Media reports have appeared in the recent weeks regarding textured breast implants and an uncommon form of cancer called “breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma” (or BIA-ALCL). In July, as a result of concerns expressed by the FDA, one of the manufacturers of textured breast implants (Allergan) issued a voluntary recall of its Biocell textured…

Here in the northeast, we’re still looking at some dark, cold and probably snowy days ahead of us. The warm summer weather and those lovely sunny days seem pretty far away. But the sun is still there, doing its thing, even though you can’t see it or feel it as much. And although the idea…

Office filler injections are a very popular and common procedure used to plump up and shape the lips.  But what about fat?  Fat is the body’s own “natural filler” that is ideal for restoring or enhancing fullness, and creating more sensual shapes and profiles for the lips.  And most of us have at least a…

Extremely significant weight loss – 50, 60, or even 100 pounds or more – the health benefits are incredible.  But very commonly, these degrees of massive weight loss result in some very loose or even hanging folds of skin in a number of areas.  Typically, the backs of the arms, the chest/breasts, the abdomen (especially…

Non-surgical fat reduction – it’s a very real thing.  Although you won’t get as significant a reduction as you could obtain with liposuction, that’s the compromise for the benefits of eliminating the pain, recovery issues, expense, and risks of a surgical procedure.  Or are these issues “eliminated”?  You’ve heard about the extensively and heavily marketed…

The HydraFacial is a very sophisticated procedure, employing modern technology to perform hydradermabrasion – using pulsed water to naturally and gently purify, cleanse, and exfoliate the skin. Unlike dermabrasion (which is essentially a mechanical sanding of the skin) the HydraFacial causes minimal trauma to the skin although typically does an even better job. That means…

Who has the longest expected life span on earth? According to the WHO (World Health Organization): #1 – Women of Hong Kong – 87.3 years #2 – Women of Japan #3 – Women of Singapore   Throughout the world, the life expectancies of men are less than those of women in any given region. But for men: #1 – Men…

Do you still believe that chocolate leads to breakouts? Years of research have showed that there is no such connection, but we have lots of useful information on how nutrition really plays a big role in the look and feel of your skin. Acne: Avoid well known “triggers” such as grains, corn, peanuts, eggs, soy…

Each of us loses thousands of dead skin cells every day, amounting to some 1 – 1.5 pounds a year! That means that the average person will have shed a total of about 100 pounds of dead skin cells by the age of 70!