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You Don’t Have to Live With Permanent Makeup/Tattoo Regret
Permanent makeup was originally an alternative to eyeliner for women with physical restrictions. Now, it is cosmetically used to accentuate facial features, such as eyes, lips, cheeks, and eyebrows for anyone who doesn’t want to have to apply makeup everyday. Even locally, in San Diego, people turn to permanent makeup for their cosmetic needs. Unfortunately,
Maintaining Facial Beauty Over Time
There is no denying the impact that social media has on our selfie-obsessed culture. From retouched ad campaigns to meticulously crafted Instagram posts, this constant documentation of our looks has sparked a new set of beauty ideals, and people are now more critical about their facial appearance. Unfortunately, a selfie with bad lighting can show
How to Remove Skin Tags
A skin tag is a small, soft, flesh-colored growth that hangs off of the skin by a connecting stalk. This acquired benign skin growth typically appears as people age. Men and women are equally prone to developing skin tags. Also known as “cutaneous tags” or “acrochordons,” skin tags are not typically painful, just visual flaws
Know Your Injectables
Not all injectables are created equal. Sure, they are all administered through needles and effectively soften lines and rejuvenate your look. They are also complementary to each other but work in different ways. Thanks to magazine features and blogs, these not-so-secret, non-surgical facelifts aren’t really shrouded in mystery anymore, but there is still a lot
Everything You Need to Know about Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins that typically appear swollen and raised with a bluish-purple or red color. Veins may begin as just a cosmetic concern – they usually develop in the legs and can be seen through the skin, making those who have them very self-conscious. Over time, however, varicose veins may cause significant
Let’s Be Real(istic) When It Comes To Downtime & Recovery After Cosmetic Procedures
If you’re in your early 30s, in our “look at me” culture, you probably spend a lot of time staring into a mirror (or perhaps, taking countless selfies) and seeing yourself already slipping into an aging body that’s also packing on the pounds. It’s as if we’ve developed our own mentally constructed Snapchat filter that
2019 Guide to Botox
So, chances are if you’ve noticed wrinkles forming on your face and you went looking for solutions, Botox probably popped up on your Google search. And while Botox is an extremely effective wrinkle eraser, you may not know enough, or worse, have heard some myths, that make you hesitant in giving Botox a try. We’ve
Say Hello To Jeuveau
Hello, Jeuveau! A perfect greeting, not just because they rhyme (Jeuveau is pronounced as jū-vō), but it’s also a timely welcome to this “#NewTox On the Block.” That’s right. We now have a new weapon to add to our arsenal against wrinkles. So, what is this fancy-sounding new product? Aptly inspired by the French word
Benefits of Awake Liposuction
Over the years, medical research and the development of cutting-edge techniques and equipment have paved the way for reduced recovery time and optimal results for fat removal and body shaping. One technique, in particular, has become the gold standard in body contouring is awake liposuction, also known as tumescent liposuction/liposculpture. While it is still surgical,
Accentuate Your Back with Venus Dimples
Lower back dimples are indentations where your two pelvic bones connect. More commonly known as Venus dimples, they are considered an indicator of good circulation and good health. They’re also considered a sign of allure and beauty. Not everyone has natural Venus dimples, and they cannot be developed through exercise. If you’re lucky enough to
