On March 21, 2017, the U.S. FDA made a safety announcement about a link between textured breast implants and a very rare form of cancer: anaplastic large-cell lymphoma. In the announcement, the FDA called the […]
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Everyone knows the platelets in our blood are the clotting mechanism that close a wound. But most of us don’t think of them much beyond that. But our blood platelets have a little secret — […]
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Noses are like annoying relatives — everyone’s got one. Unfortunately, many people don’t like the nose they see in the mirror every morning. It could be too large or too wide. Maybe it has a […]
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Having overly large breasts can be a literal pain. Their weight can cause neck and back pain. Their size can lead to avoiding social situations. And while many women today are opting for larger breasts […]
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We’re mammals, and as such we’re covered with hair. It’s ironic in a way that many people have lots of hair that they don’t want. Today men are using laser hair removal to get rid […]
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Our hands have certain disadvantages when it comes to aging. First, the skin is quite thin, and it thins more with age. Second, the tendons and veins remain the same height while the skin and […]
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Getting older has its pluses. You’re way better at crossword puzzles at 60 than you were at 30. Your short game on the golf course is likely better now than it was when you simply […]
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If your facial skin is beginning to show the signs of aging, primarily sagging, drooping and horizontal creases, a facelift may be just the procedure you need to restore a more youthful appearance. Many adults […]
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A weak chin can make your face seem undefined and fleshy. Your chin can also be out of proportion with the rest of your face. It may seem too small or maybe overly pointy. Whatever […]
Read MoreIn the aesthetic world, Botox is the undisputed king in both numbers and awareness. Ever since the FDA approved Botox in 2002 for aesthetic use on the upper third of the face, Botox injections have […]
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