Faces come in many different shapes, including round, oval, square, and heart. Your teeth literally help construct the shape of your face by determining the vertical spacing of your jaws. They also help create a visual impression of your face shape by their shape and size. Your smile makeover with porcelain veneers [...]
In mid-April 2002, the FDA approved BOTOX ® Cosmetic for the treatment of facial wrinkles. The initial applications were very focused: lines between the eyebrows (called glabellar lines). But BOTOX ® had been used off-label for cosmetic purposes for years and had developed many other applications, most of which are still not approved. Although this [...]
It’s already hard enough to make decisions about the risks and benefits of face lift surgery. Now comes a new study that claims to bring insight into the benefits of the surgery, but it’s set up so strangely that it seems intent on magnifying small differences to make them seem more important. [...]
Nobody likes it when they look older than they feel. And, with all of us living longer and feeling healthier than ever, it’s an unfortunate reality most of us will have to face. So it’s no wonder that new rejuvenating procedures are constantly appearing on TV. But before you go out and try one of [...]
If you are considering a neck lift, you may want to look into a nonsurgical facelift instead. While a neck lift can give good results, it requires surgery, which means prolonged healing, scarring, and the risks of surgical complications. But many of the goals of a neck lift can be [...]
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