While plenty of people love to put on a pair of short shorts in the summer or go bare legged in a skirt or dress, if you are dealing with visible veins, such as varicose veins, you might find that you prefer the cold days of winter, when covering up in pants or tights is the norm and there’s no pressure. Although often thought of as just a cosmetic issue, untreated varicose veins can cause pain and discomfort.
If you’re tired of feeling embarrassed about your legs or long to wear shorts or miniskirts once again, there are ways to take […]
Admittedly, some of the beauty or style decisions people make when they are young are things they come to regret when they are older. Who hasn’t looked back on a picture of themselves at their high school prom and grimaced at either hair or makeup decisions or questioned their teenage dress sense? While thankfully evidence of past questionable hair, makeup and fashion choices only exists in pictures, some style decisions haunt a person for years or decades to come. One example is the hastily inked tattoo that you end up covering up or lasering off years later. Gauged earlobes, or […]
This may be the era of the butt. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the number of butt augmentation procedures using fat grafting increased by 16 percent between 2012 and 2013. The number of butt lift procedures went up by 80 percent between the year 2000 and the year 2013.
The demand for a more plump derrière has meant that not only are patients seeing their plastic surgeons to learn more about their options. It has also meant that some people have gone to untrained, illegal “practitioners” to have a variety of untested, usually dangerous, substances injected into their […]
Obesity isn’t just a problem that affects adults. According to the National Institutes of Health, about one in six children is obese. Being extremely overweight at a young age puts a person at greater risk for health problems, and the problems only increase as he or she gets older.
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Have you ever wondered why people with dentures look older with or without their dentures? This finding is one of the favorite subjects of cartoonists and humorists trying to make light of one of life’s unfortunate situations. There is a very good anatomical explanation for making a connection between the health your teeth and gums and facial aging. Poor dental health has a very significant negative effect on the appearance of your face. Regardless of your facial features, your smile and the condition of your teeth are one of the first features that a stranger notices when you first meet them. Discolorations, unevenness, an altered […]
For years, the only way to change the way your nose looked was through a surgical procedure known as rhinoplasty. The same was true if you weren’t happy with the wrinkles on your face or the way your skin had begun to droop or sag over the years — the only way to reduce those signs of aging was through a surgical facelift.
Luckily for people who aren’t ready for surgery or who don’t have the time or budget for a major procedure, the days of limited surgical options are long past. Now, if you don’t like your nose or want […]
Although it may seem like society focuses almost exclusively on women’s body shape and size, men also become concerned and feel pressure about the way their bodies look. Physical changes to the body as men get older can make them feel self conscious or lead to a loss of self confidence. While no man can stop time or the changes it brings to his body, it is possible to correct a few common male body issues, through a combination of diet, exercise and plastic surgery. (more…)
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In 2013, the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reported that labiaplasty, or the reduction of excess tissue of the labia minora of the genital region in women increased by 44%, making it one of the fastest growing cosmetic procedures. The motivations for women seeking this procedure are complex, but include, a desire to improve their appearance in and out of clothing, comfort, hygiene, asymmetry, trauma, and a myriad of psychosocial considerations. (more…)
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In some cases, a relatively common skin condition, such as rosacea, can lead to a relatively uncommon condition called rhinophyma. About 16 million people in the U.S. have rosacea, according to the National Rosacea Society.
The condition affects much more than the skin. It can also have a negative impact on your self-esteem and confidence. While there is no cure for rosacea, a number of treatments can help you control it or minimize its symptoms.
What Is Rosacea?
As the name suggests, rosacea causes the skin to turn red, particularly the skin on the face. Small blood vessels beneath the surface of the […]
Few people want to be described as having thin lips. The phrase “thin lipped” can be used to describe a person who doesn’t have much to say or someone who doesn’t look friendly or happy. While almost no one wants to be known as the thin-lipped person, as people get older, some volume loss is to be expected in the lip area. Along with losing plumpness in the lips, the distance between the base of the nose and the top lip can become longer, making the face look more drawn and the lips look thinner.
If you are unhappy with the […]
