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Cosmetic Procedures and The Brow Lift

You'll have a meeting to consult with your surgeon before the procedure. The surgeon may have you make a series of facial expressions so they can b...

Breast Implants

Women can get breast implants to make their breasts bigger and fuller. Start your breast implant research by getting a list of surgeons' names. Tal...

Premature Graying: Reasons, Options

Contrary to popular belief, stress has not been shown to cause gray hair. But in 2007, a study of about 1,200 California men and women showed no su...

Face-Lifts

If you are a smoker, follow your surgeon's instructions on stopping smoking. Early on, face- lifts just tightened skin; today's face-lifts do more ...

Laser Resurfacing

This method has been used for years to treat different skin issues, including wrinkles, scars, warts, enlarged oil glands on the nose, and other co...

Retinoids for Anti-Aging Skin

It's not true, Farris says, that retinoids thin the skin. For brown spots that give the skin an uneven tone, retinoids slough them off and curb the...

Cosmetic Procedures for Wrinkles

If yours bother you, find out what causes wrinkles and explore your treatment options. With age, skin cells divide more slowly, and the skin's inne...

Effects of Stress on Your Skin

Stress can affect your whole body, including your hair, nails, and skin. If you’re stressed, you might skimp on this part of your routine, which ca...

Sun Safety: Save Your Skin

Harmful rays from the sun -- and from sunlamps and tanning beds -- may also cause eye problems, weaken your immune system, and give you unsightly s...

Skin Lightening Treatments

The active ingredient in some skin lighteners is mercury, so bleaching can lead to mercury poisoning. Pregnant women who use a skin lightener with ...

Itching from Dry Skin

Got dry, itchy skin? Lotions are not quite as effective but often feel far better than creams and ointments on your skin. If a skin cream or ointme...

Fight Flaky Scalp

See a skin doctor if none of these tips helps. The doctor may prescribe a stronger dandruff shampoo that contains the antifungal ketoconazole. When...