Skin aging and wrinkle formation are influenced by several factors including genetics, environmental exposure (UV radiation, xenobiotics, and mechanical stress), hormonal changes, and metabolic processes (generation of reactive chemical compounds such as activated...
Plastic surgery is often thought of as being for cosmetic purposes only. However it can also help patients in other ways. For example, rhinoplasty along with septoplastycan be used in order to correct breathing problems which many patients find themselves suffering...
Excess fat under the chin (submental) can be a common sign of being overweight, however, many people are genetically pre-disposed to having more fat in this area of their body, even if they are a healthy weight and exercise constantly. Unfortunately, this can have a...
After undergoing pregnancy and childbirth, you may be amazed by what your body was capable of achieving, but feeling less-than-thrilled about the indelible marks the process has left behind. In the struggle to bounce back from pregnancy, many moms find diet and...
Aging and childbirth can have an impact on the appearance and functionality of the vagina and can have a negative effect on your confidence and self-esteem. The labia and vagina can begin to sag and muscle tightness is depleted. This can cause incontinence and a lower...
As we grow older, the aging process starts to show and can be especially obvious around the eyes. Lower eyelid bags start to become visible, the upper eyelids become saggy and wrinkles begin to appear. If you have recently noticed signs of aging around your eyes and...
