Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra is a benign skin condition that manifests as black or brown papules on the skin that are flat and raised from the surface. These mole-like bumps are usually between 1-5mm in size. They are typically seen on the cheeks, forehead, neck and torso. For some patients, DPN occurs as under eye moles.…
Retinol, an over the counter retinoid, has gained wide attention in the media as a wrinkle treatment. Mainstream beauty magazines recommend skin products with retinol as the active ingredient. Oprah.com has referred to retinoids as “Your Skin’s New Best Friend.” Also Dr. Oz lists retinol and retinoids as essential antiaging ingredients. What Is Retinol Retinol…
Although we are advised to wear sunscreen on a daily basis to protect our skin from wrinkles and sun damage, choosing the right product can be confusing because there are so many factors to consider. Concepts like of SPF, UVA and UVB protection are not intuitive. Most people only have a vague understanding of what these…
Laser skin toning treatments has become a popular cosmetic surgery procedure to improve the skin because it produces skin resurfacing results that are similar to the results produced by aggressive laser peels but without the downtime and requires less healing time. Laser toning is an alternative for people who want to avoid the ablative nature…
Liposuction is the one of the most popular form of cosmetic surgery procedures that many people decide to have in order to remove the excess fat from their bodies. Liposuction can improve the appearance of the body by removing areas that show a concentrated amount of visible fat. However, keep in mind that having liposuction…
Sclerotherapy is a procedure that is used to treat varicose veins and spider veins. Sclerotherapy is performed by injecting a solution that is usually of sodium chloride content directly into the varicose vein. This solution then aggravates the lining of the blood vessel, which causes the vessell to swell and solution irritates the lining of…
Age spots are imperfections that appear on the surface of the skin in colors of brown, black, or even gray, and can be the size of freckles or be larger than a centimeter in width. Age spots are also known as liver spots, and can appear alone or in clusters on the skin. These marks…
Constant exposure of the skin to ultraviolet sunlight can cause dry, rough, and scaly patches or lesions to form on the outermost layer of the skin, or in other words, causing a condition known as Actinic Keratoses to develop. The characteristics of AK lesions are typically defined by the skin tone, which turns to a…
Tattoos have played a major role in terms of symbolism and self expression for the human culture throughout history. However, in any case of permanently decorating the body, regrets and mind changes will surely emerge, and the desire for tattoo removal will be requested. Fortunately regardless of the motives of removing a tattoo, tattoo removal…
Financing Procedures Through Cosmetic Surgery Loans
Many of the newest medical innovations in skin rejuvenation such as lasers and fillers are reasonably affordable as one time treatments. However, some patients may require a series of ongoing visits to their dermatologist to achieve the results they want. So it may be worth the time and effort needed to research the best options…
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