Dermatology Articles
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Acne Scar Removal – Many Options, More Hope
While the acne of youth may go away, the scars do not. And the physical scars only reflect the emotional turmoil. Blights from years gone by may perpetually affect confidence. Acne scars are different from other scars. Acne affects the dermis, the layer of skin just beneath the surface, or epidermis......READ MORE
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Acupuncture – Healthy Qi, Pain Free
Traditional Chinese medicine has proven effective for thousands of years. It is only in the last several decades that Chinese medical practices are gaining popularity in the western world. Acupuncture...READ MORE
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Cosmetic Surgery – Defining Beauty
Aesthetic plastic surgery seeks to normalize, restore, or enhance physical appearance. It is sometimes done for medical reasons, but more often, cosmetic surgery is an attempt to mold the body into an ideal. Just about any part of the body can be lifted, filled, reduced, tucked, reshaped, augmented, tightened, or removed.....READ MORE
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Laser Hair Removal – The Road to Hair Free
Unwanted hair anywhere on the body can be safely removed by laser. In a matter of a few months, most people enjoy not having to shave anymore. Laser hair removal has been in use since the late 1990’s and is approved by the United States Federal Drug Administration. Laser treatmen.....READ MORE
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Liposuction – Get Rid of Pesky Fat Safely
Less fat, smooth skin and better shape are the promises of fat removal procedures. It is a cosmetic surgery with a thin line between success and failure. The complications and risks are many, but the results can be amazing. Fat cells only shrin.....READ MORE
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Medical Dermatology – Healthy, Happy Skin
Medical dermatology is concerned with the disease and disorder aspects of the skin rather than the cosmetic. Skin complaints such as acne, cysts, eczema, hair and nail disorders, and skin cancer (carcinoma and melanoma) are considered medical issues. Traditional treatments are improving all the time. Newer treatment.....READ MORE
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Mohs Surgery – 96-100% Curable Cancer
Skin cancers (carcinoma and melanoma), can be excised with great efficiency and cure rates using Mohs surgery. This procedure is a systematic sectioning method of examining and removing cancerous growths. A microscope is used to locate all cancer cells and ensure that they are all removed in one office appointment....READ MORE
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Neck Lift – Younger and Skinnier in a Few Hours
The neck is one of the first places to show aging. Weight loss may leave the skin of the neck sagging. Double chin, hanging jowls, and neck wrinkles (bands) may make a person look older and fatter. Neck lift cosmetic surgery could remedy these situations. Years and pounds can be immediately removed with a surgical procedure.....READ MORE
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Spider Veins – They Can Be Removed
Spider veins are small raised blood vessels that are visible through the skin. They can be red, blue, or purple and are usually found on the face or legs. They are caused by many factors, most notably heredity. Other factors predispose people to vein problems. People who do a lot of standing on the job like nurses.....READ MORE
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Zerona – Non-Invasive Liposuction
Zerona is a low-level, non-invasive cold laser alternative to liposuction. It does not remove fat cells, but emulsifies the fat tissue and releases it into the space between tissues. Released fat is then absorbed by the lymphatic system and passed out of the body through normal detoxification processes......READ MORE
