The real cost of plastic surgery: How to budget for procedures and maintain your results
It's time to get real. A lot of Americans are feeling squeezed by the economy right now, with rising costs on everything from groceries to gas. It can feel like you have a lot less disposable income to work with. Often, one of the few things that help keep people positive during an economic downturn is small luxuries like a new haircut, neuromodulators, high-end skincare or plastic surgery. Increasingly, these luxuries may feel out of reach.
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Noninvasive procedures that help you get your glow back
The groundhog's prediction last month that we were in for six extra weeks of winter may have had you feeling a little down. Pair that with the stress of the holiday season, a few extra wrinkles and the dry winter air, which can make your skin feel tight or itchy, and you may have a case of the winter blues.
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The future of skin: Top innovations in medical skincare
The term "medical-grade skincare" seems to pop up everywhere, from plastic surgery offices to social media and everywhere in between, but many patients still wonder what it actually means. Unlike traditional over-the-counter products, medical-grade skincare is formulated with higher concentrations of active ingredients and designed to penetrate deeper into the skin for more effective results.
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The most popular plastic surgery procedures by age
When you look at the most frequently performed plastic surgery procedures, according to the 2024 ASPS Plastic Surgery Statistics Report, there are standouts. Liposuction reigned supreme, followed by breast augmentation.
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Tackling sun damage and signs of aging on the hands and arms
Look at the back of your hands after a summer in the sun – or several. You may diligently slather your face in sunscreen to protect your delicate features, but in general, the backs of our hands get ignored and are among the first signs of aging and sun damage. So, what can you do to help reverse the signs of aging and prevent your hands or arms from giving away your age?