As a teen, you couldn’t wait to grow up so you could get rid of your blasted acne. You were eager for zits, pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads to be a thing of the past. But here it is, years or decades later, and you’re still battling the negative aesthetic effects...
Your submental fullness (more commonly known as a double chin) took a long time to develop. If it’s a hereditary feature, you could even say it’s taken you a lifetime. Even if you lose weight, your double chin might persist. Submental fullness often falls into the category of exercise-resistant fat...
The good news is that you’re living in a time when effective and safe anti-aging treatments abound. The bad news is that it’s sometimes confusing to determine which treatments are the ones you need right now. You’ve heard about Botox since your face was smooth and unlined. Now that you’re...
If you suffer from chronic sinusitis and conservative treatment hasn’t worked, you might be advised to have sinus surgery to alleviate the problem. But there’s good news — conventional surgery isn’t the only option. If you find yourself facing the prospect of invasive, expensive sinus surgery, balloon sinuplasty could be...
You’ve put in the hard work at the gym and cleaned up your diet. After reaching your weight loss goals, it isn’t uncommon to find that you still have pesky pockets of unwanted fat. Even if you hit the gym harder than usual, these bulges may continue to linger because...
Everyone’s goal is to look and feel their best, but sometimes even proper diet and exercise can’t get rid of stubborn pockets of fat and loose skin. Such is often the case with what many deem the dreaded “turkey neck.” Excess fat and loose skin under the chin can make...
Botox and related botulinum toxin A preparations are by far the most common minimally invasive cosmetic procedures performed today. Nearly seven million Americans take advantage of this anti-aging treatment to smooth away the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for a vibrant more youthful appearance. For adults who want to...
When creases and wrinkles appear on your face as you age, they settle in to stay, offering no signs of retreating. Fortunately, Dr. Saul M. Modlin, a well-known aesthetic specialist in Garden City, New York, expertly administers dermal fillers where you need them most so you can look like a...
Has acid reflux taken the joy out of eating? If so, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that about half of Americans had heartburn in the past week.Unlike many health problems, acid reflux can usually be prevented by changing your diet and other habits.What is acid reflux?Before we talk about preventing...
The importance of effective sleep can’t be underestimated. Fully one-third of the human condition involves the recovery period that sleep grants. Nearly everyone is familiar with the inconvenience of an occasional poor night’s sleep. Over 18 million Americans, however, may suffer from a chronic sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnea.When...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 50 million people in the United States suffer from allergies. That’s about 30 percent of adults and 40 percent of children. While those numbers include food allergies, a sizable portion respond to pollen and other springtime allergy triggers (allergens) with constant...
Although the temperature’s low and your winter coat is still out, it’s time to start thinking about bathing suit season because summer’s just around the corner. Instead of hiding behind cover-ups and beach dresses this season, find a way to get rid of those unwanted bulges and show off your...
Men and women alike detest wearing a double chin. And with good reason. It’s an imperfection that some are plagued with early in life, while for others it’s a sign of aging. Fortunately, no longer are the only remedies turtlenecks or surgery. Thanks to advances in aesthetic technology, you can...