Category Archives: Medical Spa

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How Chemical Peels May Help Prevent Cancer

More Americans have been diagnosed with skin cancer than any other form of cancer. In fact, one in five Americans will develop this disease during their lifetime. Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common type of skin cancer. Chemical peels have been helping patients improve common issues with their skin like poor texture, …

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What is Laser Scar Revision?

Scar revision is a cosmetic procedure that is designed to reduce the appearance of scars. It is important to note that this procedure is not designed to completely remove the appearance of scars. What it can do is minimize the appearance of the scarring. These may include keloid scars, hypertrophic scars, as well as other …

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Choosing the right practitioner

When you have made the very difficult and personal decision to have cosmetic surgery, how do you pick the person who you are going to trust to do your procedures? There are so many practitioners who advertise their services, promising eternal youth and beauty…. but are these promises realistic and who is the best person …

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The Newest Facial Rejuvenation Techniques, Beyond Juvederm, Botox and Other Popular Procedures

The telltale signs are often more visible on areas of the face than any other part of the body. The plastic surgery industry is continually expanding its selection of youth-enhancing procedures to include a wide variety of options for consumers eager for facial rejuvenation. “Twenty years ago, there was only one remedy for facial aging, …

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New FDA Sunscreen Regulations Take Effect Soon

The Food and Drug Administation has announced new FDA sunscreen regulations, just in time for summer. The new sunscreen label requirements will go into effect in summer 2012. Guilford, CT consumers can be prepared for these changes before they see the new labels on store shelves. According to Jill Lindstrom M.D., a dermatologist for the …

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Tumescent Liposuction, Fat Freezing, Botox Injections: Which Cosmetic Surgery is Right for You?

Deciding on the best cosmetic procedure for your needs can quickly move from passive browsing to painstaking research. Should you get a surgical facelift or tighten your skin with a laser? Is liposuction the answer, or would it be more effective to freeze your fat cells? These are the type of questions plaguing cosmetic surgery …

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