Allergan has introduced a new dermal filler, said to hydrate the skin while plumping it. Juvéderm Hydrate, which is made of Hyaluronic acid (HA), works like other fillers that are currently on the market with the added benefit of skin hydrating properties.
According to HealthDay News, a new study finds that older patients and people who are being treated for depression are most likely to be satisfied with the results of their facial plastic surgery. According to the researchers, people’s natural pessimism or optimism surprisingly had no effect on how pleased a patient will be with their surgical outcome.
A diet rich in fruits and vegetables, particularly 5 or more servings a days, has always come highly recommended as a way to replenish the body’s essential vitamins and nutrients. A new study finds that adding certain fruits and vegetables to your diet can work wonders for your complexion.
Contrary to popular belief, one’s weight may not be the most adequate measure of their health. A new study sponsored by the American Cancer Society confirms that waist size is the leading indicator for health risk. Body mass index (BMI), which is used to measure obesity, is most commonly used when assessing one’s health.
Facial trauma and bone loss often times results in difficulty chewing, swallowing, speaking or even breathing for patients. Facial reconstruction is not just important for cosmetic purposes, but for the overall function of a person’s face. Thanks to the University of Illinois and the Ohio State University Medical Center, facial reconstruction patients may soon have the option to have custom-made facial implants that are designed for both form and function.
Getting rid of wrinkles can surely make anyone happy. A recent study finds that Botox® gives patients a whole new reason to smile. The study, performed by the University of Wisconsin, found that by using Botox® to prevent the facial expression of negative emotions your brain is therefore tricked into thinking that those emotions don’t exist.
According to StyleList.com, a recent survey found that men are turned off by tattoos on women. The British survey reported that 47 percent of men interviewed were not attracted to female tattoos.
The use of stem cells in anti-aging treatments is still in its infancy due to controversy over human stem cell research. However, apple stem cell technology is becoming quite prevalent recently across the cosmetic industry. These aren’t your regular Granny Smith apple stem cells, either. Researchers have begun cultivating from a very rare Swiss apple tree that was cultivated over 300 hundred years ago for the long storage life of the fruit. But does this innovative beauty trend have proven benefits, or is it just a glorified fad?
