Our facial expressions do more than communicate our current mood- they have the ability to influence our mood as well. Emotions may originate in the brain, but the muscles in the face either reinforce or transform those feelings. Recent studies have revealed that through the enhancement of positive emotions, or the suppression of negative ones, with facial expressions, a person's mood begins to align more strongly with the emotion his or her face is communicating.

Losing weight is a significant accomplishment. But for those who have had massive weight loss after bariatric surgery, it's only half the battle. Oftentimes, excess, hanging skin sticks around to hide your hard-earned results. It comes as no surprise that as the number of patients undergoing weight loss surgery grows, so does the number of body contouring plastic surgery procedures. 2014 statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons show that body-contouring procedures associated with massive weight loss are growing at a fast rate.

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Losing large amounts of weight is a great achievement, and you should be proud of your success! Unfortunately, for some patients, after massive weight loss are left with issues with excess skin that can be unsightly, inconvenient for clothing and exercise, and cause skin irritations and infections. In response to this, plastic surgery has designed a range of surgical procedures to improve your body contour to match the success you have had in losing the weight.

Image Skincare is widely known for its advanced anti-aging products and in particular, it's MAX Stem Cell Line. The MAX Stem Cell Line or The MAX, named because of its ability to provide efficient, proven, MAXimum results, is packed with plant-derived stem cells and nutri-peptides. Coupled with Image Skincare's exclusive Vectorize-Technology, the stem cells and nutri-peptides are encapsulated to deliver these potent ingredients deep into the dermal layers of the skin with time-released function. The MAX Stem Cell Line has a three-stage anti-aging system: Correction, Prevention and Nutrition. Each one of these functions allows for the skin to be repaired and fortified, effectively reversing the signs of aging skin

A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a plastic surgery procedure that gets rid of excess abdominal skin and fat, while tightening the vertical muscles of your abdominal wall and smoothing the area around the navel. After a tummy tuck, not only will your waistline be slimmer, but you will be trimmer all the way from your upper abdomen to your bikini line. More and more men and women are turning to a tummy tuck to slim down a protruding abdomen and restore a youthful silhouette.

Product Desclription Image Skincare Clear Cell Salicylic Clarifying Tonic is a salicylic acid based toner that gently removes oil from the skin while nourishing it with herbal extracts of green tea, and tea tree. Oil is one of the primary causes of acne. Caused by overactive glands in the skin, excess oil clogs pores to reduce circulation and allow bacterial growth, causing acne. Clear Cell Salicylic Clarifying Toner corrects this problem by removing excess oil, thus inhibiting the acne-causing action of bacteria, and preventing acne at the source.

We have all heard about the dangers of the sun, but did you know skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States? One in five Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer, and this number is growing due to increased ultraviolet exposure from the sun and tanning beds.

The first thing you are probably wondering is: \"What are nasolabial folds?\" Nasolabial folds are the lines that reach from the nose to the mouth, also commonly known as \"laugh lines\" or \"smile lines\". As we get older, these lines, just as all other so-called \"wrinkles\" on our bodies get deeper, wider, and generally more intense. Fillers offer a great way to soften these lines, minimizing the looks of natural aging, and Juvederm is our go-to choice here in the office!

Many people are unhappy with the way their neck and chin look. Whether it's because age and gravity have conspired to create sagging jowls and \"turkey neck,\" or whether you have a double chin that you just can't seem to get rid of, the neck and chin areas can be problematic.

A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a procedure to lift and reshape breasts that have lost their shape and volume from age, weight loss, nursing, or have just stretched out with development.

We all typically come out of winter with skin that isn't at the top of its condition. Long months of cold weather, indoor heat, dry air, and wind have likely taken their toll. To help repair some of winter's damage, here are my top 3 recommendations to transition your skin care routine into spring!

Breast augmentation is an incredible procedure, and results are usually wonderful. However, breast implants are not for everyone. After having breast implants for a long period of time, some patients no longer wish to have them for a variety of reasons

It may seem obvious, but sleep is one of the most important ways to preserve your health. Many people believe that getting a good night's sleep is the key to waking up beautiful. Proper and adequate sleep offers many beauty benefits. How can you enjoy these benefits?

As you age, excess fat and loose skin can accumulate around your eyes, causing your eyelids to sag and making you appear tired, angry or older than you really are. In many cases, the cosmetic surgery procedure known as blepharoplasty can eliminate the puffy look and sagging skin, and restore smooth, youthful skin tone.