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Making The Decision To Try Home Microdermabrasion

Posted 07 Apr 2008 — by admin
Category Health and Fitness

Do you have fine lines or small acne scars that you would like to see eliminated from your face? Have you considered microdermabrasion? Microdermabrasion is a safe and effective skin treatment that involves a deep exfoliation of the top layer of the skin to speed up the skin's own renewal process. Many people experience great results. In the early days, the only way to experience microdermabrasion was to visit a salon with a professional on staff who specialized in the treatment. Nowadays, a lot of people are overwhelmed and stressed and have only a limited amount of "extra" time. Finding time in a busy schedule to visit a salon may prove challenging. For those people who are in this situation or similar and want to improve the condition of their skin, a home microdermabrasion kit may be the answer.

What Is Dermabrasion?

Posted 22 Mar 2008 — by admin
Category Health and Fitness

Some facts about dermabrasion you should be aware of.

Whenever you hear the term dermabrasion, you may be at a lost for what that may mean. So today we are going to cover what dermabrasion is. On top of that, we are going to cover reasons why people may choose to use dermabrasion and how it can help you. In the end, you will see that dermabrasion is something that can be used to help a lot of people. For some, it's the answer to a problem that they could have had for a very long time. So first things first, what is dermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion Treatments – Frequently Asked Questions

Posted 06 Mar 2008 — by admin
Category Health and Fitness

The Internet's Best Info About Microdermabrasion

Before undergoing microdermabrasion treatments, many people have a variety of questions which they are seeking an answer for. In this article, I will touch upon some of the most frequently asked questions, as well as provide you with in-depth answers to help you better decide if this treatment or procedure is right for you.

What are Microdermabrasion treatments?

It is a procedure where the top layer of your skin is removed usually by aluminum oxide crystals. The top layer of your skin contains all of it is skin cells and by removing them, not only will you clear up your complexion but you also stimulate the growth of new cells to be produced more rapidly.

Hyaluronic Acid Vs. Collagen - A Growing Debate

Posted 04 Mar 2008 — by admin
Category Health and Fitness

The debate continues as to whether Hyaluronic acid or collagen is the best option for facial injections. However, research shows that Hyaluronic acid is rapidly becoming the facial injection of choice.
Hyaluronic acid facial injection, Restylane, is one of only two FDA approved injections for the treatment of facial wrinkles around the nose and mouth. The other two are the collagen injection for correcting soft tissue deficiencies such as wrinkles and acne scars and botulinum toxin (Botox) for treating frown lines between the eyebrows. However, in a pivotal clinical study of Hyaluronic acid, results indicated that Hyaluronic acid is a safer and more effective option than collagen.


Laser Skin Resurfacing Review

Posted 03 Mar 2008 — by admin
Category Health and Fitness

Are you confused by all the different options you hear about
making your skin look younger? Laser Skin Resurfacing is the most effective non
surgical approach to achieve drastic results. Few laser technologies and
techniques belong to this category. This paper will help you understand the
different Laser Resurfacing options and determine what option fits you best.

Skin Resurfacing - Introduction   

Longer Lasting Alternative To Facials And Microdermabrasions

Posted 03 Feb 2008 — by admin
Category Health and Fitness

The introduction of fractionated laser technology now offers a treatment option which treats uneven pigmentation, lines, wrinkles, acne scars, and loose skin with results that last up 5 to 10 years.

In a recent ASAPS (American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery) study, chemical peels and microdermabrasions were among the most popular non-surgical cosmetic enhancement procedures. Unfortunately, these procedures must be repeated several times a year to maintain their results. Chemical peels will help even skin pigmentation and improve the texture of the skin. Microdermabrasions remove the outer most layer of dead cells, which with multiple treatments reduces lentigenes or brown spots and makes the skin appear refreshed. However, even when combined, chemical peels and microdermabrasions simply cannot effectively treat lines, wrinkles, acne scars, and loose skin.

Best Homemade Facial Recipes

Posted 06 Dec 2007 — by admin
Category Health and Fitness

Regular facial treatments can improve skin texture, tone and overall appearance. A facial is a cosmetic treatment of the face, commonly involving a variety of skin treatments, grooming steps and deep cleansing of the face by various means including: steam, exfoliation, extraction, creams, lotions, masks, peels, and massage.

As we age facial muscles weaken, and skin begins to sag. But just as gym workouts can promote the body's youthful strength and suppleness, facial exercise - based on the same principles of dynamic resistance - can strengthen facial muscles.

FDA Approves New Product For Facial Wrinkles

Posted 21 Nov 2007 — by admin
Category Health and Fitness

Studies conducted by the manufacturer showed that the device, Restylane, is safe and effective for filling moderate to severe wrinkles around the nose and mouth. Most patients needed one injection to get optimal correction; about one-third of patients needed more than one injection to get a satisfactory result. The effect lasted about six months.

Restylane is made with hyaluronic acid. Two other injectable products are approved by FDA for treating wrinkles. Collagen injections are approved for correcting soft tissue deficiencies such as wrinkles and acne scars, and botulinum toxin is approved for treating frown lines between the eyebrows. Other treatments for wrinkles include topical creams, chemical peels and laser and electro-surgical resurfacing.

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