What You Should Know About Excessive Sweating
Posted on 05. May, 2009 by Valerie.
While you may not be familiar with the term hyperhidrosis, it is likely you have heard of the disorder it refers to. In layman’s terms, hyperhidrosis is simply excessive sweating. Approximately 3% of the general population suffers from this condition, and many have never been told that treatment is possible.
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The Benefits of Botox
Posted on 03. May, 2009 by Valerie.
By now it is extremely likely that you have at least heard of Botox injections. All the rage among many starlets and even leading men as well as a significant number of housewives. Botox is a neurotoxin that is a byproduct of botulism, or food poisoning.
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What is a Gastric Balloon?
Posted on 01. May, 2009 by Valerie.
A gastric balloon is a very unique tool for helping treat obesity. Much like the name implies, a balloon is inserted into the stomach. While there are a few different balloons, the most popular one is a newer, air-filled balloon with fewer side effects that patients eventually stop noticing is even there. The balloon takes [...]
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How Mole Removal Works
Posted on 29. Apr, 2009 by Valerie.
While slightly different between practitioners, the general procedure for mole removal is rather uniform. In short, there are three methods of mole removal, shaving, excision, and laser removal. In almost all cases, moles will be biopsied prior to removal to ensure that the best removal method is chosen for the procedure. While a vast majority [...]
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Treating and Preventing Hair Loss
Posted on 27. Apr, 2009 by Valerie.
Hair loss is a common occurrence for many people. While typically associated with ageing, hair loss can occur for a number of reasons from medication to illness and even stress. Treating and preventing hair loss depends on the cause of the condition, but the next few paragraphs will help you better understand what you can [...]
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What is Blepharoplasty?
Posted on 23. Apr, 2009 by Valerie.
Blepharoplasty is, at its most basic, eyelid surgery. It is a surgical procedure that is designed to restructure and reshape the upper or lower eyelid by repositioning or removing excess tissue. In some cases, the muscles of the eyelid are also reinforced. This procedure is most commonly performed for cosmetic purposes, though it does have [...]
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When to Consider Breast Reduction Surgery
Posted on 21. Apr, 2009 by Valerie.
While breast implants are the most common breast surgery people think of, there are actually a significant number of breast reductions performed every day. Many women find that they develop significant problems over time from having large breasts. Many of these problems can be eliminated by having a simple breast reduction procedure.
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Busting Common Acne Myths
Posted on 18. Apr, 2009 by Valerie.
Let’s face it, there are a lot of strange myths out there surrounding acne. From rumors that acne is caused by sex to home remedies that may actually make acne worse, there is a lot of misinformation floating around in cyberspace and passing between generations. Here we will clear up some of those misconceptions and [...]
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Is Obesity Surgery Right For You?
Posted on 17. Apr, 2009 by Valerie.
These days, as obesity rates continue to increase people are looking for better ways to lose weight. Bariatric surgery or obesity surgery is becoming quite commonplace. While not right for everyone and certainly something that should only be considered when diet and exercise alone are not enough, obesity surgery certainly has a great number of [...]
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How a Rhinoplasty is Performed
Posted on 14. Apr, 2009 by Valerie.
There are a number of reasons why people seek to undergo a Rhinoplasty procedure. While in most cases the primary cause is cosmetic, such as repairing a nose misshapen from injury or changing the size and shape of a nose you feel is disproportionate to your face, there are medical reasons as well that can [...]
