Hyaluronic acid, abbreviated as HA, is a carbohydrate molecule that naturally occurs in the body. This acid primarily functions as a hydrator or lubricator for our joints, skin, and connective tissues. While hyaluronic acid is found in many areas of the body, nearly 50% of...
A facelift (rhytidectomy) is a surgical procedure that makes the face tighter and smoother by lifting up the facial skin and sagging tissues. In 2016, facelift procedures were among the top 5 most popular surgical treatments in the United States, with over 131,000 facelifts performed. (more…)
The rapid growth of non-surgical cosmetic procedures continued in 2017 when over 15.7 million minimally invasive procedures were performed in the United States (a 2% increase from 2016). The increase was primarily driven by injectable treatments like Botox and Juvederm. The popularity of these procedures is well deserved: both
As mentioned in our previous article about creating the perfect skincare regimen, people should pay close attention to ingredient labels when selecting their skincare products. There are currently thousands of beauty products on the market, many of which make unsubstantiated claims regarding their effectiveness. The best way for consumers...
Injectable treatments like Botox and dermal fillers have become incredibly popular as they have the ability to treat symptoms of facial aging without the pain and necessary recovery time of cosmetic surgery. Injectables, however, do sometimes come with one negative side effect: bruising (or swelling) around the injection site....
