Do you have issues with adult acne? If so, you are not alone! I’ve compiled seven simple tips to help reduce your acne and clear up your skin. 1. Avoid Harsh Astringents – We tend to think that the solution to acne is to remove all the oil from our faces, right? Wrong! Using alcohol-based astringents may […]
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Posted on: Dec 20 2019
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By: editor
What’s good for us, and what’s bad? In this week’s blog, I thought I’d let you in on some of the bad. Here are some foods and treatments that I recommend you stay away from at all costs. Food: Vegetable Oils such as soybean oil, corn oil, and canola oil– These oils have high levels of […]
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Posted on: Dec 11 2019
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By: editor
Approximately 320 millions Americans are dealing with thinning hair or hair loss. Most people think this is a problem mainly for men, but that’s just not true. Millions of women find their hair has gotten thin, brittle, and even have patches of scalp without any hair at all. The good news is that you don’t […]
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Posted on: Nov 7 2019
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By: editor
There are a number of dangerous cosmetic procedures and treatments today. The good news is that there are safer options! This week I’ve compiled safer alternatives to potentially dangerous cosmetic procedures. 1. Breast augmentation with textured breast implants – Textured breast implants have been associated with a very rare type of cancer of the scar tissue surrounding […]
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Posted on: Nov 5 2019
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By: editor
Most plastic surgeons and dermatologists believe that retinoids are the most proven anti-aging creams today. Retinoids can be divided into prescription-strength tretinoin (aka Retin-A) or over-the-counter strength retinol. So which one do you choose? Tretinoin has been vigorously tested and scientifically confirmed to thicken the skin, increase collagen, reduce fine lines, lighten sun spots, and even […]
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Posted on: Oct 24 2019
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By: editor
There are a lot of fascinating and effective new things going on in holistic health and beauty today. Here are some of the most interesting for you to know about! 1. My Breast Friend – This is a new breast self-exam training model that teaches women to find even the smallest palpable lumps in their breasts. Especially […]
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Posted on: Oct 17 2019
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By: editor
What is the most exciting new treatment since non-invasive fat reduction? Emsculpt is a new, non-invasive option to thicken muscle, reduce fat, and even narrow a diastasis recti (the separation between the abdominal muscles many women get after having children). It utilizes electromagnetic energy to stimulate your muscles to contract 20,000 times in one 30 […]
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Posted on: Oct 14 2019
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By: editor
If you follow me on Instagram, you probably know that I’ve spent the last several days attending the annual meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons in sunny San Diego. I was invited to give two lectures this year and had the pleasure of re-connecting with many of my plastic surgery colleagues, including my […]
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Posted on: Sep 25 2019
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By: editor
I hate to say it, but summer is officially over. I am as sad as you are. Now that autumn is upon us, I thought I’d take some time this week to give you some tips on how to care for your skin now that the summer is over. 1. Sun spots? Combine IPL with […]
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Posted on: Sep 23 2019
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By: editor
How was your past week? I think this week I’ll take a break from giving health and cosmetic advice and instead tell you a little bit about what I’ve done recently. I’m actually writing this email at 12:11am riding first class (upgraded from coach – I never buy first class!) in a Delta plane 30,000 […]
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Posted on: Aug 30 2019
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By: editor