May
06
The Pacific Northwest has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the country. Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer, with over one million people diagnosed each year. Even though it is so common, you may not know how it can affect your life and what you can do to reduce your risks.
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29
So, you're ready to face aging head on by investing in the right products to combat its telltale signs. That's good because lotions and potions can do wonders to lift, firm, and tighten, but lesser known bad habits may mean more forces against us than we're aware of.
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22
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2015 marked a record number of lip augmentation procedures, jumping 50% from 2000.
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15
The amount of time a filler will last depends on the product (or the combination of products) used, where the product is placed, the frequency and timing of touch-ups, as well as technique. All of these factors play key roles in how long you will see results, which may last from a few months to a couple years.
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08
The saying goes: \"you are what you eat\" and believe it or not, it's true. Eating a healthy, balanced diet is beneficial to every part of your body. There are certain foods to eat for healthy hair, skin, and nails as they nourish your body with Omega-3s and much more. In fact, what you eat can be as important as the serums and creams you apply on your skin. Try adding the following power foods to your diet to help keep your skin, and hair looking their best!
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01
Aside from making you tougher and stronger, working out regularly can also make your skin more youthful and beautiful. As many of us know from experience, our skin changes as the years advance, resulting in wrinkles, crow's feet and sagging. This occurs because of changes within our layers of skin. After about age 40, people commonly experience a thickening of our stratum corneum, the protective, outer most layer of the epidermis- the top layer of your skin. The stratum corneum is the portion of the skin that you see and feel. Composed mostly of dead skin cells and some collagen, it gets drier, flakier and denser with age.
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25
WHAT IS VOLUMA? Juvederm Voluma™ XC is an FDA approved long-term dermal filler for the mid-face. It is most effective in providing correction for age-related volume loss with natural looking lift.
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18
Schedule Surgery When You're Healthy If you are planning cosmetic surgery, try to schedule it during a period of relatively good health. This will give your immune system the best chance toward a speedy recovery.
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11
Most people interested in maintaining youthful skin and reducing wrinkles have heard about collagen. Collagen is an important protein that is necessary for the health and elasticity of our skin, and breaks down as we age.
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04
The number of men getting plastic surgery procedures has risen over 121 percent since 1997. One of the most relevant factors in the growth of male plastic surgery is the baby boomers. It is one of the largest generations in the United States, and they are approaching retirement. However, baby boomers still feel and are very active, and want their outer appearance to reflect that.
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01
Feb
26
What ages our appearance the most is a combination of fine lines and wrinkles, discoloration, and sagging skin. However, the one major underlying cause for the sagging, lines, and wrinkles is the loss of volume.
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19
What is Latisse? Latisse is the first and only FDA approved treatment to grow eyelashes, making them longer, thicker, and darker. It is applied topically, directly to the upper eyelid lashline. You may be surprised to learn that Latisse was discovered while treating glaucoma patients with bimatoprost. Bimatoprost is the active ingredient in Latisse. After receiving bimatoprost eye drops glaucoma patients were returning to their ophthalmologist with longer, thicker and darker lashes. Allergan then developed the product into a safe topical application that works very well in patients with thin, very light, and short eyelashes. If you stop using this lash enhancer, your lashes with gradually return to their previous appearance.
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12
For women and teens, excessively large breasts may cause back pain, shoulder pain, and neck pain, as well as bra strap grooving and skin irritation. Teenage women may feel self conscious and socially inhibited by their unusually large breasts. Some women may feel the need to hide the size of their breasts and may choose clothing to hide their appearance. Some women are prevented from participating in exercise or are physically inactive due to the large size of their breasts. Breast reduction surgery may also be performed solely for cosmetic reasons for women who desire a smaller, more proportioned breast, or a breast lift.
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05
This is the age of the \"Selfie Generation.\" Everyday, millions of people of all ages document their every move with self-portraits taken on cellphones, iPads, and other devices. (Ever opened your front camera when you weren't expecting it?)
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