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Bags Under Your Eyes? Here’s How To Treat Them

As time moves on, that sagging, loose skin under the eye becomes more pronounced. For many, this harsh reality greets them each morning no matter how rested they feel. So why do lines keep getting worse and what can fix those baggy-looking eyes? What Causes Bags Under Your Eyes? Why do under-eye bags gradually worsen over time? Believe it or not, it’s a matter of losing fat. As we age, our faces thin out. Early on in this process the fat disappears f...

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What You Need To Know About Juvederm & Restylane Treatments

When it comes to reducing the appearance of wrinkles, the terms Juvederm and Restylane always seem to be attached at the hip. Juvederm and Restylane are both cosmetic treatments used to reduce wrinkles, and can actually be considered competitors that deliver very similar results. Unfortunately, there are a lot of people offering these treatments who aren’t properly trained and educated, so it’s important to have a basic understanding before you exp...

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Painless Wrinkle Reduction with Pellevé

Pellevé is a non-surgical technique for skin tightening and wrinkle reduction. Pellevé uses radio frequency to painlessly treat deeper layers of the skin. Unlike other superficial treatments, Pellevé treatments go about two millimeters into the skin to rejuvenate collagen elastin fibers without damaging the top layer of the skin. Collagen elastin fibers support the skin and hold it onto the muscle. Over time, these fibers get stretched out and lo...

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Botox vs. Dysport: Similarities, Differences, and What to Expect

Most of us are familiar with the word “Botox,” but a similar product, Dysport, is another great option for reducing the appearance of wrinkles. When faced with the two options, many people have questions about the similarities and differences between these two products. Here’s what you can expect from a Botox or Dysport treatment. What are Botox and Dysport? Botox and Dysport are both used to reduce the appearance of lines or creas...

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What Everyone Over 30 Should Be Doing for Their Skin

Some people embrace turning 30 years old with a big party. Others pretend it never happened because they’re afraid to lose their youth. Whether or not you’ve decided to make 29 last as long as possible, there are things that start to change in our skin around the age of 30. Related: The Daily Anti-Aging Routine You Can Start Now First, people lose collagen. This can be the result of aging, but it can also be caused by prolonged sun exposure. Secon...

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Introduction to Injectable Fillers

Injectable fillers help restore volume in the skin, which can reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles that come with age. Injectable fillers have also been used to make thin lips fuller, correct acne scars, and make the areas under the eyes less dark or puffy. The most commonly used substance in injectable fillers is high-uronic acid. Produced naturally by the human body, high-uronic acid fills the space between cells. It attracts water and gives t...

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Do Anti-Aging Products Really Work?

Television and the internet are flooded with anti-aging products that promise to turn back the clock. They capitalize on the natural human desire to find the elusive Fountain of Youth. But how do you know which products are legitimate? Which ones have a great gimmick but little substance? More importantly, which anti-aging products actually work? What is an Anti-Aging Product and What Does it Do? An anti-aging product, as the name suggests, is designed...

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