Veins in the legs tend to worsen with age and become unsightly. However, they can also become medically burdensome, causing pain, swelling, and heaviness. Whether you want your veins gone for aesthetic purposes, or for an improvement in your physical health, there are a few different treatments to address leg vein removal. Why Do Veins…
Fraxel lasers are a premier type of laser therapy that emits monochromatic light waves to affect and stimulate tissue restructuring. The term “Fraxel” comes from the fact that they operate using fractional light technology as opposed to light technology on a uniform plane, like the older CO2 lasers. This means that they treat sections of…
Allergan must hate the new, cool, popular kid at school. His name is Medicis Pharmaceutical, and he manufactures the Botox alternate, Dysport; which has raised steep market competition. In April of 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved this new injectable cosmetic for the treatment of wrinkles. Dysport, another derivation of botulinum toxin, specifically…
Botox. A word that brings a crow’s-feet-free, joyful smile to the mouths of many. Botulinum toxin, or onabotulinumtoxinA, is an injectable serum derived from the bacteria, Clostridium botulinum, and purified for medical use. It has been the number one choice for non-surgical cosmetic enhancement over many years since its FDA approval for cosmetic use in…
Birthmarks come in many different shapes, sizes, and colors. Certain types are very rare, while one type occurs in nearly 50% of all infants. For some people, these congenital markings are celebrated as a representation of uniqueness and individuality. For others, they are nothing more than an embarrassing cosmetic disfigurement. The latter may be interested…
Melasma Resolved Through Laser Skin Treatment
Melasma is not a dangerous or harmful condition, but many find it cosmetically displeasing. It is the occurrence of hyperpigmentation, similar to freckles, but larger and patchier in appearance. Melasma results from high concentrations of melanin in the skin, which can occur for various reasons, including: -Genetic predisposition -Hormone fluctuation (especially involving estrogen and progesterone)…
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