem. The philosophy of an ideal symmetry has existed since Ancient Greece with the golden mean and golden ratio. Aristotle defined “universal standards of beauty” using his golden mean equation, based on…
Wrinkle Treatment with Laser Skin Rejuvenation and Nonsurgical Facelift Options: Part 2
Unfortunately, not even the best anti-aging lifestyle regimens can prevent aging. In Wrinkle Treatment with Laser Skin Rejuvenation and Nonsurgical Facelift Options: Part 1, we discussed how aging and environmental damage negatively affect the skin with wrinkles, sagging skin, loss of facial volume and definition loss along the jowls. Although a healthy lifestyle can prolong…
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