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The ABCDE’s of Detecting Melanoma

Melanoma is the most aggressive type of skin cancer and can be deadly if not caught early.  Early detection and treatment reduces the chances skin cancer developing into Melanoma. Here are some helpful guidelines set by the American Cancer Society that can help in the early detection of skin cancer. These are called the “ABCDE’s of Melanoma” and each letter stands for an aspect of a mole, sore or spot that should be observed: A = Asymmetry. Does it have an irregular shape? B = Borders. Melanomas usually have irregular borders […]
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Microdermabrasion – Polish and Smooth Away Imperfections

During our daily routine, the skin is submitted to a lot of conditions and situations that have an impact on how healthy it is and how it looks. Some examples are sun exposure, air pollution, unhealthy diet, the stress of a busy routine or even just normal ageing. Because of this, cosmetic procedures such as facials are becoming more popular each day. Microdermabrasion is one of these procedures that are “in” lately and you probably heard of it at some point, but it is also very likely that you don’t […]
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Say Goodbye To Scars And Stretchmarks!

Our skin is very flexible, and that’s why it can support weight fluctuations as well as growth. However, when the skin stretches too much some pinkish lines can manifest. When the skin stretches past the breaking point, the collagen fibers start to break down and a whole inflammatory process starts to occur. This inflammation also causes micro bleeding and that’s why the red irregular lines start to form. When the inflammation starts to heal, the reddish lines will start to match your skin color. This means that red/pink stretch marks […]
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Dysport: Turn Back Aging Clock!

Doesn’t matter how you choose to live, life will give you wrinkles. Maybe you laughed too hard, cried too much or just had a huge mix of emotions. And before you decide to try to live an emotionless life, know that there is more to it: with age, it’s natural that the cells lose a bit of its capability of producing collagen and other proteins that promote elasticity. Without elasticity, the skin creates wrinkles. There are ways of postponing this: a healthy diet, using ageing creams or having cosmetic procedures […]
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Skin Cancer – 90% Curable If Caught Early!

Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the United States today. Millions of Americans are affected each year. There are three types of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Non-melanoma skin cancers, such as basal cell and squamous cell are not likely to spread and may require little more than minor surgery or topical treatment. Melanoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer and can spread through the body or bloodstream to other organs. Melanoma accounts for the majority […]
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Improve The Appearance Of Your Skin With A Refreshing Chemical Peel

Want to quickly peel away years of sun damage or natural aging? Then a chemical peel may be a quick and easy way to accomplish that goal. Chemical peels are a cosmetic technique used to improve the appearance of the skin on the face or neck. During a chemical peel a solution is applied to the skin that causes it to exfoliate and eventually peel off. The new, regenerated skin is usually smoother, younger and less wrinkled than the old skin. In addition to reducing wrinkles and fine lines, chemical peels can also be […]
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Have Tattoo Regret?

Tattoos are a great way of keeping eternizing a memory or maybe just keeping a nice drawing on you permanently. This technique of marking the skin is popular from tribes to the modern world, and it seems that its popularity only grows more and more. But, as much as you might enjoy your tattoo now, no one is immune to regret. Maybe you made a matching tattoo with someone you don’t get along with anymore, maybe it was the name of an ex-boyfriend, or maybe you just got sick of […]
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Reverse Signs of Aging With Restylane!

Aging is a natural part of our life which may take a toll on our skin especially on our face. Our skin loses firmness and elasticity as we age causing one of the most common skin problem – wrinkles. Facial aging is the result of both genetics and outside factors such as exposure to sun, stress and smoking. Fortunately, there are several treatments available to slow the aging process. Restylane is a clinically proven treatment that provides a fast and minimally invasive solution to smooth fine lines and wrinkles. Restylane […]
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Sun Damage, Acne or Scars? Then Photodynamic Therapy May Be For You!

Light is something that is part of everyone’s lives, but not many people know the many benefits that it has besides helping us see things in the dark. In fact, light can have several benefits in the field of dermatology and cosmetics. An example of it is the Photodynamic Therapy. The Photodynamic Therapy, also known as PTD or Blue Light Therapy, is a non-invasive therapy that uses photosensitizing molecules in combination with a light source that activates them. The combination of the light and the molecules destroy abnormal cells, leaving […]
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Discover the Benefits of Facials

If you search for spa services in general, you will see several types of facials. From simple masks and steam treatments to more complex services such as micro-needling, the options are almost infinite. But what are these facials everyone talks about? Facials is a generic name for skin treatments for the face. These facials can be used to prevent skin conditions as well as treat them, and can also refresh your skin when you feel like you need it, maintaining its healthy appearance. But one thing that is frequently questioned […]
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