Myths are as old as mankind. The original meaning of the word was that of a traditional story, passed on from generation to generation and often explaining superhuman feats. That could be why the meaning of the word has shifted to a belief that is widely held, but false. There are plenty of myths out […]
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Liposuction is a rising star of the aesthetic world. It’s no wonder. When you consider the increasing girth of the average American this makes sense, although liposuction is not a weight loss procedure. Still, just about everyone has pockets of unwanted fat that don’t respond to changes in diet and exercise regimen. That’s where liposuction
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Breast augmentation is a growing procedure. Beyond the bad pun, it continues to be a more and more popular cosmetic surgery, particularly in the U.S. When so many women are opting to augment their breasts, it could seem counterintuitive for someone to want to downsize her breasts. But for some women, their breasts become a
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Humans have been trying to peel away their dull, damaged skin for hundreds of years. It’s thought that Cleopatra was the first proponent of chemical peels for her famous visage. She was said to bathe in sour milk to take advantage of the lactic acid’s skin peeling/refreshing characteristics. Today, you won’t need a clothespin for
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Fractions may not have been your favorite thing in high school, but they could be when it comes to rejuvenating your skin. Dr. Lipton uses the Pixel laser to perform fractional skin resurfacing for his patients. Fractional resurfacing improves sun damage, acne scarring, and other skin problems. What is fractional resurfacing? Fractional skin resurfacing is
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While wrinkles are a common focus of facial aging, volume loss is probably more evident. If you wonder about this little revelation, take a look at photos of your parents at age 30 and age 60. While you may see some wrinkles, you probably really notice the sunken cheeks, drooping around the mouth, thinning lips,
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Our eyes have such a big role, both functionally and as part of the overall appearance of our face. Most people say they notice a person’s eyes first when meeting for the first time. And our eyes play a big role in showing our expressions. It’s too bad that they are surrounded by some of
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Removing unwanted hair is just like you’re living that Bill Murray movie Groundhog Day — you shave, pluck, wax, or use nasty creams, and then a few weeks later you get to do it all over again. And again. And again. Etc. But you could get rid of the hair permanently with laser hair removal at
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The decision to have breast augmentation isn’t one to take lightly, and it should be made only for you. Without a doubt, breast augmentation is a life-changing event. If you’re a woman who’s never felt her breasts were proportionate with the rest of your body, augmentation can give you a new confidence in your figure,
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Some women considering having a breast lift are concerned that that procedure will decrease their breast size. The goal of a breast lift with Dr. Lipton is to remedy sagging breasts by “lifting” the breasts back to their former, higher position on the chest. But because patients know a breast lift usually involves removing excess
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