We all have unique hair types. Some people’s hair is thin and straight, others thick and curly. In some cases, there is hair in parts of the body where it just doesn’t look good. For example, many men begin to notice hair growing on their shoulders and backs as they get older. Some grow hair […]
This time of year, most people are ready to revel in the warmth of the sun. For some, sunshine holds the promise of getting beautifully tanned skin. While this may be admirable from a cosmetic standpoint, there is more harm than good done when we tan. This is true whether that tan is developed by […]
Whether you are noticing the signs of aging or sun damage or you want to maintain your smooth, radiant skin for as long as possible, you may be considering how professional treatments may help. Facials, skincare products, and other treatments are widely available. They are so common, in fact, that you may not know which […]
Few people have been taught the proper ways to care for their skin through various stages of life. Often, once we pass through puberty and the little teaching we get at that time about washing the face to avoid acne breakouts, we aren’t enlightened about what comes next. If the care of the skin does […]
The summer months are something we’ve been looking forward to for many reasons. Summer is typically a time of social gathering, something many have been craving for weeks. Summer is a time to get out into the sunshine and let it warm the body through the skin. For many, the mere idea of this sounds […]
We’re not much different than anyone else come the end of hibernation season. As the weather heats up, we love the outdoors. At the same time, we understand that we have to find balance between the benefits of sunlight and its stimulation of vitamin D in the body and the potential for skin cancer. As […]
They say that it’s difficult to banish stubborn fat. There may be no part of the body for which this is truer than the upper neck. Excess fat beneath the chin is called submental fullness, though most people know it as the dreaded double chin. What’s difficult about this area is that we can’t exercise […]
Since the very first injectables were approved several years ago, we have lived through a major shift in how we address common cosmetic concerns. In the past decade alone, the FDA has approved an impressive variety of new filler products. The development of these products was intentional. Each is meant to achieve a certain goal. […]
There are many things in life that we shouldn’t take for granted. Our health, our relationships, our beauty . . . these are all aspects that aren’t a given; they are not guaranteed to last or thrive as well as they could. To make something a given, we must put effort into it. When it […]
Fat under the chin is a common problem that we hear described as a double-chin. Many adults have excess fatty tissue in the uppermost area of the neck. Some also have loose skin, a natural sign of aging. When the two exist together, they can become one big cosmetic concern. Historically, it has been necessary […]
